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In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Phoenix water bill put you at risk of shutoff?
  • How will Phoenix's new $1.6M plan change flooding in Laveen?
  • Why a Phoenix teacher says her new Mazda keeps braking itself

Also on today's calendar: America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 98 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 102, low: 79.
  • Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Phoenix will again shut off water for residents who don't pay (12news.com) — Phoenix will resume shutting off water in November for residents with seriously delinquent accounts, after pausing disconnections in 2020 during the pandemic. With more than 9,000 accounts owing about $24 million, the city plans a phased approach and urges struggling households to contact Water Services about payment arrangements or Project Assist help before their water is cut.
   

2. Phoenix to address Laveen flooding with mitigation plan (abc15.com) — Phoenix has approved a $1.6 million flood mitigation plan aimed at long-problematic areas of Laveen, including key routes like 19th and 27th avenues at Dobbins. The project will add storm drains, detention basins, and inlets after years of study, offering long-awaited relief to residents who routinely sandbag their homes and worry every monsoon season.
   

3. Woman Buys Brand-New Mazda CX-5. Then She Tries Taking It To The Dealership For Service (motor1.com) — A Phoenix teacher says her brand-new Mazda CX-5 repeatedly braked by itself in intersections, even after a Chapman Mazda service manager reportedly experienced the same issue on a test drive. She describes getting little help from Mazda so far and is now exploring lemon law options, arbitration, and other avenues, while other owners share similar concerns about the model's safety systems.
   

4. Arizona Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Evening results for Oct. 2, 2026 (azcentral.com) — Arizona Lottery players in Phoenix can check the latest Mega Millions, Pick 3, Fantasy 5, and Triple Twist numbers and see exactly where to claim prizes in town. The article explains prize limits at each Phoenix office, including Sky Harbor, and outlines how to mail in winning tickets. It's a handy reference if you're holding a potentially lucky slip.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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