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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Collins, founder of Be The Light Ministries, is hosting Haircuts for Hope to give local kids free haircuts and backpacks filled with school supplies to help them start school with confidence. The event will take place Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FreshCutz on Oracle. KGUN 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Tucson father pleaded guilty to child abuse charges that led to his 9-year-old son's death and was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison and 20 years of probation in a Pima County courtroom—he had said his son was sick but left him alone for two days. KVOA
- ➤ Officers arrested a 31-year-old woman on Friday after she allegedly stabbed a 61-year-old man on a bus at the Laos Transit Center on Southside at around 10 a.m.—the victim suffered lacerations on his neck and hand, was treated at a local hospital, and has since been released. KGUN 9
- ➤ Marana police arrested Robert Giese, 32, on two counts of luring a minor for sexual exploitation after he reportedly approached children near Silverbell and Coachline on July 21 and was linked to additional incidents on July 22—he remains held on a $100,000 bond. KOLD News 13
- ➤ The Tucson Police Department is working to keep parks safe by helping people and stopping drug use and trespassing, as officers at De Anza Park helped 14 people and arrested 7 for drug violations, cleaned up 25 tons of trash and found drug activity at Francisco Elias Esquer Park, and bike officers arrested over 20 trespassers near Oracle Road and Jacinto Street—actions made to support the city's safety program. KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Central Arizona Project team inspected the dry Agua Fria River Siphon north of Phoenix as they lowered blockers to make safe repairs on the 21 foot tall pipe that usually carries 1.3 million gallons per minute to Tucson and Phoenix. The siphon is part of a 336 mile canal that serves over 80% of Arizona residents+ the team will do further maintenance to fix steel corrosion+ helping avoid leaks and water disruption. KGUN 9
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Water Sound Healing and Meditation
2:33-4:33 a.m. — Saguaro Aquatics — $65, $55 for veterans/seniors — Experience deep relaxation through breathwork and soothing sound healing in a serene aquatic environment.
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Public Mirror Lab Tours
90 minutes — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Explore cutting-edge techniques in telescope mirror manufacturing and astronomical research.
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Frankie and the Witch Fingers Concert
7-10 PM — Hotel Congress — Check venue for details — Experience high-energy psych-punk vibes from Los Angeles' own Frankie and the Witch Fingers.
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Weekly Coloring Day at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Unleash creativity and cool off with coloring in the taproom while sipping on refreshing brews.
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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90 minutes — Steward Observatory — Admission fee varies — Experience the remarkable engineering behind the world's largest telescope mirrors and learn about groundbreaking astronomy research.
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Mamma Coal SOLO Performance at Tanque Verde Ranch
6:30-10:30 PM — Tanque Verde Ranch — Call for cost — Enjoy an evening of country music with Tucson's own Mamma Coal at the cowboy cookout.
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Desert Music Project Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hotel Congress — All Ages — Experience the enchanting tunes of Tucson's Desert Music Project alongside local acts.
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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90 minutes — Steward Observatory — Free entry — Discover the cutting-edge technology behind the world's largest telescope mirrors and their impact on astronomy.
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Tuesday Slush: Dole Whip & Hibiscus Lemonade
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Price varies — Cool off with a unique slush flavor created weekly at the taproom.
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Tucson Job Fair
11 AM - 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park — Free admission — Discover job opportunities in Tucson and bring your professional resumes.
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