Good morning, Tucson.

Interfaith Community Services is running its October food drive to collect holiday food items for families in need, with free food boxes set for Tuesday from 8:30–10 a.m. at Connection Pointe Church + additional drop-off events planned at local sites.

Tucson singer Kayleigh Mathews will perform a blind audition on NBC's "The Voice" tonight at 7 p.m. as she brings her country sound to the national stage, fulfilling a dream she has cherished for years.

The University of Arizona earned high international rankings from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy for several programs.

The library and information science program ranked No.4 globally + No.3 in the U.S. while earth sciences, water resources, ecology and communication studies also received top marks.

The Tucson Unified School District will host an online community meeting on Wednesday, Oct.

7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss potential school closures and consolidations, and interested community members must RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

The University of Arizona announced Monday it will freeze tuition rates and fees for all undergraduate and graduate students for fall 2027.

The measure marks the fourth consecutive year for resident undergraduates and now includes nonresident and grad students * President Suresh Garimella said.

Tucson residents can dispose of hazardous materials at a city event scheduled for Saturday, Oct.

10, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds (4823 S. 6th Ave.; enter on 3rd Ave.), free for locals while non-residents face a $15 fee.

Local leaders are studying Albuquerque’s transit ambassador program to boost bus safety and customer service; Council Member Miranda Schubert hosted a community session on Friday, Oct.

2 to share insights. City officials (as reported) are now training six new transit ambassadors who will assist riders and support drivers at buses, stops, and transit centers.

At El Tacoson (food truck near rodeo grounds), chef Alejandro Leyva prepares the popular papa asada with baked potato, grilled chuck steak, cheese and green chile.

His dish celebrates traditional Sonoran flavors and offers Tucson a taste of home.