Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Thursday, August 21. We wake up today to big news from City Hall, as the Tucson City Council has voted unanimously to set strict new limits for high-volume water users. This action comes right after the controversial cancellation of Project Blue, the massive data center development long rumored to be tied to Amazon. Leaders say these rules are all about protecting Tucson’s precious water supply, especially as we continue to grapple with drought and rapid growth. According to city officials, these rules target businesses and projects that would use more than 11 Olympic-sized pools’ worth of water each month, which is actually more than any customer currently uses. Expect ongoing debate, especially among businesses hoping to expand in Tucson’s tech corridor.Speaking of the Council, we have a challenge holding up the Ward 3 recount. After a tight primary race earlier this month, the official results are on pause until this legal dispute gets resolved. That means residents in north central Tucson, including those near Oracle and Grant, will have to wait a bit longer to find out who’s moving ahead to November.In downtown, all eyes are on our city’s big 250th anniversary celebration for Presidio San Agustín del Tucson. Four stunning new murals went up this week, brightening familiar buildings and telling our city’s story in color. If you’re out tonight, the Bats in Flight event returns at 7 p.m. near the Rillito River, giving families a closeup with some of our most mysterious desert dwellers.We continue to deal with an extreme heat warning. Temperatures today could hit 109, and the city is recommending everyone stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activities after noon. If you work outside or have afternoon plans around Reid Park or the University of Arizona campus, build in shade and water breaks. Relief may come later, as tomorrow’s forecast calls for a chance of afternoon storms and a drop into the upper 90s.The local job market remains steady. This month, Tucson added around four hundred new listings, with healthcare and solar tech leading the way. The real estate market is also active, with the median home sale price sitting just over three hundred seventy thousand dollars. That’s up about three percent since spring. Eastside neighborhoods, especially near Tanque Verde, are seeing the most movement among buyers.We have a heavy but important note from public safety this morning. Pima County officials are seeking access to a murder suspect in custody—Julio Agid—after a series of violent incidents last month. He’s currently being held on federal charges at a confidential location. Meanwhile, in a separate and unrelated case, a Tucson man named Jeremy Welch has been arrested in Kansas on a warrant for serious charges, and authorities are coordinating his extradition.For schools, Palo Verde Magnet High has a bright spot to share. They’re hosting the IMPACT Tucson Resource Fair on Saturday with free backpacks and supplies for students. Catalina Foothills’ girls soccer team also celebrated a big win over Salpointe Catholic last night, holding their lead in the Southern Arizona high school standings.Finally, we close today with a little good news. Volunteers from Barrio Blue Moon teamed up this week to plant shade trees along Main Avenue, bringing together neighbors of all ages and showing just what Tucson’s community spirit is all about.Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe to Local Pulse for the latest updates every morning. 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 quietplease 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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