East side Outback Steakhouse closes; Thirty new laws in Colorado; Habitat for Humanity recycles landslide-devestated homes

All the news you can use in a bite-sized format Hi {NAME}, Happy Tuesday! Today's temperatures should hang around the low 80s, but spotty showers are also on the [forecast](. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will warm up even more, into the high 80s, but should dry out a bit. Despite the good weather for this year's Fourth of July, it looks like [fireworks are off the menu]( for several Colorado towns. If you were hoping to find out where fireworks shows are still being held, [you've come to the right place.]( To help you plan your holiday even more, here's a [list of what's closed]( tomorrow. My [video of the day]( is probably fake, but I really hope it's not. In other news, today is National Anisette Day. Anisette is a dry liqueur with a licorice flavor that comes from the anise herb. The herb itself can be used medicinally, from upset stomachs to runny noses. The real question: can it help my allergies? Here are some of today's top stories. 1. The Outback Steakhouse on Colorado Springs' east side closed last month. The restaurant was part of the First & Main Town Center complex and had been open for nearly 18 years. [Read more...]( 2. Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper's 2020 presidential campaign underwent a major staffing shakeup Monday. None of the staffers were fired, sources tell Colorado Politics, but the shuffle amounted to a campaign reset after Hickenlooper failed to get a bump out of the June 27 debate. [Read more...]( 3. Thirty new laws hit the state statute books in Colorado on Monday. The laws deal with everything from felony "sexting" with children to banning e-cigarettes indoors. [Here's a sampling of what's new...]( 4. Habitat for Humanity salvaged and recycled from Colorado Springs landslide-devastated homes. The city sanctioned homes to be bulldozed and the land restored to open space after a landslide tore through the area four years ago. [Read more...]( 5. Put those weeds in your lawn to good use! Local herbalists can teach you how to use plants like dandelions as medicine, tea and food. "They're here to help us. They're here for the people. They long for us, and they're playful plants." [Read more...]( Photo of the day - Missy, an African Elephant at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, celebrated her 50th birthday Sunday. She is now one of the oldest living elephants in the country. Click [here]( to see the full album. Thank you for reading! If you like this newsletter and want to support it, forward this email to a friend. If you’re seeing this newsletter for the first time, [you can subscribe here]( free. No spam. Unsubscribe whenever you want. Liz Henderson [Liz H.] Liz Henderson is a multimedia journalist with a specific interest in environment and outdoor recreation. She watches way too much Star Trek and is working toward her rescue scuba divers certification. Twitter - [@GazetteLiz]( Email - [liz.henderson@gazette.com](mailto:danae.bucci@gazette.com) Instagram - [@co_gazette]( [Subscribe to this Newsletter!]( The Colorado Springs Gazette, L.L.C. | 100 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [About Constant Contact]( Sent by noreply@gazette.com