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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sister José Women’s Center completed phase two of its expansion to boost shelter capacity by 29% with added kitchen, dining, volunteer, and clinic spaces. The project was funded by the City of Tucson’s Housing and Community Development Office through American Rescue Plan Act funds to support more women. KOLD News 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ugly Little Monkeys: A True American Story will premiere (Feb. 20) at The Loft Cinema and tells the story of Los Changuitos Feos, Tucson’s first youth mariachi group that changed American music while facing abuse by the priest who founded the group. Tucson Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 4, UA’s student government approved a statement urging students who feel anxious due to federal immigration enforcement to seek counseling. The senate reviewed budget matters and planned upcoming events, including the Health Professions Expo tomorrow (Feb. 18), to support student wellbeing. The Daily Wildcat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers gathered at Sentinel Peak Park during Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s annual campaign (Save Our Saguaros) to remove invasive buffelgrass that fuels wildfires and threatens desert wildlife. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Seven states, including Arizona, did not agree to cut water use from the Colorado River by the Feb. 14 deadline — officials warn the missed cuts could worsen water shortages in the near future. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three Points Fire District upgraded its service with two new ambulances with four-wheel drive and electric gurneys to help patients get safer rides on rough, rural roads. One ambulance was grant-funded while the other was purchased with local resources, and each cost about ($230,000). KGUN 9
- ➤ Arizona officials in the Attorney General's Office may sue the federal government after the EPA terminated its 2009 climate rule, a rollback that environmental advocates say might worsen heatwaves — a local concern — and public health risks. State officials plan legal challenges as details unfold. Tucson Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tucson chef Gary Hickey of El Charro Steak is recovering after a rare stroke on Jan. 9 left him paralyzed — he is in rehab with physical therapist Luis Cruz and is now walking with a cane, with plans to return to the restaurant soon. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At South Mountain on Saturday, Pima Community College softball lost its 12-game win streak when the run-rule game ended 10-2; the Aztecs will face Scottsdale Community College today at noon at West Campus Aztec Field (ACCAC doubleheader). Tucson Sentinel
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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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Water Harvesting Design Certification Course
March 2-14 — Watershed Management Group — Registration required — Enhance your skills in water harvesting design through expert-led instruction and a guided tour.
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Aimee Mann Concert
8-11 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Prices include all fees — Enjoy an evening of music with the talented Aimee Mann in Tucson.
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