Good morning, Tucson.

Catalina Pool (at 2005 N.

Dodge Blvd.) reopens today after officials cleaned up broken glass from a broken bottle that led to its closure on July 23. Tucson Parks and Recreation said the facility now resumes normal hours and remains one of eight open city pools through late August.

A report shows Canadian travel to the U.S. fell 25% in 2025, reducing Arizona tourism revenue by $2.3 billion (with return trips down for 11 straight months).

Danny Seiden of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce hopes Canadian snowbirds will resume visiting soon.

Marana High School sent students home early on Aug.

3 after a power outage disrupted its phone and air conditioning systems; the district secured the campus (all students and staff were safe) and rerouted buses, which may delay other routes.

A new school for blind and visually impaired students opened today in downtown Tucson.

The nonprofit Tucson School for the Blind serves 15 students from first to 12th grade (created after the former campus closed) to fill a gap in local services.

Multiple Southern Arizona school districts are returning to classes this week (start dates span Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) as students resume regular academic activities.

Marana Unified has added school safety officers at 10 campuses to strengthen security measures, and officials said the new assignments will start next term (to help protect students and staff).

University of Arizona president Suresh Garimella said that the U.S. Secretary of Education sent a questionnaire Monday morning asking for details on admission standards, attendance costs, and campus speech policies.

The university will work with campus groups to prepare its response (Edu) and support national priorities.

Nicole Horseherder is working to save the Navajo waters her grandmother once cherished, linking her conservation efforts with her personal bond to her favorite horse (Speckle); her work aims to inspire local care for these precious resources.

On Monday, Sahuarita police and wildlife officials responded to a bear sighted in pecan groves west of the Santa Cruz River and safely moved it along; no injuries were reported.

Pima County Sheriff's Department announced Monday that K-9 Katja is back on duty after recovering from elbow surgery at Saguaro Veterinary Surgery (she avoided amputation).

She will now undergo intensive training before working toward narcotics certification.

Transit riders should prepare for route changes starting Sunday, Aug.

16, as Sun Tran, Sun Express, and Sun Shuttle revise schedules with new pick-up, drop-off points in Tucson. Changes include route 4 shifting to Udall Transit Station and route 8 merging with 108X to boost frequency.

Arizona health officials confirmed the state's first-ever case of the rare Clade I mpox strain linked to international travel and noted that the risk to the public remains low.

Local experts offer plant care tips for summer heat.

Rainbow Ridge Bioactive owner Tanner Bollman recommends moving indoor plants 2 feet from windows — a measure to avoid heat damage — while Joe Dougherty from Ocotillo Joe advises planting near shade in Tucson.

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.