August 26, 2026
TUCSON

Staying safe with Sparky

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Sparky the Fire Dog is here to teach your kids about firefighters, fire safety, and so much more. Follow the link below to watch the first episode of the Tucson Fire Department’s “Staying Safe with Sparky” series to learn more about a firefighter’s gear and how
FINANCE TUCSON

Mayor and council adopt budget

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The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night, July 21, voted 6-1 to approve the more than $1.7 billion Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. Ward 1 Council Member Lane Santa Cruz was the dissenting vote. The Council extended the timeline for budget approval this year to allow for additional public input, much of which centered around […]
TUCSON

Sandbags available as summer thunderstorm season is underway

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With monsoon activity expected for the remainder of the week and beyond, the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is helping people prepare for the summer rainy season by offering free sandbags. As part of Operation Splash, a self-serve sandbag site is open in the east parking lot of Hi Corbett Field, 700 S. […]
USA

PROTECTING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: President Donald J. Trump is taking action to prevent illegal aliens from being counted in the 2020 census for the purpose of apportionment

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We will collect all of the information we need to conduct an accurate census and to make responsible decisions about public policy, voting rights, and representation in Congress. President Donald J. Trump President Trump is issuing a memorandum clarifying that illegal aliens are not to be included for the purpose of apportionment of Representatives following […]
ENTERTAINMENT

Grevy´s zebra foal dies at Reid Park Zoo

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Reid Park Zoo is mourning the loss of the Grevy’s zebra foal born on July 4. A preliminary exam showed the foal most likely died from a spinal injury. “Yesterday, during morning animal health checks, the young zebra was found lying next to his mother. At this point initial radiographs show a fracture in his […]
TUCSON

Get ready for the monsoon

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With chances of rain every day this week in Tucson, now is a good time to learn some safety tips from the Tucson Fire Department (TFD). In the video linked below, TFD Battalion Chief Barrett Baker throws it back to the timeless movie classic “Tombstone” to help spread the word on monsoon safety and how […]
ARIZONA COVID-19

Covid-19 uses still rising in Arizona

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As of today, July 20, Arizona now has 145,183 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,559 new cases reported today. The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 13,594 cases are in Pima County. There have been 2,784 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 382 of those occurred in Pima County. Meanwhile, the […]
COVID-19 TUCSON

Citywide #maskuptucson free mask distribution event

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This Saturday, July 18, from 7-10 a.m, the Mayor and Tucson City Council are holding the citywide #MaskUpTucson Free Mask Distribution Event. The event will be held at six locations throughout the city, one location in each Ward, and will be an opportunity for community members to obtain washable face coverings for themselves and their families.  […]
COVID-19

Arizona Complete Health’s $25,000 Grant to Help Support Telehealth Services for the 110,000 People El Rio Health Serves

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El Rio Health Center Foundation is thankful to Arizona Complete Health for a $25,000 grant from their Community Reinvestment Program. This gift will help ensure patients have access to integrated services that take advantage of technology so we can keep community members safer during the pandemic. It also helps alleviate some of the financial uncertainty […]

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