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🌱 Patch AM: Why Tempe pulled a $7 million Axon item at the last minute.
And on the Tempe Patch calendar - The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference
Hello again Tempe! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Tempe pulled a $7 million Axon item at the last minute.
- Why Tempe just pulled the plug on its Flock cameras
- Which Tempe shows and festivals are worth planning for this fall?
Also on today's calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 102 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 100, low: 80.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Tempe scraps Axon agenda item after license plate reader mix-up (azfamily.com) — Tempe officials have confirmed the city has fully ended its automated license plate reader program and will not seek a new provider, after a clerical error briefly left ALPR language in a proposed Axon contract. The item was pulled from the City Council agenda, but residents still voiced concerns about surveillance technology and data use, prompting plans to revisit the Axon deal without camera provisions. 
2. Growing number of cities getting rid of flock cameras (signalscv.com) — Tempe officials have shut off the city's Flock automated license plate reader system and are canceling the contract, citing growing concerns about privacy and potential misuse despite no known abuses locally. The move follows similar decisions in other cities nationwide and reflects a broader debate over how much surveillance Tempe residents should accept in the name of public safety.
3. Top 10 Events in the Valley in September & October (phoenixmag.com) — Several big fall events are headed to Tempe, including Phantom of the Opera and The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour at ASU Gammage, plus Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake benefiting Tempe Sister Cities. The roundup also highlights major concerts, festivals, and food events across the Valley, giving you plenty of options for nights out through October.
4. Lawyer for Arizona State Hockey Player Who Collapsed During Workout Searching for Answers (bleacherreport.com) — An Arizona State hockey player collapsed during an outdoor workout in Tempe on August 20 and remains hospitalized with his family at his side, according to their attorney. The lawyer is questioning whether the grueling session in desert heat was appropriate and is pushing ASU to conduct an independent investigation into how the workout was planned and supervised.
📸 Around Tempe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe
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★ Featured events ★
- The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference →
Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe, 1600 S 52nd St, Tempe
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Toddler Storytime
Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room
10:00 am - Budding Builders
Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room
11:00 am - Paws 2 Read
Tempe Public Library - Learning Lab
3:30 pm - JV Volleyball - Girl's: Moon Valley vs Tempe
Tempe High School
4:00 pm - Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
Tempe High Tempe, AZ 85283
4:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Moon Valley vs Tempe
Tempe High School
5:00 pm - Q1 - JV Volleyball @ Fees
Connolly Middle School Fees College Preparatory Middle School, 1600 E Watson Dr, Tempe\
5:00 pm - Q1 - JV Volleyball @ Mosley
Gililland Middle School Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School, 1025 S Beck Ave, Tempe, AZ 85
5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Storytime
Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room
10:00 am - JV Volleyball - Girl's: North Canyon vs Tempe
Tempe High School
4:00 pm - Happily Ever Crafter
Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room
4:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: North Canyon vs Tempe
Tempe High School
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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- King needs a foster or adopter!!
We don't know his age- all his teeth are ground down :( He is cat and dog friendly! Just a lover who wants hugs and kisses. Desert Haven Sanctuary … (Nextdoor South Tempe) - does anyone know about the history of the sweet tuxedo cat who hangs out on 14th street?
she will just walk into my house and sit on my lap. I'm wondering if she is spayed (no ear tip or visible spay tattoo) and if anyone is giving her… (Nextdoor Daley Park)
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Tempe. Apply here.
- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Little Caesars - Crew Member - 3175 in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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