Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Saturday, October twenty-fifth.We wake up today after a week of big conversations shaping our community. Just last night, more than two hundred people packed an elementary school in Tucson to talk about the possibility of a new ICE detention center coming to nearby Marana. With emotions running high, neighbors voiced concerns about how a detention center could change life in the area. Local veterans spoke up, worried about safety and due process. Marana’s city leaders say they have few options to stop it, since they’re still waiting for clear information from the Utah-based company eyeing the old Marana prison site. The next steps remain uncertain, but the mood at the town hall made it clear: Tucsonans want a say in the future of their neighborhoods.Switching gears to Friday’s traffic and safety update, River and Craycroft remains closed following a fatal two-vehicle crash on Tucson’s northside early this morning. Emergency crews are on scene, detours are in place, so plan for delays if your route takes you anywhere near the Rillito. In Midtown, Tucson Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened Friday evening. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring answers to the family.Let’s look at the weather. After yesterday’s gusty winds, today brings us mild, dry air and highs in the low 80s, perfect for the outdoor events on tap. If you’re headed out to the 4th Avenue Street Fair or a hike up Tumamoc Hill, grab sunscreen but leave the umbrella at home. The weekend outlook keeps us warm and sunny, cooling into the high 60s by late evening.In city hall news, debate is growing over changes to SNAP benefits. The Department of Economic Security warns that unless Congress acts, benefits for refugees and some families may be scaled back or temporarily lapse next month. These changes could affect hundreds here, so organizations along South Sixth Avenue and Grant Road are preparing emergency food drives just in case.Tucson’s economy is buzzing. On 22nd Street, a local coffee roaster celebrated their grand opening, while a well-known restaurant on Speedway announced it will close next month due to rising rents. The job market offers hope, though—University of Arizona is hiring for nearly two hundred seasonal and part-time roles for winter events, and Raytheon is scheduling interviews for technical staff by the airport.Looking ahead, Tucson Meet Yourself continues in Jácome Plaza with music, food, and cultural performances all weekend. High school football heats up as the Salpointe Lancers clinched a playoff spot last night, while Catalina Foothills’ girls varsity volleyball advances to the state finals. Big cheers for our local students.Finally, a smile for your Saturday. Volunteers with Tucson Clean and Beautiful came together at Reid Park to plant native trees, helping to keep our Sonoran landscape green and cool for the kids who play there.This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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