GOLDEN, Colorado, Dec. 4 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Copan testifies before U.S. House committee on mineral and mining innovation By Andrew Lattanner Washington, D.C. -- Dr. Walt Copan, Vice President for Research & Technology Transfer at Colorado School of Mines, testified today before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, underscoring the urgent need for U.S. leadership in mining innovation, advanced mineral processing, and  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $24,403 grant to Castell VFD for new water supply to fight fires New 31,000-gallon water storage tank will strengthen fire protection for Castell area, surrounding counties * LLANO COUNTY, Texas - The Castell Volunteer Fire Department soon will install a new 31,000-gallon water storage tank to provide water for use in fighting fires, thanks to a $24,403 grant from  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * LCRA, City of Llano award $25,000 grant to Llano Volunteer Fire Department New Jaws of Life tools will make rescues faster, safer * LLANO, Texas - The Llano Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase new battery-operated Jaws of Life extrication tools, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Llano. The community grant, along with $  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * LCRA, PEC award $15,952 grant for new accessible restrooms at two Cottonwood Shores parks Upgrades on the way for Aspen, Noah Thompson parks * COTTONWOOD SHORES, Texas - The City of Cottonwood Shores soon will be able to count new restroom facilities as amenities at two popular community parks, thanks to a $15,952 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales E  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * LCRA, PEC award $23,370 grant to build a lighted pier at Lakeview Park on Lake LBJ New pier in Granite Shoals will create a free, safe spot to fish * GRANITE SHOALS, Texas - The City of Granite Shoals soon will build a lighted fishing pier at Lakeview Park on Lake LBJ, thanks to a $23,370 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. The   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to Hoover Valley Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services New system to refill air packs at local fire station will enhance firefighter safety, emergency readiness * BURNET COUNTY, Texas - Hoover Valley Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services soon will purchase and install specialized equipment to refill firefighter air packs at its main station, than  more

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 4 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following statement on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold on DOJ Request for Sensitive Voter Information The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has contacted the Colorado Secretary of State's Office seeking for the state to enter an agreement to share sensitive, unredacted voter information. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has issued the following statement: "We will not comply wit  more