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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ James A. Misko will be installed as the 8th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson Friday, and the ceremony will be livestreamed for local viewers. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Newly donated circus wagons will make their debut in the Tucson Rodeo Parade, adding a unique twist to the world’s longest non-motorized procession when the event takes place later this season. KOLD News 13
- ➤ The Tucson Sentinel is accepting applications for a fulltime Creative Community Solutions reporter to cover local social and community issues starting soon. Applicants with strong writing and bilingual skills should apply as the hiring process is ongoing (reviews occur continuously) until the position is filled. Tucson Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Local Bands (80 bands across 30 venues) has grown from a pandemic lifeline into a live music hub that connects fans with local performances today. KGUN 9
- ➤ The University of Arizona dance program will launch its Student Success Showcase today at Stevie Eller Dance Theatre (1737 E. University Blvd), featuring live music, original works by faculty and students, and Broadway star D. Jerome from The Wiz. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona announced a 15-year $27.7 million naming rights deal with ALKEME Insurance, renaming its McKale Center to McKale Center at ALKEME Arena. The deal, finalized on Feb. 13, will give students leadership & business experience through partnerships with Eller College of Management. The Daily Wildcat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Airport Authority will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tucson International Airport to meet FAA requirements (Delta Air Lines will test its Family Assistance and Reunification Plan) while regular operations continue. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tohono O'odham leaders warn that DHS plans to build a wall along the tribe's 62-mile border with Mexico, which would split their land nearly in half. They met with federal officials in Washington and will update members as they work to protect daily border crossings for basic needs. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Rural Metro Fire began 24/7 operations at South Tucson’s fire station earlier this month, staffing four full-time firefighters (captain, engineer, and two firefighters) to replace a prior model that relied on one full-time captain and 30 part-timers; the change follows a City Council vote aimed at resolving staffing challenges. KGUN 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wildcats faced the Cougars on Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Tucson — photos capture key moments from this Big 12 rematch. The game was part of their conference schedule. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Pima Community College’s softball team swept both games of Tuesday’s ACCAC doubleheader at West Campus Aztec Field, with sophomore Julissa Lopez securing a walk-off hit in the 4-3 win—underscoring their strong performance—and they will host Chandler-Gilbert Community College Saturday at noon. Tucson Sentinel
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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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The Descendents & Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls
7-9 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Tickets required — Experience an evening of passionate folk/punk music from rising stars Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls.
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