COS Town Tidings #25-234

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📰 178 Citations in 1 Day — Here's Why🚓

📰 Remembering Dobson’s Impact—Like Him or Not🎙️

📰 Which Restaurants Just Failed Health Checks?🤢

Recipe: 🍞 Peach Zucchini Bread with Pecans

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🚓 178 Citations in 1 Day — Here's Why

If you’ve noticed more speed traps around town lately, it’s not just your imagination. CSPD have been cracking down on dangerous driving, and last weekend’s enforcement sweep made a strong impact—178 citations in a single day. Officers were specifically targeting reckless behaviors like street racing and excessive speeding, especially by motorcyclists. So far this year, 36 lives have been lost on our roads, with half of those involving motorcycles. In most cases, speed was the main factor.

The consequences of reckless choices behind the wheel are real—and this is a reminder that safety is something we all contribute to.

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🎙️ Remembering Dobson’s Impact—Like Him or Not

Dr. James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, has passed away at 89. Whether you aligned with his values or took issue with his political stances, there’s no denying the influence he had on American culture—and especially here in Colorado Springs, where his ministry helped shape the city’s national profile.

I personally remember his early radio segments more from the lens of a psychologist—short daily radio segments that offered positivity and hopeful advice back when I was doing mundane data entry in Illinois in 2000. It wasn’t until later that I became aware of the broader and more controversial scope of his advocacy. For better or for worse, Dobson left a legacy that touched millions and contributed to decades of national conversation around family, faith, and politics. Full Story

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🤢 Which Restaurants Just Failed Health Checks?

Health Inspections Update: Some Restaurants Need a Do-Over

👎 Failed Re-Inspections Needed

• Camin Thai Cuisine (6760 N Academy Blvd)
  Didn’t pass this week due to insect issues among other violations (back in March 2025, they were closed due to “kitchen problems” after violations)

• Kung Fu Noodle And Dumplings (4543 Austin Bluffs Pkwy)
  Also flagged for needing improvements

• Dragon King Restaurant (6867 Mesa Ridge Pkwy, Fountain)
  Slated for a re-check

• Radisson Inn and Suites (1645 Newport Rd)
  Also must undergo re-inspection to ensure compliance

⭐ Stars of the Week: Top Scores

• Mariscos El Rey 4 (1811 S Academy Blvd)
  Achieved a perfect score—this week’s clear winner!

• Smoothie King #2156 (6875 Mesa Ridge Pkwy, Fountain)
  Passed with flying colors and minimal issues—an honorable mention

• Zesty Thai (12225 Voyager Pkwy, Unit 16)
  Also passed smoothly with few concerns

Health inspection results across El Paso County are available online for those wanting to check their favorite spots.

*Note: Most local restaurants take food safety incredibly seriously. In fact, many owners respond to violations swiftly and thoroughly, often making fixes the same day while they wait for reinspection.

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🍞 Peach Zucchini Bread with Pecans

Created by local Colorado Springs chef, Christine Miller at Season Two Taste. A delicious creative use for summer zucchini! Great with coffee in the morning or as a dessert served warm with ice cream.

Access the complete recipe with tailored modifications to suit your dietary requirements, along with convenient print options.

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• Aug 22-24, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Aug 22-Sept 1: Colorado State Fair @ 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo $9-$75

• Aug 22-23, 7:30pm: Circus of the Night @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $28

• Aug 23, 9-11am: Sat Morning Farm Tour @Dianne's Dahlias, 225 N Gate Blvd $35

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• Aug 23, 10:30-Noon: AImagination Experience: Dymistifying AI @Cheyenne Mountain Library, 1785 S 8th St FREE

• Aug 23, 7pm: Chicago @Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop $47-$658

• Aug 29, 10am-2pm: Colorado Springs Senior Center Grand Opening Event @1514 N Hancock Ave FREE

• Aug 29-Sept 1: Phelan Gardens Labor of Love Labor Day Weekend Sale and Event @4955 Austin Bluffs

• Aug 30-Sept 1: Labor Day Liftoff @Memorial Park FREE to attend, Tickets needed for special events

• Sept 6, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $59.46 (early bird pricing 3 tickets left)

• Sept 12, 7pm: LA Phil Trio: Mastery in Motion @ENT Center $44

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

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• Aug 22, Noon-4pm (Every other Fri thru Oct 3): UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle

• Aug 23, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave

• Aug 23, 8am-2pm (Sat’s thru-Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument

• Aug 23, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Sept 27): Homestead Yard Farmers Market @The Yard at The Homestead Collective, 9633 Prominent Point COS

• Aug 23, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd

• Aug 23, 10am-2pm: Children’s Entrepreneur Market: Olympic City Field Day @Acacia Park

• Aug 23, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's thru Oct 3): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd

• Aug 24, 10am-2pm (Sun’s thru Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS

• Aug 25 & 27, 10am-5pm: Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd

• Aug 27, 9am-2pm (Wed’s thru Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• Aug 27, 3-7pm (Wed’s thru Oct 15): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• Aug 28, 5-8pm, Manitou Made Market @Manitou Art Center (Last one for the season)

• Aug 28, 6-8pm: Summer Market at the Lodge @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd, COS 80904 (Manitou - Last one for the season)

• Aug 31, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, thru Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown

• Sept 7, (2x/mth, Jun-Oct), 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr (Produce vendors)

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Weather permitting

• Aug 22, 7-8:30pm: Jazz in the Garden @Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 601-631 N Tejon FREE

• Aug 23, 4-8pm: Music on The Mesa - SofaKillers @Goldhill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr FREE

• Aug 23, 6-9pm: Soapdish @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort FREE

• Aug 26, 5:30-7:30pm (Tues’s thru Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE

🥾 Craving a Nature Fix? Try This Loop, Mount Buckhorn

Looking for a trail that’s nearby, scenic, and manageable in just a few hours? Mount Buckhorn in North Cheyenne Cañon hits the sweet spot. The 4.7-mile loop starts above Helen Hunt Falls and winds along Captain Jack’s Trail before reaching the rocky summit and looping around High Drive.

With 800 feet of elevation gain, it’s a satisfying workout with stellar views. Just keep in mind it’s also a favorite for mountain bikers and ORV users, especially on weekends. Weekdays offer the best chance for a peaceful escape in nature, without the crowds.

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