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Coffee in hand, Tempe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tempe border-wall contractor's office hit with pre-dawn window damage
  • See which AGT finalist is headlining at Tempe Improv soon
  • Freshman star's breakout night electrifies Tempe in ASU's home victory

Also on today's calendar: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Roots and Rhythm" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Thunderstorms and wind, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Border wall construction company's Tempe office reports criminal damage over broken windows (kjzz.org) — Tempe police are investigating criminal damage at Fisher Industries' local office after several windows were broken early Friday morning. The company, a federal border wall contractor, was the focus of a protest call online following the removal of a long-occupied "grandmother tree" near the border, though investigators have not publicly linked the two incidents.
   

• Tempe's got a talent, TV show confirms (tempenews.com) — A local ASU student magician who just reached the finals of "America's Got Talent" is headlining a show at the Tempe Improv on October 18, giving Tempe fans a chance to see his act live. He's balancing sudden national exposure with finishing his senior year on campus, and says Tempe and ASU have been central to his growth as both a performer and student.
   

• Cardae Mack breakout effort highlights Arizona State's win over Hawaii (thesportsanimal.com) — Arizona State's home win in Tempe over Hawaii, powered by freshman running back Cardae Mack's 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns, gave Sun Devils fans something to cheer about. The 30-12 victory also showcased a stronger defensive effort after last week's lopsided loss in Tempe to Baylor, with ASU controlling the ground game and limiting Hawaii's rushing attack.
   

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  • We planted milkweed last year.
    Look who's coming! A monarch caterpillar!!!! Yeah. We're gonna plant more. Also saw a few monarch butterflies today there (Nextdoor The Lakes)
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    Vincent, a cat who went missing in Tempe, AZ, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 12 hours. Message from Owner: "He went out… (Nextdoor Royal Tempe Estates)
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🗞 Nearby News

Chandler

  • Chandler's Latino Leaders Program aims to inspire the next generation (abc15.com)
  • Chandler Community to Come Together for 5th Annual Mental Wellbeing Walk - (azinformant.org)
  • Costi Hinn makes history at Share the Arrows, urges wives to be 'crowns' (theblaze.com)

Paradise Valley

  • KJZZ's Sun Up October 9, 2026 (kjzz.org)

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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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