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And on the Scottsdale Patch calendar - America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom

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Good morning to you Scottsdale! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know so far about the Scottsdale double shooting
  • What experts say about the Scottsdale murder-suicide and 'contagion effect'
  • Why your Maricopa County property tax bill is late but safe.

Also on today's calendar: America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Hot; breezy in the morning, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scottsdale double shooting leaves man, woman critically injured, police say (fox10phoenix.com) — A man and woman were critically injured in a double shooting Friday night near McDowell and Pima roads in Scottsdale, with police describing it as an aggravated assault and attempted suicide. Both were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and authorities have not yet released their names or ages. The story also highlights how to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
   

• Psychologist says 'contagion effect' may explain recent Phoenix area murder-suicides (azfamily.com) — A man and woman died after a suspected murder-suicide near Pima and McDowell roads in Scottsdale, the third similar case in the Valley in a month. A forensic psychologist warns that a "contagion effect" may be contributing to these clustered incidents, especially among older adults. Experts urge open conversations about mental health and remind residents they can call or text 988 for help.
   

• Maricopa County tax bills are late, but you have time to pay (sacbee.com) — Scottsdale property owners should know Maricopa County's 2026 property tax bills are arriving late, but there's no penalty as long as payment is made by 5 p.m. Nov. 2. The county slightly lowered the primary property tax rate, and bills plus payment options are already available online, by mail, or in person.
   

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  • Free Healing of Memories Retreat for Veterans November 20–22 — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA (gcsynod.org)

Ok Scottsdale! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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