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Hello Tucson! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Tucson changes and events made this week's must-read local list?
  • Why the Slaughterhouse is giving Tucson one final terrifying season.
  • How a Tucson TV station's tip led to a federal bomb-charge

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Some sun with a shower or two, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasantly cool, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. AZPM's News Weekend: These are the five must-read stories of the week for Oct. 5-9 (azpm.org) — Tucson food lovers face a big change as iconic hot dog spot El Güero Canelo goes up for sale, even as Tucson Meet Yourself and Slugfest prepare to draw crowds downtown this month. The roundup also highlights UA's fraternity suspension, a major audit of Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind, border-wall protests near Lochiel, and a capital-punishment controversy with Tucson ties.
   

2. 'One more scare': The Slaughterhouse rises from the dead for one more season (kgun9.com) — Tucson horror fans get one last chance to brave the Slaughterhouse, as the longtime haunted attraction returns for a final season of clowns, jump scares, and jarring lights. Veteran and new scare actors are working weekends through the end of October, giving families and thrill-seekers multiple chances to visit before the doors close for good.
   

3. Tucson Man Criminally Charged for Bomb Threat Against the White House (crweworld.com) — A Tucson man has been federally charged after allegedly emailing a local TV station a threat to bomb the White House and other Washington, D.C. locations, prompting an FBI investigation. Prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tucson emphasize that community tips were crucial and that all defendants remain presumed innocent while the case proceeds in federal court.
   

4. Uri Sharon, Soldier and Artist, Explores Grief, Innocence at 10/7 Event (azjewishpost.com) — Tucson's Jewish community recently gathered at the Tucson Jewish Community Center for "Kindling Hope," marking three years since the Oct. 7 attacks with prayers, stories from Israeli guests, and a candle-lighting ceremony. Speakers, including new emissary Shay Oren and artist-soldier Uri Sharon, reflected on grief, resilience, Jewish identity, and how local programs aim to strengthen young Jews' confidence and connection to their history.
   

5. Medicaid cuts strip refugees and other legal immigrants of their health coverage (pressherald.com) — A Tucson family caring for a ventilator-dependent son is among thousands of legal immigrants in Arizona who just lost Medicaid coverage under new federal restrictions. The change, effective October 1, especially affects refugees and trafficking survivors, leaving many unsure how they'll afford life-sustaining care and medications as Arizona alone removes 29,000 legal immigrants from its Medicaid rolls.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Went outside last evening a little before 6 and was welcomed by this stunningly beautiful RAINBOW.
    Turned around and found the 'artist' behind me. (Nextdoor SaddleBrooke)
  • I wanted to introduce Daisey to everyone!
    She is our foster pup from PACC. She had been at PACC since March. She is 3.5 years old and a Black/White Pit Bull. Daisey had cherry eye and needed… (Nextdoor Highlands Ranch)
  • Akima, LLC posted a job opening for Logistics, Warehouse & Asset Management SME, Tucson AZ in Tucson. Apply here.
  • ALS, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving/Warehouse in Tucson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucson here.

Ok Tucson! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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