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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A $2,500 reward is offered for information on a Tucson murder case involving a fight on April 26 near Missiondale — Corona that left Jose Fierro dead. KVOA
- ➤ Pima County prosecutors filed suit Friday in federal court to gain access to murder suspect Julio Cesar Aguirre, 42, who faces first-degree murder and other charges from a June 30 carjacking that left a 70-year-old man dead in midtown Tucson — county officials warn he may be deported before trial. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ A Tucson school closed Friday morning after police activity brought SWAT vehicles and robots—part of an Arizona DPS drug investigation on the westside. KOLD News 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Pueblo Housing Development received the Urban Development of the Year Housing Hero Award from the Arizona Department of Housing on August 15 for Milagro on Oracle, a 63-unit affordable housing complex that blends new construction with the preservation of two historic motor courts—this first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project in over a decade opened this year in the Miracle Mile National Historic District and serves seniors and formerly unhoused residents with wraparound services and community spaces. City of Tucson
- ➤ Federal officials announced Friday that Arizona will face an 18% cut in its Colorado River water supply due to low reservoir levels—this decision follows years of drought and heavy use that have stressed the river. KOLD News 13
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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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Asphalt Astronaut Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Forty Niner — Free entry — Experience the ethereal sounds of Tucson's own Asphalt Astronaut with her captivating ambient pop music.
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Mamma Coal: Solo Performance
6-10 p.m. — Roadies | Lanes + Games + Gastropub — Free entry — Experience the soulful country tunes from Tucson's own Mamma Coal, a mother and talented musician.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Immerse yourself in an energetic instrumental jam session led by multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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Horchata Hef & Hibiscus Lemonade Slush
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost TBD — Enjoy a refreshing weekly slush crafted from unique flavors only at the taproom.
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Juniper Djinn Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$20 + DICE Fees — Experience enchanting early jazz and waltzes with mesmerizing vocals in a delightful musical journey.
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