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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tech. Sgt. Harold Lynn Seifreid was laid to rest with full military honors at Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Marana (after scientists identified his remains by DNA and other evidence) 80 years after his B-24 bomber was shot down over Southeast Asia in 1943. His family chose the local burial so relatives could easily visit and honor him on special days. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ More than 400 people gathered downtown Friday evening to see four new murals that celebrate Tucson’s 250th birthday and its long history—each mural shows a different part of the local past. The project was organized by the Rio Nuevo District, Mayor’s Office, Visit Tucson, Downtown Tucson Partnership and Presidio Museum with a cost of $108,000. Arizona Daily Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Police arrested Luke Davis, aged 32, on July 25 in connection with the fatal stabbing of Casandrah Poole whose body was found near a wash on Stella Road and Wilmot Road on March 13, 2024—he is now held without bond at Pima County Jail. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Night Ops — formerly known as Night Wings — wrapped up its summer session with a photography and art night at Pima Air & Space Museum and Tucson Military Vehicle Museum on July 26 as visitors captured images of aircraft and military vehicles. The event changed its name after adding the new Tucson Military Vehicle Museum to its program. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Tucson's immigration court, 14-year-old Karla, who arrived unaccompanied from Guatemala, faced tough questions and was given a new hearing date in November to decide if she will seek legal help or return home— while Arizona’s only legal aid nonprofit for migrant minors stopped taking new cases due to contract cuts. Local advocates have formed a volunteer task force to train attorneys and help fill the gap in legal support for these vulnerable children. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Tucson officials said a mix-up in the voter registration list sent up to 1,294 wrong-party ballots to voters in Wards 3, 5, and 6 for the Aug. 5 primary—City Clerk’s Office staff are working with the Recorder’s Office to fix the error and offer replacement ballots before voting begins. Tucson Sentinel
SHOP NEWS
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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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A Night of Jazz Flute with the Duane Rielley Trio
6:30-8 p.m. — The Century Room — $15-$25 tickets plus taxes and fees — Experience an evening of jazz standards featuring Duane Rielley on flute.
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