I don't normally post anything but thought i would share what i heard.
So i was at a HTC/Sprint/Microsoft event where i got my Touch Pro 2 (for free btw) a few weeks ago, they announced the release date of 6.5 and HTC's plans for the touch as well as other HTC product lines.. Anyways Sprint was there in force with a tons of Exec who stated that the touch pro 2 is a flagship for the windows mobile line and would be the a focus for release of 6.5. When asked a time frame I got the old song and dance but it was implied they already have it completed and were working on testing for an early release. They stated that they had a chose to release the TP2 or hold for a few weeks to release it with 6.5.
As with anything on this site i wouldn't bet the farm that the info is correct. Just what i heard man..