🌱 Tejon St. Reopens After Gas Line Hit + UCCS STEM Outreach Program

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 53 Low: 37.

Here are the top 3 stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. Tejon Street has reopened after crews hit a gas line Monday afternoon, prompting a temporary closure of the roadway. Northbound Tejon Street downtown was closed for several hours following the accident and finally reopened around 5:00 p.m. According to Colorado Springs Utilities, the gas line was hit by crews but did not cause an actual gas leak. (KKTV)
2. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is offering a new free STEM program to minority students. From Jul. 18-20, 24 high school students will participate in collegiate-level labs in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and human anatomy as part of the UCCS STEM Outreach Program. The deadline to apply for the program is May 28. (KOAA News 5)
3. A teenager from Colorado Springs was named Youth of the Year by the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of the Pikes Peak Region. 16-year-old Haylie Clayburn is currently a sophomore at Palmer High School and has been involved with the club's programs since she was in kindergarten. Competitors for the coveted title participated in a rigorous selection process that required them to write three essays, acquire two letters of recommendation, and give a three-minute speech in front of a group of local leaders. (Colorado Springs Gazette)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Volunteer Information Session At CASA Of The Pikes Peak Region (12:00 PM)
• Einstein Retirement Workshop At Library 21c (3:00 PM)
• Paws To Read At East Library And Information Center (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a summer camp for your child? Register them for the one-week immersive history experience at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Week-long camps cost $150, and scholarships are available. (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC recently helped Cultivate Studios, 100% Chiropractic, and Toastique celebrate grand openings! Have you had a chance yet to stop by these new local businesses? (Facebook)
• A reminder that Colorado Springs is still on Burn Restriction. Click the link for details about what is and is not allowed during the Colorado Springs Burn Restriction Order. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.