Good morning, Tucson.

Tucson Action Team to Advocate for Dogs helped nearly 900 pets get low-cost spay and neuter services—and now has a waiting list of 400 pet owners as it works toward 1,000 procedures.

The nonprofit cuts surgery costs and offers transportation to ease local shelter overcrowding.

Patriot Pantry at the Tucson VA Medical Center offers emergency food bags to veterans facing food insecurity across Southern Arizona.

The program, which began during COVID-19 lockdowns, now needs donations of canned meats and soups as demand rises.

On June 30, a Tucson pug reunited with his owner after a 72-day disappearance (more than two months), easing concerns in the neighborhood.

On Saturday, the Tucson Samaritans marked their 24th anniversary by delivering water caches in the Southern Arizona desert (near a quiet border) to support migrants.

Volunteers led by Rev. Bart Smith continued their longstanding humanitarian work.

Tucson Electric Power’s HEERO program lets customers round up their monthly bills to help neighbors pay their electric bills.

The program aided 199 people with $81,438 in credits so far and TEP will match up to $50,000 in contributions before October.

Cisco president Jeetu Patel said today that 86 new data centers planned for Arizona are fueling an AI boom that will boost local jobs like electricians and plumbers while raising water and energy concerns in the desert and urging upskilling for the evolving workforce.

Ahead of America 250, Catalina State Park offers a tour of ancient village sites led by Bonnie Bray, who has shared local history for nearly seven years by detailing Hohokam and modern Tohono heritage as visitors hike the Romero Ruins Interpretive Trail.

Mission Garden, a living agricultural museum at the base of Sentinel Peak, was added to the National Register of Historic Places after the county office partnered with Friends of Tucson's Birthplace to secure a $500,000 grant; the designation honors one of the oldest cultivated landscapes.

Rising extreme heat is shrinking the safe window for outdoor gatherings, so Tucson event planners for festivals like Tucson Meet Yourself (now set for the third weekend in October) and KXCI’s Baila el Pueblo (moved earlier in March 2027) are shifting dates and adding heat safety measures.

Arizona is boosting defense against the New World screwworm threat with a $3.74 million USDA grant for the University of Arizona, which will add a faster PCR test and satellite-tracking collars at Tucson.

The project will improve early detection and help protect livestock ahead of potential outbreaks.

Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department received a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant to launch a Middle Housing Design Competition with AIA Southern Arizona.

Architects, designers, and builders can submit plans until Sept. 7 while a public Zoom session is held on July 9, 11 a.m.

FC Tucson will host its 3rd annual Independence Day celebration at Kino North Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m., featuring a soccer match against Stars FC—fireworks will follow, presented by Banner Health, with limited-edition patriotic merchandise available for purchase.

Pineross Live Performance

8:30-9:45 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees — Immerse yourself in a unique sound and multimedia experience by Tucson artist Kevin Larkin, aka Pineross.

Casey Hadland Live Performance

10:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-10 + Dice Fees — Enjoy a late-night show with drummer Casey Hadland and his band in a cozy venue.

Diamonds in the Sky Celebration

5:30-9 p.m. — Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with baseball, fireworks, and family fun at this annual Tucson event.

Jazz Jam with Cameron Davidson

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of jazz with Cameron Davidson and the house band, featuring an open jam session.

Late Night with Saxophonist Ben Canfield

10:30 p.m. — The Century Room — Free entry — Enjoy late night vibes featuring live saxophone from Ben Canfield after the Saturday night show.

P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project

8 AM – 12 PM — St. Philip's Plaza Market — Free entry — Singer-songwriter Paul Opocensky delivers epic shows of original music and soulful covers.

Advancing STEM Research Teaching Conference

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Community Foundation for Southern Arizona — Free workshops — Enhance your STEM teaching strategies with intensive professional development over four days.

Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp

— Jul 14-16 — Sporting Chance Center — $97 for observing coaches — Sharpen your basketball skills with high-intensity camps focused on shooting and ball handling.

Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos

6:30-10 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 + DICE fees — Enjoy a lively night of traditional New Orleans jazz led by multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano.

Happy Together Tour

Nostalgia Concert Series — Summer 2026 — Fox Tucson Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the hits of the 1960s and '70s with an evening of unforgettable music.