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🌱 Patch AM: Motorcyclist seriously hurt in suspected DUI crash near Curry and Scottsdale
You won't want to miss America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom on the Tempe Patch calendar
What's up Tempe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Motorcyclist seriously hurt in suspected DUI crash near Curry and Scottsdale
- How one viral video transformed a beloved Tempe Mexican restaurant overnight
Also on today's calendar: America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 99, low: 75.
- Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Motorcyclist injured by drunk driver in Tempe, police say (kpho.com) — A motorcyclist is hospitalized in serious but non-life-threatening condition after an alleged drunk driver turning into an apartment complex near Curry and Scottsdale roads in Tempe hit him early Sunday morning. Tempe police say the driver stayed at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of DUI, highlighting an ongoing safety concern at a busy local intersection. 
• Viral video brings new generation to decades-old Tempe Mexican restaurant (azfamily.com) — Casa Reynoso in Tempe is suddenly drawing huge crowds after a local sports content creator's Instagram video about its traditional Mexican dishes went viral, racking up over 2 million views in a day. The decades-old, family-run spot, rooted in Globe-Miami recipes and Hatch green chiles, stayed busy through the normally slow summer and continues serving Tuesday through Sunday.
📸 Around Tempe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe
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★ Featured events ★
- America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom →
28700 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale
9:00 am - Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Roots and Rhythm" →
Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale
4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- ARCH ENEMY & THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER →
MARQUEE THEATRE, 730 North Mill Avenue, Tempe
6:00 pm - Astronomy on Tap @ Four Peaks Brewing →
Four Peaks Brewing Company, 1340 East 8th Street, Tempe - Honoring America's 250th: An Evening with Walter Isaacson & ASU President Michael Crow →
ASU Gammage, Tempe
6:30 pm - Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse Kava Lounge →
Tempe AZ - HAIRBALL TOUR →
MARQUEE THEATRE, 730 North Mill Avenue, Tempe
7:30 pm - Hairball →
Marquee Theatre, 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe
7:30 pm - TSRotary & The Tempe Community Action Agency - Shopping For Seniors →
Tempe AZ - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour →
ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
7:30 pm - Joel Sartore: An ARCC Toward a Better Future →
Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix
5:30 pm - 300 Paintings →
ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1382379-7) in Tempe. Apply here.
- L3 Harris posted a job opening for Assembly A in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chandler
- Court tosses manslaughter sentence due to an AI-generated video of the victim speaking to a judge (fortune.com)
Paradise Valley
- What to know about Arizona's 2026 congressional races (sacbee.com)
Gilbert
- Gilbert Public Schools hopes voters OK $136M bond (eastvalleytribune.com)
- Watch Gilbert police rescue emu from canal (fresnobee.com)
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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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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