Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.
Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money thatβs difficult to trace.
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What to know as cryptocurrency scams rise in Texas
From investment fraud to sophisticated schemes involving hard-to-trace digital currency, Texans lost more than $1 billion to crypto scams in 2025.
Read full article β10 Colorado drinks to toast 150 years of state history
Coloradoβs drinks are mixed and special to the Rockies. Here are some of those libations as we celebrate 150 years of state history.
Read full article βBoulder County commissioners back off plan to limit mountain bike access at parks around Lyons
Mountain bikers rallied in opposition to the βalternating useβ proposal that would have prohibited bikes on certain days on some trails at Heil Valley Ranch…
Read full article βWildfires burning across Colorado are forcing ranchers to triage their herds
Staying ahead of the flames is another added stress to an already taxed industry where ranchers have a variety of forces pushing against them
Read full article βMonsoon rains are on the horizon, experts say. Will they arrive soon enough to dampen fire risk?
As large fires burn across Colorado, experts are keeping an eye on the skies for signs of relief. Monsoons are in the forecast for July,…
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Heap prevails at Arizona Supreme Court as justices reject Maricopa supervisorsβ election duty grab
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap in the ongoing fight between him and the county board of supervisors…
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Aspen Acres fire leads to a sad (and growing) number of GoFundMe fundraisers
So far the fire has destroyed at least 263 homes in Custer and Pueblo counties. The post Aspen Acres fire leads to a sad (and…
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TribCast: Whatβs the mood among Texas Democrats ahead of November?
Inside the Texas Democratsβ convention in a hopeful year for the party.
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Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products
THCβs effects on issues ranging from homelessness to mental health were examined at Tuesdayβs meeting with the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.
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ICE fatally shoots man in Houston after he allegedly tried to run over agent
Federal officials said the man was stopped as part of a targeted enforcement operation. An ICE agent fired on the migrant in self-defense, according to…
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Cafe Calendar: Woody Creek Distillers at Mizuna, French Fest and more
Just-dropped tickets include a Jose Avila mezcal pairing dinner, a legendary Italian winemaker visit and a Thai chef collab. The post Cafe Calendar: Woody Creek…
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New ruling against mandatory detention is another blow to Trump immigration policy
A new appeals court ruling is another blow to the Trump administrationβs mandatory detention policy that threatens millions of immigrants with unlimited incarceration without bond…
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Colorado Black Arts Festival celebrates 40 years in Denver
The executive director discusses the free Colorado Black Arts Festival in City Park on July 10-12 and teases plans for year-round programming. The post Colorado…
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Artificial resurrection: CU study used AI to chat with dead loved ones, to surprising results
βWe originally thought it might feel very 'Black Mirror' creepy to people and make them uncomfortable." The post Artificial resurrection: CU study used AI to…
Read full article βInside Houstonβs 1970 School Strike
Editorβs Note: Lupe Mendez, poetry editor of the Texas Observer, is author of the new book We Exist in the Whisper: Huelga School Verses (Arte…
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Mayes settles voucher lawsuit that challenged documentation requirementsΒ
Parents who purchase supplementary educational materials through Arizonaβs K-12 school voucher program donβt have to prove that those materials were necessary for a specific curriculum…
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City-funded arts projects have Denver on the rise, but some plans are crashing down
DDA-backed Denver Immersive Repertory Theater has exited the stage before it even got a chance to open. The post City-funded arts projects have Denver on…
Read full article β3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West
Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson were remembered as courageous public servants
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Brooke Shields continues her Casa Bonita crusade with nationwide press push
National media picks up on a surprise visit the actress paid to the restaurant back in March. The post Brooke Shields continues her Casa Bonita…
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