South Metro Fire Rescue voters approve tax hike to maintain staffing, services

DENVER (KDVR) — Voters across one of metro Denver’s largest fire districts have approved a property tax increase to help maintain emergency response levels and fund facility improvements. According to unofficial election results, just over 56% of voters supported Ballot Issue 7A, which raises property taxes for the South Metro Fire Rescue District effective January … Read more

Despite loss of 'heart of Nederland,' residents rally to maintain the town's soul

NEDERLAND, Colo. (KDVR) – Tonight residents of Holland are deeply saddened by the loss of an integral part of the city and, for many, their way of life. Caribou Village Shopping Center has been home to a handful of Holland’s businesses, with some saying it was perhaps the most frequented part of town among locals … Read more

Abbott calls second special session after Texas Democrats maintain quorum break

NexStar – at the sixth consecutive time, the Texas house failed to reach the old quorum required of 100 members to overcome work on Friday morning, where five members fell as Democratic lawmakers were outside the state to prevent plans to re -divide Republicans. According to their speech, the Republican leadership officially ended the first … Read more