AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $45,440 grant for upgrades at Veterans, Simmang Northwest parks New lights, AC and more in store for restrooms at popular Giddings parks * GIDDINGS, Texas - The City of Giddings soon will begin renovations to upgrade and make the restroom facilities at Veterans and Simmang Northwest parks more accessible, thanks to a $45,440 grant from the Lower Colorado River Aut  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-Op award $17,478 grant to Round Top Family Library for outdoor classroom ADA-compliant space will expand inclusive learning, wellness and community programs at library annex * ROUND TOP, Texas - The Round Top Family Library soon will build an ADA-accessible deck and outdoor classroom space at its community center annex, thanks to a $17,478 grant f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $24,500 grant to South Lee County VFD Specialized truck will be more reliable, enable firefighters to cross rugged terrain more quickly * LEE COUNTY, Texas - The South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase a 6x6 semi-tractor truck to provide a more reliable way for firefighters to access difficult terrain and respond to   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * LCRA, City of Brenham award $25,000 grant for new thermal imaging cameras to help in fighting fires New technology for Brenham Fire Department will improve firefighter safety, emergency response capabilities * BRENHAM, Texas - The Brenham Fire Department soon will purchase six new thermal imaging cameras to enhance the department's emergency response capabilities and help fir  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: House Republicans Face "Buzzsaw of Criticism" From Constituents Over GOP Tax Scam Vulnerable House Republicans are on the run after voting to advance massive cuts to Medicaid and food assistance, and stymying job creation across the country. For the very few who have appeared in front of their constituents in a desperate attempt to defend their vote, they've been confronted wi  more

AURORA, Colorado, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * A Genetic Variation May Explain Why Some Children Exposed to Diabetes in Utero become Obese and Others Don't CU Anschutz study identifies a genetic variety or polymorphism that may hold the answer By David Kelly Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero with a specific variation of a common gene are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese during c  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 31 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Architecture Assistant Professor Alex Yueyan Li's Firm Wins The League Prize for Young Architects + Designers In higher education, the architecture discipline blends professional practice, experiential learning, and textbook and classroom instruction. This approach creates an environment where students gain practical, firsthand knowledge they carry into their careers. To support this, faculty include profe  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Yadira Caraveo, Manny Rutinel, and Shannon Bird Enable Dangerous Sanctuary Cities A new report reveals that 15 cities and 41 counties in Colorado, nearly a third of the state, are obstructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). For years, ICE has warned that sanctuary jurisdictions create a " public safety threat." Yet, Colorado Democrats like Yadira Caraveo, Manny Rutinel, and Sh  more