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🌱 Chuck Norris To Attend Phoenix Event + 4 People Die In Shootings
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Happy Wednesday, Phoenix! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Sunshine and hot. High: 99 Low: 72.
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Here are the top 3 stories today in Phoenix:
- 82-year-old actor Chuck Norris will be attending Phoenix Fan Fusion on May 28 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Kate Mulgrew, Patrick Warburton, and Billy West will also be attending the event. This year will be the 20th Phoenix Fan Fusion event, and 60,000 people are anticipated to come. Ticket prices range from $40 to $90 for adults, but kids 3-12 years old will be $15 and those 2 and under will get in for free. Come out and join the fun from May 27-29! (12news.com KPNX)
- This weekend, four people died in Phoenix in three different shootings. Early Saturday morning, Paul Tellez, 28, was found with gun-related injuries near 40th Street and Southern Avenue. He was taken to a hospital where he passed away. Another man, Cesar Garcia Burgos, 20, was found dead at the scene just after 1 p.m. Saturday close to 65th Avenue and West Thomas Road. On Sunday morning, Mary Ousley, 68, and Bobby Ousley, 57, were found dead at the 800 block of West Thomas Road. Each shooting is currently under investigation and anyone with information regarding the incidents should contact the Phoenix Police Department immediately. (Phoenix Patch)
- As a part of their first tour in almost four years, the band Gorillaz will be coming to Phoenix on Sept. 26 at the Footprint Center. Earthgang will be the opening act. Tickets will go on presale Thursday, and regular tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday. The tour will begin on Sept. 11 in Vancouver and end on Oct. 23 in Miami. Get your tickets before they sell out! (Phoenix Patch)
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Today in Phoenix:
- ASBA Speed Networking at Paradise Village Office Park (3:00 PM)
- Art Class For Kids With Diana at Tolleson Public Library (4:00 PM)
- COVID-19 Vaccines And Boosters at Tolleson Fire Department (1:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Over 400 pets at the Arizona Humane Society have found loving homes recently, but there are plenty of lovable pets still available for adoption! Come out and help these furry friends find a forever home! (Facebook)
- The Phoenix Public Library will be offering FREE Phoenix Public Library cards this summer, at any of its locations. Perfect for finding beach reads on a budget! (Facebook)
- Recruitment for the Phoenix Fire Department opens this summer! Make sure your certifications are up to date if you are interested. (Facebook)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.
— Dominique-Noelle Rafael
About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!
