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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday evening at a Walgreens near Broadway and Kolb, Council Member Paul Cunningham noticed a man stealing liquor, videoed the suspect, shoved him and emptied bottles from his bag, and then called police who arrived just after 8 p.m.—the suspect fled and the investigation remains ongoing. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham pushed a suspected shoplifter to the ground at a midtown Walgreens near Jessica Avenue Friday at 8:00 p.m.—he said he acted impulsively after witnessing the man take expensive alcohol, and police later took a report. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Tucson police arrested Angel Figueroa Alicea, 35, on suspicion of prohibited possession of a firearm after a shootout at the Grand Luxe Hotel on July 27 at 9 a.m.—the incident left 32 year old Andrew Valencia dead during a dispute linked to a previous conflict. Arizona Daily Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U of A student body president Adriana Grijalva said that recent federal orders targeting diversity and the centralization of cultural centers have left many students feeling unsupported — fueling concerns about academic freedom. She urged UA leaders and state lawmakers to work with students to protect free speech and campus support — warning that these changes risk important student resources. Arizona Daily Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent studies show that 2015 was the hottest year on record and Tucson has seen temperature swings as El Niño’s early phase meets ongoing global warming—meteorologists and UA geoscience students warn that the trend will continue unless greenhouse gases are limited. The Daily Wildcat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Mark Kelly met with two detained women at the Eloy immigration detention center and said they should not be in prison if they pose no threat (one is a long-time resident and the other a job creator) and he urged lawmakers to reform policies that detain immigrants with no criminal records. His comments came after a visit that highlighted flaws in the current arrest strategy and call for changes in immigration oversight. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Gov. Hobbs visited Nogales today — meeting with the National Guard and Customs and Border Protection to discuss border security efforts aimed at stopping fentanyl pills from entering the state. Officials said Task Force SAFE indicted 16 million pills this year while the Counter Drug Task Force intercepted over 25 million pills. KVOA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers are constructing a new student housing complex with more than 400 bedrooms in 150 units at the corner of East Speedway and North Euclid Avenue near the University of Arizona campus. A separate 30-unit workforce housing complex will be built along North Euclid Avenue as a buffer—historic homes moved for the project now await a makeover. Arizona Daily Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Salpointe Catholic High School on Saturday, hundreds gathered to honor Kelly Pierce— the revered women's soccer coach who passed away on August 1 from cardiac arrest. Her legacy includes leading the Lancers to six 4A state championships and inspiring young female athletes in sports. KGUN 9
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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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Kids Yoga
8-9 p.m. — Tucson, AZ — Free entry — An interactive session for parents and children to enhance mobility and learn stress management techniques.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Gather your team for a fun-filled night of trivia and great prizes in Downtown Tucson.
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Weekly Coloring Day at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind and unleash your creativity with coloring in a relaxed taproom atmosphere while enjoying craft beer.
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