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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday July 27, Deejays Against Hunger volunteers and the Chosen Few Motorcycle Club handed out over 1,100 bottles of water at 10 Tucson parks to help the homeless beat the heat—an effort to lower dehydration risks in the desert. KGUN 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Police arrested Luke Davis on July 25th after they obtained a warrant on July 24th in connection with the fatal stabbing of Casandrah Poole, whose body was found near a wash in March 2024—he is now held in Pima County Jail on a $1 million bond. KVOA
- ➤ Tucson police investigated a deadly shooting at the Grand Luxe Hotel on Sunday morning — one man died and another was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while officers continue to search for the suspect. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tucsonan David Wright drained his wife Mary's $250,000 retirement account last year by sending tens of thousands to a woman he met on Facebook (she claimed she needed funds for a job), leaving the couple in financial distress. Now in their 70s, the pair has taken a title loan on their Jeep and is seeking a home equity loan while authorities report Arizona leads in elder fraud (scammers are increasingly targeting seniors online). Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Tucson voters listened as CD7 candidates Daniel Butierez and Adelita Grijalva held a town hall hosted by the Arizona Commission of African American Affairs, discussing key issues such as homelessness + border security. Voters asked questions and heard different views ahead of the September 23 special general election with early voting starting August 27. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Residents in Benson are meeting tonight with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials to ask questions about a proposed aluminum plant that has drawn local concern — many worry the facility could impact their community. The meeting follows growing discontent among residents over the plant's potential effects. KVOA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tucson chefs shared their favorite spots to eat on their days off—naming fusion food trucks like Samurai Sombrero for inventive sushi, SushiHana for its popular Hot Cheeto roll, and local hubs such as Graze Premium Burgers and Miss Saigon for classic bites. Their picks show a blend of traditional flavors and creative twists that reflect Tucson’s diverse culinary scene. Arizona Daily Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Tucson hosts the JCC Maccabi Games returning after a 25-year break, with over 800 teen athletes from the US, Canada, Israel, Moldova, and Ukraine competing in sports like volleyball, tennis, basketball, and swimming. The event now permanently includes Access Games for disabled teens and young adults—which gives them new opportunities to join the athletic action. KOLD News 13
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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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Family Brain Boost at Children's Museum Tucson
Noon — Children's Museum Tucson — Included with admission — Engage in hands-on science experiments every weekend that make learning fun for the whole family.
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