Good morning, Tucson.

Local organizers have announced Tucson’s 9/11 Tower Challenge, a commemorative event that will unite residents in active remembrance.

More details on the schedule and venue will be provided soon.

Hundreds attended the Hunger Walk Saturday morning at Sam Lena Park (next to the Kino Sports Complex), raising an estimated $150K for the Southern Arizona Community Food Bank during Hunger Action Month.

Organizers also held a similar event in Green Valley to broaden support in the community.

Reid Park Zoo’s aging giraffe Jasiri received custom-made shoes after an anesthetic procedure revealed age-related degeneration in his lower legs; zoo officials say he now walks with greater comfort.

A Tucson camper survived his fourth rattlesnake bite after an anniversary outing, remarking that it was karma for splitting up with his partner.

Casa del Rio, an Eastside Tucson staple since 1979, is celebrating nearly 50 years of serving Mexican cuisine during Sonoran Restaurant Week.

The restaurant saw nonstop business as it hosted University of Arizona watch parties and community events.

Local former Marine Manny Padilla (from Tucson) recounted his experience at Ground Zero after 9/11.

On Sept. 12, 2001, he joined the World Care Organization to help search for survivors amid widespread devastation.

Tucson Unified School District is reviewing nine schools facing enrollment and funding challenges that could lead to mergers or closures.

Officials will decide on next steps after further evaluations (analysis shows these risks may prompt change).

Researchers at the University of Arizona and other institutions say coral studies show El Niño is growing stronger because of global warming.

The research found the event has been more powerful over the past 40 years than any in the previous millennium.

Meteorologists reported record-breaking summer heat and unusual rainfall in Tucson due to El Niño and forecast that fall weather may shift noticeably.

Arizona football lost (28 to 17) to BYU in Provo after a late turnover cost them the win.

The team will host Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Casino Del Sol Stadium as it tries to rebound.