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🌱 What Avondale race fans can expect from Phoenix Raceway’s 2027 lineup

Avondale, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Avondale! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Avondale race fans can expect from Phoenix Raceway’s 2027 lineup
  • Why Avondale police suspect foul play in a nearby family’s disappearance

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 109 and low of 90 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 113, low: 90.
  • Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 115 and low of 90 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Phoenix Raceway Unveils 2027 Schedule Featuring NASCAR, INDYCAR Doubleheader (speedwaydigest.com) — Big-time racing is locked in for Avondale as Phoenix Raceway announces its 2027 schedule, including a spring NASCAR–INDYCAR doubleheader and a key NASCAR Chase playoff weekend. Local fans can look forward to multiple race series, from ARCA to the Cup Series, returning in March and again in late October, with detailed times still to come.
   

• Litchfield Park family members missing under suspicious circumstances (azcentral.com) — Avondale police are investigating the suspicious disappearance of three Litchfield Park residents after a welfare check at their home near North Litchfield and Indian School roads found signs of possible foul play but no one inside. All three family members are now considered missing, and while detectives and federal partners continue processing evidence, police say there is no known threat to the community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My mom saw a post with someone looking for toddler toys but we can’t find it anymore.
    I have some put aside if anyone would like them. Just come pick up in garden lakes. (Nextdoor Garden Lakes)
  • Hello my grandmother used to rescue dogs.
    she has an 11 year old dog named Nyla who is partially blind along with brain damage. She can’t take proper care of her dog anymore. I have reached… (Nextdoor Coldwater Springs)
  • Owens & Minor, Inc posted a job opening for Distribution Teammate- equipment Operator in Tolleson. Apply here.
  • Performance Food Group Company posted a job opening for Transportation Manager in Tolleson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avondale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tolleson

  • Litchfield Park, AZ Author Publishes Mystery Novel (prleap.com)
  • West Valley high school puts arts center stage (inbuckeye.com)

Litchfield Park

  • Goodyear finalizes election results for mayor, council - Litchfield Park / Goodyear Independent (yourvalley.net)

Glendale

  • Arrowhead Ranch in Glendale grew citrus. See historic photos (azcentral.com)
  • Video shows Glendale officers rescue child from smoke-filled home (kold.com)
  • Mecum Auctions CEO: What a $450 Million Car Auction Says About the Economy (thestreet.com)

Ok Avondale! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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