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Front Range rail tax is winning, and the plan includes Colorado Springs service

If you've wondered when a train might run from the Springs to Denver, here's where it stands. Ballot Issue 7A, a 0.

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Early returns put the rail tax ahead 56.14% to 43.86%

Early returns as of 8 p.m. Tuesday

Ballot Issue 7A rail sales tax

Yes385,32756.1%
No301,01843.9%

Source: BizWest

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Ballot Issue 7A rail sales taxYes385,32756.1%
Ballot Issue 7A rail sales taxNo301,01843.9%

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  • D-11 bondColorado Springs District 11's $775 million bond for structural upgrades at every district-owned school building had 51.31% approving and 48.69% rejecting in unofficial results as of about 7 p.m.

    Colorado Springs District 11's $775 million bond for structural upgrades at every district-owned school building had 51.31% approving and 48.69% rejecting in unofficial results as of about 7 p.m. Wednesday. If it holds, it would be the district's first successful vote since 2004.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • Peyton fireThe Peyton Fire Protection District's property tax increase held a slim lead Wednesday, 927 votes to 891.

    The Peyton Fire Protection District's property tax increase held a slim lead Wednesday, 927 votes to 891. At 50.99% to 49.01%, it would not go to an automatic recount under state rules.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • Veterans ParadeMore than 100 organizations and 3,000 participants are expected at the In Their Honor Veterans Parade on Sat., Nov.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • 8th StreetCrews finished the 8th Street bridge repairs over Fountain Creek overnight Tuesday, and all four lanes are back to normal.

    Crews finished the 8th Street bridge repairs over Fountain Creek overnight Tuesday, and all four lanes are back to normal. Just south of the bridge, one lane in each direction still squeezes onto the east side of the street while crews replace a water main.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KRDO

  • SwitchbacksNo. 5 seed Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC visits No.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: uslchampionship.com

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Daily Colorado Springsto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

Front Range rail tax wins support, with a Springs stop planned

Plus, D-11's $775 million bond holds a slim lead and Oliver Horton sets a state record.

The TLDR

  1. Front Range rail tax wins support, with a Springs stop planned
  2. Coronado's Oliver Horton resets the 4A state record
  3. D-11's $775 million bond holds a slim lead
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