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Hello Denver! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did a driverless car roll into a Denver farmers market?
  • How a rookie's first TD sparked the Broncos' late comeback
  • Meet the stunt horse thrilling Broncos fans on the jumbotron

Also on today's calendar: Keynote Lecture and Architecture book signing! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waymo passes barricades, enters Denver farmers market (9news.com) — A driverless Waymo car unexpectedly entered the South Pearl Street Farmers Market in Denver while vendors were setting up, forcing workers to scramble to guide it out. Staff describe the incident as chaotic and unnerving, especially since it's the second Waymo mishap at a Denver farmers market this summer. Officials are still waiting for answers from Waymo about how it bypassed barricades.
   

2. Jonah Coleman's first NFL TD lifts Broncos over Jaguars (statenews.net) — Denver fans saw the Broncos storm back at home as Jonah Coleman's first NFL touchdown capped a huge fourth quarter in a 20–13 win over Jacksonville. Bo Nix threw for 288 yards, while Jaylen Waddle rebounded from a quiet Denver debut with 137 receiving yards. The defense sealed it by turning a late interception into the game-tying score.
   

3. 'Stunt horse deluxe': Meet the northern Colorado horse you may have seen on the Broncos' jumbotron (denver7.com) — A northern Colorado stunt horse named Piper has become a familiar sight for Denver Broncos fans, appearing in dramatic promos on the Empower Field jumbotron and even galloping through downtown Denver. Trained to rear on command and handle pyrotechnics and airplanes, she's turned a Fort Collins family's quiet farm life into a high-profile partnership with the team and a popular social media presence.
   

4. 2026 Volume 18 Five Tips for How to Leverage Your ISACA Network (isaca.org) — Denver-area ISACA members get specific shoutouts in this piece on making your professional network truly work for you. Leaders, including the ISACA Denver Chapter's executive vice president, share practical tips on volunteering, showing up consistently at events, and leading with generosity. Their advice highlights how active contribution in the Denver chapter can turn casual contacts into real career opportunities.
   

5. This Crucial Program Could End the Teacher Housing Crisis: CHFA Schools To Home vs. Traditional Loans (theedadvocate.org) — Colorado public school employees in Denver now have access to the new CHFA Schools To Home program, which offers fixed-rate mortgages plus substantial down payment and closing cost assistance. The initiative aims to ease the housing squeeze in metro areas like Denver, helping teachers and support staff buy homes where they work and improving retention. It also compares this option with traditional mortgage products so you can gauge what fits your situation.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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