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In today's newsletter:

  • What Tucson's proposed shelter zoning changes could mean for your neighborhood
  • How three Tucson water rescues unfolded in just 30 minutes
  • Rediscover Tucson's best hikes, festivals, and neighborhoods for a local staycation

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 has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tucson mulls permanent relaxing of homeless shelter codes halfway through temporary housing emergency (tucsonsentinel.com) — Tucson officials are considering permanent zoning changes to make it easier for churches and nonprofits to open homeless shelters before the current housing emergency expires in February. Public meetings this fall will shape proposed code amendments that could expand shelter options, including micro-shelters, while balancing neighborhood concerns and access to transit, services, and city-owned sites.
   

2. Fire crews respond to three Tucson swift water rescues within thirty-minute span (abc15.com) — Three swift water rescues in different parts of Tucson within 30 minutes sent one driver to the hospital and left others shaken but safe after Monday's storms. Crews emphasize that even shallow, fast-moving water can sweep away cars and people, urging Tucson residents to turn around instead of driving or walking through flooded washes and streets.
   

3. Tucson Travel Guide (airbnb.com) — If you live in Tucson, this guide doubles as a reminder of just how much is in your backyard, from saguaro-filled national parks and Sabino Canyon to downtown arts venues and university museums. It highlights neighborhood vibes, major festivals, and practical tips on hiking, stargazing, and getting around so you can better host visitors or plan your own staycation adventures.
   

4. Arizona's oldest movie put the state on the map for Western movies (azcentral.com) — Long before modern blockbusters, a 1940 film called "Arizona" helped turn Tucson into a major Western movie hub. Columbia Pictures built Old Tucson Studios for the production, and that set later hosted hundreds of classics, from John Wayne films to "Tombstone." Today, Old Tucson still operates as both an active set and a tourist attraction for movie fans.
   

5. 260901-F-VG512-1235 (af.mil) — Tucson just hosted the first Space Doctrine Conference, bringing U.S. Space Force leaders, international militaries, and University of Arizona experts together to plan regional space Centers of Excellence. Over four days, participants in Tucson worked through hands-on exercises, technical demos, and strategy sessions to strengthen multinational space doctrine, training, and security cooperation across the Western Hemisphere.
   

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