Good morning, Tucson.

Rudy Garcia Park on the Southside is undergoing a $4,086,097 renovation to upgrade sports courts, fields, walkways + lighting.

The park remains open while visitors face staggered closures until the work finishes in February.

A local group called Save Old Tucson aims to take over the lease of Old Tucson after American Heritage Railways ended its contract, and it will host a sold-out event Sunday—streamed online—to reveal its proposal for reviving the historic park.

Families gathered after the state ruled that the Arizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind violated federal special education law by using predetermined placement decisions instead of individual ones.

A special monitor has been appointed and the school must offer all placement options for students by Aug. 28.

City workers, Sun Tran employees, school district staff, and volunteers will help Tucson students ride safely from Aug.

5 through Aug. 14 at local bus stops as they return to class.

Visitors to Madera Canyon should bring their own water as crews repair the spigot waterline in the Santa Rita Mountains.

Officials expect repairs to be finished by next weekend while additional supplies arrive later next week.

Deputies are patrolling school zones near Sycamore Elementary today as classes resume, using lidar to clock speeds and issue fines of $200 to $500 for exceeding the 15-mph limit, while urging drivers to put phones down and focus on safety.

The U.S. government announced a plan that will cut water deliveries from the Central Arizona Project to Tucson if river levels stay low, which could affect local drinking water supplies.

City transportation officials plan a pilot program to close Congress Street from the Fourth Avenue underpass to Sixth Avenue during major downtown events as early as Halloween; the move is meant to improve pedestrian safety and benefit local retailers (final plans on traffic management are pending).

Residents at Tucson House report getting sick from asbestos dust during ongoing renovations (projected to finish in 2028), and mail delivery was paused while construction managers work daily with environmental consultants to ensure safety.

TMC Health named longtime executive Mimi Coomler as its new president and CEO after Jennifer Mendrzycki stepped down for personal reasons — the change takes effect immediately and supports continued quality care in Southern Arizona.

Wildcats returned to practice on Friday as coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed the team is looking to add another power forward alongside three transfer portal players.

The team is set to bolster its lineup for upcoming games.

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.