AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $15,916 grant to Merkel VFD for much-needed emergency equipment New gear will help firefighters stabilize vehicles, rescue people trapped after traffic accidents * MERKEL, Texas - The Merkel Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase equipment to help firefighters quickly and safely extract people from vehicles after wrecks, thanks to a $15,916 grant from the   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $21,158 grant to add public restrooms at Lawn City Park Modern, ADA-compliant facilities will make park more welcoming * LAWN, Texas - The City of Lawn soon will purchase and install two prefabricated restroom units and a new septic system at Lawn City Park, thanks to a $21,158 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The community grant, along with $5,50  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $23,100 grant to help restore historic Bronte Depot to mint condition Grant will help Coke County Historical Commission open a local museum in historic landmark * BRONTE, Texas - The Coke County Historical Commission soon will repair and restore the historic Bronte Depot as it works toward opening a small museum to preserve Bronte's past, thanks to a $23,100 gra  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $50,000 grant for inclusive playground at Eastland City Park New all-abilities play equipment creates a welcoming space for families * EASTLAND, Texas - The Eastland Lions Club has purchased and installed new all-abilities play equipment at Eastland City Park, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The community grant, along with $12  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 21 -- The Colorado Department of State issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Statewide Bipartisan Post-Election Audit Complete The Department of State today announced that the 2025 statewide post-election Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) has been completed. The 2025 audit has confirmed that Coloradans' ballots were counted accurately and that voting equipment worked as it should have. "Colorado's bipartisan risk-limiting audit is complete and has confirmed  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 21 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * University Technical Assistance Program Offers Unparalleled Support to Colorado Communities The University Technical Assistance Program (UTAP) at CU Denver stands as one of the few university-led design centers in the U.S. that offers dedicated support to rural communities. Through its ongoing partnership with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), UTAP connects towns across the state with techn  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Nov. 21 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural Future Educator Conference brings together campus and community In a packed Berger Hall buzzing with energy, the inaugural Future Educator Conference became one of those days when you can actually feel a community coming together. The morning kicked off with a welcome that immediately set the tone-hopeful, energized and unapologetically student-centered, followed by a keynote f  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 21 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Lynx Learning Community: The Place of Food Living on campus for the first time can be challenging. Students leave behind the familiarity of their home, interact with new people, test their study skills, and face new routines and schedules. To help ease that transition, CU Denver offers Lynx Learning Communities (LLCs), designed to support students while encouraging them to forge lasting connections with t  more