Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Thursday, July 24th, 2025. We wake up today under partly cloudy skies after a night of scattered monsoon showers that brought some much-needed relief. Today, the forecast calls for a high near 96, with thunderstorm chances tapering off after midday. Take those umbrellas with you just in case, especially on the north and east sides, but most outdoor plans should carry on as usual.There’s breaking news on the business front as city officials prepare for an important meeting tonight at Mica Mountain High School about the massive new Project Blue data center planned near the Pima County Fairgrounds. The Arizona Luminaria and KJZZ are reporting that Amazon Web Services is the partner behind the project, though Amazon has yet to confirm that directly. Neighbors and business owners are keen to learn how this could transform the local job scene and infrastructure. Expect more updates from City Hall later this week as the final details shake out.In City Hall news, the early voting period is winding down for the city council primaries in Wards 3, 5, and 6. There’s still time for Democratic voters to request a ballot through the end of today. Meanwhile, the Flowing Wells School Board is reviewing budget and staffing adjustments in light of newly announced federal funding cuts, with parents voicing questions about class sizes and support staff for the year ahead.On the education beat, students across the Vail and Benson school districts are just back in session this week, with Sunnyside and Douglas Unified gearing up for a July 30th start. Tucson Unified and Catalina Foothills kids start back on August 4th. Teachers and staff are welcoming families with open houses and orientation nights, aiming to start the school year on a bright note. In a win for our younger learners, Pima JTED and Junior Achievement partnered with Tucson Federal Credit Union to provide hands-on financial literacy training to over 100 high school students this summer, some from neighborhoods that typically have fewer resources. It’s a community effort that’s making a real difference.Looking at our local job market, the Project Blue data center could bring hundreds of new positions in construction, tech support, and operations. Other businesses are also hiring, with some major chains on the south side launching seasonal work postings this week. If you’re looking for new opportunities, keep an eye on those local job boards.On the housing front, the east side is seeing a slight uptick in closed home sales and some price correction as more listings enter the market. Real estate agents say buyers are benefiting from new inventory, but affordable options under three hundred thousand dollars remain in high demand.If you’re looking for things to do, mark your calendar for tonight’s Science at Sunset: Songs of Starlight event at Flandrau Science Center on University Boulevard, running from five thirty to nine. On Saturday, the Saguaro Sunset Night Market lights up Old Tucson’s Main Street, and the Summer Safari Nights continue at Reid Park Zoo on Friday and Saturday evenings. Families can find some cool relief and local flavor at these outdoor events.In city culture, Tucson Police have unveiled a custom lowrider community car, painted and tricked out in partnership with Sunnyside High School students and local artists. It’s already making headlines for breaking down barriers and building positive relationships between officers and residents, especially at car shows and community days. Keep an eye out for it at local parades and gatherings this month.Turning to crime and public safety, Tucson Police continue to investigate a string of vehicle break-ins near Broadway Boulevard and Pantano Road overnight. There are extra patrols in the area, and detectives are reminding us to lock up cars and avoid leaving valuables in sight. On a positive note, there were several arrests related to catalytic converter thefts on the northwest side, and police say tips from community members played a big role in the investigation.For our feel-good story, we want to highlight Tucson Federal Credit Union’s Robyn Austin, who was just honored as Junior Achievement’s Volunteer of the Year for her work teaching financial literacy across local schools. Her passion has helped students gain real-world skills and confidence, showing that community service can change lives.As we wrap up, we want to say thank you for tuning in. Subscribe to Local Pulse for daily updates, and remember, community connection is what makes Tucson thrive. This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. 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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