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And on the Tucson Patch calendar - Funeral For Laya

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In today's newsletter:

  • Could you help PACC ease its urgent overcrowding of large dogs?
  • How UA's Pride of Arizona powers through Tucson's brutal band camp heat

Also on today's calendar: Funeral For Laya and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 107 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 102, low: 78.
  • Tuesday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 107 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PACC reaches critical capacity (kold.com) — Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson has hit critical capacity for large dogs and needs local residents to adopt or foster, especially three dogs that must be rehomed by Monday, Aug. 24. The shelter is offering store credit and free dog beds as incentives, and 13 News is urging viewers to stay connected through the Tucson Now livestream and app for updates.
   

• University of Arizona's Pride of Arizona band endures extreme heat during band camp (kgun9.com) — University of Arizona's Pride of Arizona marching band is grinding through long, mostly outdoor rehearsals in Tucson's extreme heat, with leaders building in frequent water and shade breaks to protect students. Band members say the conditions never feel easy, but careful scheduling, hydration, and experience help them cope while they prepare for the upcoming season's performances.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Tuesday August 25
  • Funeral For Laya →
    Phoenix Funeral and Cremation Services, 1327 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Raven , a dog who went missing in Tucson, AZ, has been safely reunited with their family after 7 hours, 59 minutes. Message from Owner: "My puppy… (Nextdoor Miracle Manor)
  • Wanted to put in a positive for Banner Hospital here in Tucson.
    I have heard nothing but negatives and wanted you all to know about my positive result. Preparing for my husbands cancer surgery was excellent, they… (Nextdoor Cortaro Ranch)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 230 in Tucson. Apply here.
  • Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Housekeeping / EVS in Tucson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucson here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Tucson

  • US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure (kvoa.com)

Sahuarita

  • TIME Magazine Names University of Arizona Center for Innovation Among Top Business Incubator (biztucson.com)
  • Town eyes zoning update with data centers in mind (gvnews.com)

Ok Tucson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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