Good morning, Tucson.

On Saturday, hundreds gathered at the Ramada Inn near Interstate 10 to receive over 1,500 free backpacks and school supplies from local businesses and nonprofits (76 sponsors) to ease back-to-school costs.

The event also featured food trucks and live music.

Tucson Fire rescued an uninjured person stranded in fast-moving floodwaters in the Alamo Wash near Wilmot Road + 5th Street today using nine units that quickly positioned safety crews and deployed a ladder to manage a 10-foot drop.

The Forest Service approved a new critical minerals mine in the Patagonia Mountains+ developers plan to move ahead despite a $1.1 billion cost increase.

A University of Arizona administrator criticized proposed federal research funding changes, saying they risk proper scientific evaluation and merit-based peer review (by shifting decision-making to federal agencies) and could add uncertainty to research processes.

Mica Mountain High School installed a new Flying T intersection (designed to ease traffic and boost student safety) that is now in use.

Officials say the upgrade will help student drivers navigate the campus area more safely.

Today, gauges on the San Pedro River showed zero flow — a sign that increased groundwater pumping and climate change are stressing local waters, and officials say stronger conservation efforts may be needed.

A powerful monsoon storm knocked out power for over 10,000 in Tucson and flooded washes, streets, and cars with one vehicle found submerged near Golf Links + Kolb on Saturday evening.

Neighbors helped push the car out as water levels dropped and more storms are expected this week.

Officials reported that the Jhus fire burned 25 acres in a remote stretch of Cochise County on Jul.

11 — crews continue to monitor the area for changes.

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.

The Paul Opocensky Project

8 AM – 12 PM — St. Philip's Plaza Market — Free entry — Experience the soulful acoustic grunge of live music by Paul Opocensky in Tucson's vibrant marketplace.

Jazz Jam with Cameron Davidson

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Sit in with the house band and enjoy a lively evening of jazz improvisation.

The Century Jazz Orchestra

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 tickets + DICE fees — Experience the lively performance of the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra with classics from the big band era.

Supercolor Beer Release

3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost of beer varies — Enjoy the return of a beloved Hazy IPA with tropical and earthy notes.

The Manor Born Concert

7-11 p.m. — Brick Box Brewery — $10 cover — Enjoy a night of indie post-punk sounds from Tucson's own The Manor Born.

Underoath Live Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — 191 Toole — Tickets from $68 — Experience a can't-miss live show by Underoath in Tucson.