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Also on today's calendar: Latin Grammy-Winning Spanish Guitarist Twanguero Live in Tucson — Full Band & Special Guests and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Person Critical after Tucson Pedestrian Collision on First Avenue near Alturas Street (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning on First Avenue near Alturas Street in midtown Tucson, according to Tucson police. The crash shut down part of First Avenue while officers investigated, and few details have been released about the driver as the case remains under investigation.
2. Tucson officials prepare for peak tourism season (kold.com) — As cooler weather approaches, Tucson officials are ramping up events and marketing to boost tourism dollars, from the Mexican Baseball Fiesta and MLB Arizona Fall League games at Kino Stadium to major staples like the Gem and Mineral Show. They're responding to last year's dip in hotel bookings by improving venues, courting more tournaments, and emphasizing Tucson's relative affordability to visitors.
3. Arizona DPS Identifies Three Killed in Wrong-Way Head-On Crash West of Tucson on State Route 86 Near Milepost 159 (parktelegraph.com) — A Tucson driver and two Sells residents have been identified after a deadly wrong-way crash early Sunday on State Route 86 west of Tucson, where impairment is suspected. Investigators say a Ford SUV driven east in the westbound lanes hit a Chevrolet head-on near milepost 159, killing all three people and prompting an ongoing DPS Vehicular Crimes Unit investigation.
4. Report: Arizona's arts makes major economic impact (thecentersquare.com) — Tucson's arts scene, led by organizations like the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, is highlighted as a major contributor to Arizona's $18.4 billion arts-driven economic output. The report details how local nonprofits, jobs, tourism, and rising incomes are strengthening Tucson's cultural sector and why the symphony is growing its endowment to secure future programs.
5. QA Automation Engineer - Recruitment.ai - Tucson, AZ, US (dice.com) — A long-term Quality Assurance Engineer position is open right here in Tucson, offering a chance to work deeply with AHS architecture and lead automation-focused testing strategies. The role emphasizes CI/CD integration, risk-based test planning, and mentoring other engineers, making it a strong opportunity for experienced QA professionals looking to advance their careers locally.
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