Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Tucson.
🏘️ Community
The Tucson Raiders are raising awareness for a GoFundMe benefiting 13-year-old Diego Campos (recently diagnosed with cancer) and his parents as they manage his treatment, urging local residents to support the effort.
Jar'd and Baked is donating every sale's proceeds to Lucas' family (a local effort to ease their loss) to offer support during this difficult time.
🎭 Culture
Little Anthony's Diner and the Gaslight Theater, both on the east side, have provided retro diner fare and local live shows for nearly 50 years in Tucson.
Owner Tony Terry — a Tucson native — said the loyal community and local talent keep both venues thriving.
🎓 Education
University of Arizona researchers are building a camera headed to the moon to support future exploration.
Their project honors the school’s role in guiding Apollo missions more than 60 years ago.
Proposed federal changes to Head Start could increase class sizes, cut disability screenings and alter English instruction, a CEO (of Tucson's Child Parent Centers program) said.
The move may affect options for early education in our community.
🌲 Environment
Residents in Tucson can view a near-total lunar eclipse that will darken the moon by 96% on Thursday night into Friday morning if skies remain clear & calm.
The partial event lasts over three hours and offers a stunning cosmic spectacle visible across the Americas.
🏈 Sports
The Arizona fall football camp continued on Saturday morning at Davis Sports Center (and Tomey Field), where athletes practiced to sharpen their skills for the season.
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