🌱 CS War Hero Announces Bid + Affordable Housing On The Way

Colorado Springs CO

27 January, 2022

2:20 PM

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Hey, Colorado Springs! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in Colorado Springs. First, today's weather: Sunny and milder. High: 47 Low: 26. Here are the top stories today in Colorado Springs: Former airman and Colorado Springs war hero announces his bid for Colorado House of Representatives. Retired Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro has decided to run for office in pursuit of something that is close to his heart: better support for fellow veterans and people with disabilities. Del Toro himself suffered catastrophic injuries to his body during a 2005 deployment to Afghanistan and decided to reenlist afterwards despite his 100% disability status. (KKTV 11 News) The Hotel Eleganté hotel in Colorado Springs is set to be converted into affordable housing. The 496-room hotel is among the largest in Colorado, and will soon affordable housing for entry-level workers adding a significant number of apartment units to Colorado Springs. (Mile High CRE) Colorado Springs students at Doherty High School in District 11 go remote temporarily due to a staff shortage. As COVID continues to spread, the already understaffed high school has been forced to go fully online this week as teachers and personnel deal with the sickness. Administrators at the school's concerns and frustrations reflect the current nationwide shortage of teachers. (KKTV 11 News) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Colorado Springs: 2022 Breakfast and Business Cards at the UCCS Downtown (7:30 AM) Teen Movie Night at Security Public Library (5:30 PM) From my notebook: All library locations across El Paso County, including mobile library services, will have masks available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit of five masks per person while supplies last. (Facebook)Due to the inclement weather, the Colorado Springs Police Department is now on accident alert status. Learn more about accident alerts here. (Facebook)It is critical that you know if you live in the Colorado Springs Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Click on the Wildfire Risk Map and find out if your home or business is located in the WUI. (Facebook) Loving the Colorado Springs Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. — Erica Zenn About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.