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🌱 317 Lbs Of Meth In Phoenix Home + Mask Mandate Ends At PHX

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Tess Kazora , your host of the Phoenix Daily.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

  1. Authorities found more than 300 pounds of meth in the home of a Phoenix man, according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office. Camilo Urquiza Sanchez is accused of conspiracy, illegally conducting an enterprise, and possession of a dangerous drug for sale. The estimated value of the 317 pounds of meth is $317,000. The case will be prosecuted by the Arizona Attorney General's Office. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  2. Masks are no longer required at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, according to airport officials. The decision was made in accordance with the TSA no longer enforcing the federal mask mandate, which was struck down by a federal judge on Monday. The White House has also acknowledged the mandate is "not in effect at this time," though federal agencies are in the process of deciding how to respond to the judge's order. (12news.com KPNX)
  3. A teacher at Mountain Pointe High School is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. According to Principal Tomika Banks, the school was notified of one of its teachers being arrested as a result of a police investigation; school officials have not publicly identified the teacher. Banks added the individual has not been on campus since Apr. 7 and will not be returning. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

  • Freddie Gibbs At Phoenix Pressroom (8:20 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Did you know you can return any Phoenix Public Library item to any location, regardless of where you checked it out? The library also does not have late fees. (Facebook)
  • According to the Phoenix Police Department, suspected graffiti tagger Toby Manuelito was arrested on Apr. 11. He has been accused of 314 incidents spanning two years within the city of Phoenix in the downtown area and Roosevelt Row. (Facebook)
  • The City of Phoenix is calling for volunteers to help out residents during the deadly summer heat. Get involved by contacting Volunteer PHX at (602) 495-0313 or volunteer@phoenix.gov. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Nicole Tess Kazora

About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.

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