BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 14 -- Boulder County issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: In recognition of both consistent professionalism and leadership, Boulder County Assessor Cynthia Braddock has been named the 2024 Colorado Assessor of the Year by the Colorado Assessors' Association. Braddock was commended by her peers for her steadfast service in many different roles and for setting a high standard for all who work to serve the public. The award, voted on by association members f more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Governor Polis, the Outdoor Equity Grant Board and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the recipients of $3 million in Outdoor Equity Grants. These grants, funded through the Colorado Lottery, support organizations that break down barriers to Colorado's outdoors and create inclusive opportunities for youth and families to take part in education, conservation and job training op more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 13 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division is starting public meetings focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. These landfills are significant sources of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Addressing emissions from municipal solid waste landfills will help Colorado achieve its ambitious climate goals more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, Dec. 14 (TNSadm) -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: In an effort to expand access and boost enrollment, Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) will offer a tuition rate equal to the university's in-state rate to new students in bordering states and California, Nevada, and Texas as well as five countries, marking one of the institution's most ambitious recruitment initiatives to date. Reduced Tuition Rate The Regional In-State more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New smoke detection system, automated external defibrillators move historic venue one step closer to reopening * * * COLUMBUS, Texas - The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust soon will install a smoke detection system and purchase automated external defibrillators as part of ongoing renovations to the Stafford Opera House, thanks to an $11,437 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New breathing equipment will help protect firefighters responding to emergencies * * * COLORADO COUNTY, Texas - The Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department is upgrading and adding new breathing equipment to its fleet of essential rescue gear, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, combined with $21,232 in matching  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Funding will support first responders, civic centers and dozens of other projects across LCRA's service area * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded $890,973 in grants to support community projects across LCRA's wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The Community Development Partnership Program grants will help fund 37 projects, including a new emergenc more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Window treatment, drainage improvements will help preserve cultural venue housed in historic post office * * * BRENHAM, Texas - The Brenham Heritage Museum soon will install new window shades, tinting and drainage spouts to improve energy efficiency and protect the museum's valuable collections and historic structure it calls home, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Auth more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New lighting system will enhance performances, community events * * * BRENHAM, Texas - The Brenham High School Theater soon will replace its 25-year-old lighting system with more modern, dynamic lighting for its performances and community events hosted in the space, thanks to a $4,896 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Brenham. The Community Development Partnershi more PR