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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Better Community hosted its third annual Back-to-School Bash at Dunbar Pavilion on July 30, offering Tucson families free school supplies, backpacks, laptops, shoes, and food to ease back-to-school costs — over 20 local partners and business owners helped boost donations. KGUN 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was hit near North First Avenue and East Mohave Road in Tucson on July 30—police said the victim is fighting for life at a local hospital and urged drivers to avoid the area. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Deputies responded to a crash with injuries just after 9:30 a.m. today on North La Cholla Boulevard, which is closed in both directions from West River Road to West Rudasill Road—drivers should use alternate routes. KGUN 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Police arrested Luke Davis after linking his DNA to the cold case of Casandrah Elena Poole, whose body was found last year in a drainage tunnel near Stella—Wilmot, and he now faces second-degree murder charges. KGUN 9
- ➤ The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed a 55-year-old man died from injuries in the July 28 explosion on Tucson's southside—marking the second death after a 58-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on July 29 as investigators probe the incident. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ As schools prepare to welcome new students, Literacy Connects is asking community members to volunteer for its Reading Seed program in Tucson, which pairs helpers with kindergarten to second grade readers. Executive director Sharon O'Brien said volunteers do not need a teaching background + only a passion for reading and books is required. KVOA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jason and Melissa Lobaugh, owners of Workout Anytime Tucson, said they allow fitness influencers to film in the gym if they follow clear rules—several influencers have been asked to leave after breaking those rules. They stressed that certified trainers must lead workouts to keep members safe and help avoid injuries from untrained advice. Tucson Weekly
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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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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Experience an evening of instrumental jazz with Max Goldschmid and local musicians in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Children's Museum Tucson: Brain Boost Monday
Summer hours — Children's Museum Tucson — Standard admission — Engage in fun hands-on science experiments to spark a family interest in STEM.
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