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Texas is known for fiercely promoting its oil and gas industries, but it’s also the No. 2 renewable energy producer in the country after California. In fact, more than a quarter of all the wind power produced in the United States in 2021 was generated in Texas.

outh Dakota's weather is not as dry as 2021 but some crops are still lagging behind last year’s average, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Denver’s rental vacancy rate remains low compared to the national average as rents continue to increase.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has reportedly fired several DF-15B ballistic missiles into the seas around Taiwan as part of large scale military drills announced in response to the visit this week by the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.

Backers of a bill now in the U.S. Senate contended it will address rising health care costs and could provide Americans with some relief.

Two vaccines are currently approved in the U.S. that can provide protection against monkeypox.

Colorado Republicans Thursday accused Democratic Governor Jared Polis of violating campaign finance rules by using taxpayer dollars to send letters out along with refund checks that they argue promote his re-election campaign. 

The Biden administration Thursday declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency nationwide.

Breakfast

• August 11: Pancake on a Stick, Fruit Cup, Milk
• August 12: Bagel Sandwich, Applesauce Cup, Milk

Lunch

• August 11: Turkey & Swiss Wrap, Green Beans, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk
• August 12: Cheeseburgers, Pasta Salad, Mandurian Oranges, Milk