Colorado Democrats work to fill seats vacated by lawmakers citing toxic work environment

Have 5 minutes? Catch up on today's stories in Colorado Springs [View In Browser]( [Share with Friends]( Springs Midday Update [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( Curated by Emily Bejarano. This is a 5 minute read. [Colorado Democrats work to fill seats vacated by lawmakers citing toxic work environment]( Arapahoe County Democrats in House District 37 are expected to appoint a replacement for House Rep. Ruby Dickson of Littleton on Wednesday evening. [>> READ MORE]( [Other Trending Stories Here]( LOCAL NEWS Federal judge begins trial on Catholic schools' claims against Colorado preschool program [READ MORE]( Shelter-in-place order issued in Fountain neighborhood [READ MORE]( 'Good Samaritans' apprehend robber with knife in east Colorado Springs store [READ MORE]( [Colorado Springs coffee shop offering happy hours and steak dinners | Table Talk]( Colorado Coffee Merchants, 302 E. Fillmore St., is the spot to go for their new Hump Day Happy Hour, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. They offer a menu of wine, beer and cocktails at low prices and a selection of appetizers. I enjoyed a delicious baked brie on a recent Wednesday evening. It was prepared in a ramekin topped with honey and baked. Just before serving, a few fat blackberries were added. [Read More]( [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [Instagram]( [Become a member of our E-Edition to get access to your local news straight to your phone, tablet, or desktop!]( [Subscribe]( The Gazette, 30 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA [Gazette.com]( [Unsubscribe.](