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Catalina Pool will remain closed until next week as crews clean up gas and glass contamination following a broken bottle incident.

The pool (2005 N. Dodge Blvd.) closed on July 23 is being drained, cleaned, refilled, and chemically balanced.

Casino Del Sol, Vahi Taa'am shared interior photos of its soon-to-open gaming center; it will open on Nov.

15 at 1055 W. Grant Road and is set to create 500 new jobs. A hiring event is scheduled for July 30 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at PYT Wellness Center.

Tucson Unified School District is upgrading school safety and building systems for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year by finishing updates on security films and fences, launching a free bus tracking app, hiring drivers for a scheduled event, and enforcing a new law on healthy school meals.

A new special education school opened in Oro Valley on West Magee Road Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house, offering on-site therapy + small class sizes for kindergarten through 12th grade students.

Classes start August 5 and enrollment is capped at 30 while spaces remain available for interested families.

Six Oro Valley parents pooled funds to open a new Code Ninjas center that gives children ages 5–14 a place to learn coding outside of school.

The center opened recently and aims to boost practical tech skills for young learners.

The Wildcats Memory Lab at the University of Arizona received an $80,000 grant to expand its free digital preservation services by creating a mobile lab kit.

The lab, open by appointment at the main library, will bring equipment and education to Tucson communities.

Team Up to Clean Up reported significant progress with 344 community cleanups, 12,531 bags collected, and 8,951 volunteer hours contributed last fiscal year.

The program partnered with local nonprofits and breweries to repurpose woven grain bags and reduce plastic use in cleanup events.

Two new sightings of Cinco — Arizona’s resident jaguar — have been recorded in the remote Sky Islands near the Mexican border, heightening wildlife observation efforts in the area.

The University of Arizona Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center captured images of Cinco the jaguar moving through tall summer grasses during two sightings (one in June and one in July) in the Sky Islands near the border, showing how the wild landscape supports the species.

Tucson officials approved a $200M fiber-optic agreement with Wyyerd Fiber to bring fast, reliable internet to neighborhoods over the next five years — the project comes at no cost to taxpayers and is part of the city’s Prosperity Initiative.

A section of Tanque Verde Road in Tucson reopened today after heavy rains had flooded the roadway, easing travel for local commuters.

The City of Tucson invites residents to discuss transit safety and security improvements during its Safe City Connect: Transit engagement series.

Meetings will run on Aug. 10 (at El Pueblo Senior Center), Aug. 11 (online), Aug. 12 (at Randolph Recreation Center), and Aug. 13 (at Ward 2 Office).

The Tucson Police Department announced the passing of retired K9 Kiro who served nearly nine years from Slovakia & logged 621 patrol deployments and 220 SWAT operations before spending his retirement with his handler.

His steady presence made a lasting impact on the department.

Arizona climber Aaron Collins turns bare cliffs into bolted rock climbing routes, blending artistry + safety for future generations of climbers to enjoy.

His project reimagines local outdoor challenges for Tucson sports enthusiasts.

Kidz Expo & Back to School 2026 15th Anniversary

4-8 p.m. — Tucson Convention Center — Vendor & sponsorship opportunities — Celebrate back-to-school with one of the biggest family events of the year.

Smokewagon Late Night Show

10:30 p.m. — The Century Room — Free entry — Experience an electrifying performance of Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Country music by Reid Riddiough and Jon Stark's Smokewagon.

Tucson Back To School Craft and Vendor Market

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Park Place Mall — Free entry — Explore a variety of local vendors offering unique finds and back-to-school essentials.

One Night of Queen

7-8:30 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the sensational tribute to Queen with Gary Mullen and The Works capturing Freddie Mercury's iconic spirit.

Shinedown Concert

7-8 p.m. — Tucson Convention Center — Price TBA — Experience the powerful rock sound of Shinedown live in concert.

Don Was and The Pan Detroit Ensemble Live

7:30-9 p.m. — La Rosa — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful blend of jazz, blues, R&B, and funk with legendary producer Don Was and his ensemble.

Puro Reggaeton

9:00 – 10:30 PM — La Rosa — 100% Buyers Guarantee — Experience an electrifying night of reggaeton beats in Tucson.

Dengue Fever Live Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — La Rosa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating fusion of 1960s Cambodian rock and modern psychedelic sounds from Los Angeles' Dengue Fever.

Chris Ramsay Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating magic of renowned illusionist Chris Ramsay in an intimate setting.

Anthony Green Live in Tucson

6:00-8:30 PM — La Rosa — Ticket info available — Experience the powerful vocals and personal narratives of Anthony Green in an intimate venue.