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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ News 4 Tucson invites community members to share heartfelt messages for Nancy Guthrie on a (Bring Her Home) banner placed in front of the station. The banner has been available since Feb. 12 and welcomes supportive notes. KVOA
- ➤ Marana Police Department is hosting a Citizens Police Academy to give locals a behind-the-scenes look at its operations through 42 hours of instruction + the program runs Wednesday, Feb. 18 to Wednesday, May 13 with applications due by Monday, Feb. 16. KGUN 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona will unveil its $35.5M cleanroom expansion on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building (1230 E. Speedway Blvd), aiming to boost semiconductor research and offer digital twin and AR tours for student training. KVOA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tucson’s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo celebrates 100 years of tradition with events like bull riding, team roping, and women's barrel racing. The festival runs Feb. 21-22 and Feb. 26 — Mar. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. rain or shine. KVOA
- ➤ The 71st annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show officially opened Thursday at the Tucson Convention Center and will run for four days. The event offers hands-on exhibits, live rock demonstrations, and a (Red, White and Blue) theme marking the nation’s 250th birthday. KGUN 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Unified schools will lock down campuses if someone claiming to be a federal immigration officer does not show proper identification (principals are instructed to call law enforcement immediately). The policy covers classrooms, buses, and school events to keep students safe. KGUN 9
- ➤ Dual language students in Tucson Unified outperformed their peers in reading even as many state students struggle, according to local educators. The district credits its bilingual instruction for the strong performance. KOLD News 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Biosphere 2's Ocean Habitat welcomed 108 coral fragments for the first time in 30 years to study temperature resilience; marine experts Diane Thompson and Samantha King attached corals sourced from the Florida Keys and Flower Garden Banks during a two‑hour dive, marking a new chapter in local research. KVOA
- ➤ Biosphere 2's Ocean Habitat welcomed living corals for the first time in over 30 years to test coral resilience and combat climate-driven reef damage. Diane Thompson and Samantha King led the initiative with expert divers to attach 108 coral fragments on experimental structures (Coral Arks) for temperature tests. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a nine-win season, the Arizona Wildcats football program signed 23 new transfers and lost 18 players to strengthen its roster for next season in Tucson—new players will compete in key positions on offense, defense and special teams. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ The Pima Community College men’s basketball team won a 105+45 game against Phoenix College on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten streak to 26 games and marking their 15th game scoring in triple digits this season. They will host Chandler Gilbert Community College at 4:00 p.m. Saturday at West Campus Aztec Gymnasium. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Yesterday, Feb. 12, the University of Arizona softball team (3-2, 0-0 Big 12) played a doubleheader against Drake University (4-1, 0-0 MVC) at Rita Hillenbrand Stadium and then hosted the Bear Down Fiesta with Creighton, Coastal Carolina, and Utah Valley. The Wildcats, after losses to Oklahoma, sought to regain momentum. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ The Pima Community College women’s basketball team secured a 20-win season on Wednesday with a 73-53 victory over Phoenix College; the win marked their eighth straight match (20-4 record and 12-2 in ACCAC). They will face Chandler-Gilbert Community College tomorrow at 2 p.m. at West Campus Aztec Gymnasium. Tucson Sentinel
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Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2026
8 AM — Gentle Ben's — Registration fee required — Celebrate love and fitness with exciting races and a fun walk in Tucson.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of instrumental jams with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball
7-9 p.m. — McKale Memorial Center — Cost info not provided — High-stakes Big 12 rematch as No. 22 BYU faces No. 1 Arizona.
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Boogie T Live in Tucson
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. — Gentle Ben's — Ticket information not provided — Experience the high-energy beats of Boogie T as he brings his unique sound from the Louisiana bayou to the Tucson stage.
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USPA Tested and Open 2026 Arizona Powerlifting Classic
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Tucson Strength — Registration required — Compete in powerlifting events with both tested and non-tested divisions available.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of live jazz with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band during an open jam session.
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AR Flamenco Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $25-$35 + Dice fees — Experience the authenticity of flamenco with a celebrated local artist and live musicians in an intimate setting.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Showcase your knowledge during a fun-filled trivia night with gift card prizes for winners.
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Greg Abate Quartet
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $25-$35 + DICE fees — Experience the mesmerizing saxophone skills of jazz legend Greg Abate in an engaging live performance.
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Strings and Winds Concert
2-4 p.m. — Tucson Symphony Center — $ — Experience the harmonious collaboration of strings and winds featuring music by Dvorák, Barber, and Valerie Coleman.
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