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Hi there, Tempe! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tempe's 140-mph Corvette stop could affect your own car
  • Judge weighs jailing Preston Lord suspect after new Tempe racing arrest
  • See rare early-1900s photos that reveal how Tempe first took shape

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and warm, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 98, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tempe Police Grappled a 140-MPH Corvette and Booked Its Driver on a Felony — A Year Later, No Case Shows Up in Superior Court (newsbreak.com) — Tempe drivers get a close look at how police are using Grappler devices and 20-day impounds to crack down on extreme speeding, including a Corvette allegedly hitting 140 mph over Tempe Town Lake. The piece also explains your rights and deadlines if your car is impounded or damaged, and raises questions about whether seizing vehicles is replacing full criminal prosecutions.
   

2. Judge to weigh revoking bond for Preston Lord murder suspect after 3 arrests (azfamily.com) — A judge is weighing whether to revoke bond for Talyn Vigil, a Preston Lord murder suspect, after three arrests while he was supposed to be on house arrest, including an alleged drag-racing incident in Tempe near ASU. Pretrial Services now wants him jailed, and the court could tighten conditions or double his bond as it balances public safety, flight risk, and the victim's family's concerns.
   

3. See historic photos of Tempe in the early 1900s (azcentral.com) — Tempe history buffs can dive into a rich collection of early 1900s photos showcasing Mill Avenue, Hayden Flour Mill, Tempe's first City Hall, and everyday life along the Salt River. Images from the Tempe History Museum highlight Hispanic and African American experiences, early schools, churches, and businesses that shaped the city's identity over several decades.
   

4. Georgia District Needs Science Materials; Arizona System to Buy ELA Core Curriculum (edweek.org) — Tempe Elementary School District is shopping for a new K-8 English language arts curriculum, with proposals due Oct. 27, 2026 and classroom rollout planned for the 2027-28 school year. The district wants separate K-5 and 6-8 programs with strong evidence ratings, rich texts, and included teacher training, which could significantly shape how local students learn reading and writing for years.
   

5. Staff Predictions: Baylor Heads West to Face Arizona State in Late-Night Showdown (sicem365.com) — Tempe will host Baylor on Saturday night as Arizona State looks to defend home turf in a nationally watched matchup at Mountain America Stadium. A panel of Baylor-focused analysts mostly predicts a close Sun Devils win, citing ASU's defensive strength, unique passing attack, and late-night home-field advantage, while one staffer expects Baylor to edge out a narrow upset.
   

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    Found near 28th st and Broadway It's a girl and she seems to be blind She isn't dirty and doesn't seem homeless Reach out if you are her person! (Nextdoor Rio Salado Park)
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Ok Tempe! 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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