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Spotted on the Tempe calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference

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Good morning Tempe! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what the new 15-story student tower adds near ASU
  • How Tempe's $200K in arts grants will reshape local culture.
  • What Tempe parents are demanding after the Corona del Sol voyeurism scandal.

Also on today's calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 101 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny, warm and less humid, temps: high: 102, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Subtext Completes 769-Bed Student Housing Development Near Arizona State University (rebusinessonline.com) — A new 15-story, 769-bed student housing tower has just opened at 1047 S. Terrace Road, adding hundreds of beds and new amenities for Arizona State University students in Tempe. Residents will see a major influx of student-focused housing, with features like a rooftop pool, extensive fitness and wellness spaces, study lounges, and 1,800 square feet of ground-floor retail.
   

2. Tempe awards over $200K in arts grants (yourvalley.net) — Tempe has awarded more than $200,000 in arts grants to 40 local nonprofits and artist collectives, funding theater, music, dance, and inventive events across the city. Residents can look forward to new performances and creative programs in theaters, plazas, community centers, and other neighborhood spaces, all selected through a competitive review involving Tempe residents and advisory groups.
   

3. Parents press for answers from Tempe school district in Corona del Sol voyeurism case (abc15.com) — Tempe parents are demanding clearer answers from the Tempe Union High School District after a former surveillance officer was indicted on voyeurism charges involving female students at Corona del Sol High School. Families are pushing for a third-party review of privacy safeguards, more transparency about who had camera access, and stronger protections to prevent similar incidents.
   

4. Christian Teacher of the Year: April Ellis teaches 1st graders to 'do hard things,' learning phonics, math facts, self-control (heartlandernews.com) — A Tempe first-grade teacher at Valley Christian School has been named a 2026 Christian Teacher of the Year for her structured, faith-centered approach to phonics, math, and character-building. She focuses on helping young students "do hard things," using science-of-reading strategies, movement, and calming techniques to grow both their academic skills and self-control.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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