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Government events this week in City of Tucson: June 23-29

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

By Tucson Standard | Jun 24, 2024

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Tucson opens new cooling center with state-provided "COOLtainers

Published on June 24, 2024

By Tucson Standard | Jun 24, 2024

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Task force initiates planning for Tucson's 1st Avenue Improvement Project

By Tucson Standard | Jun 24, 2024

The 1st Avenue Citizens’ Corridor Planning Task Force is set to convene its initial meeting ahead of the design phase for the 1st Avenue Improvement Project, which spans from Grant Road to River Road. The task force comprises residents, workers, and business or property owners in the vicinity of 1st Avenue who frequently use the corridor. This group aims to represent the interests of transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

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Tucson Border Sector Chief: Illegal immigrant with prior 'felony conviction of a sex crime' arrested again

By Tucson Standard | Jun 20, 2024

John Modlin, Chief Border Patrol Agent of the Tucson Sector, said a significant arrest was made when border agents arrested an illegal immigrant south of Sells, Arizona. The alien had a prior felony conviction for "sex crimes" in Oregon.

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Tucson Border Sector Chief: Border agents arrest alien with 'with an Interpol warrant' for murder

By Tucson Standard | Jun 20, 2024

John Modlin, Chief Border Patrol Agent of the Tucson Sector, said border agents arrested an illegal alien south of Sells, Arizona. The alien had "an Interpol warrant out of Guatemala" for kidnapping and murder.

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Tucson opens new cooling center amid rising summer temperatures

By Tucson Standard | Jun 20, 2024

Published on June 20, 2024

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jun 18, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government event this week in City of Tucson: June 16-22

By Tucson Standard | Jun 17, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

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Tucson launches Operation Splash for monsoon season safety

By Tucson Standard | Jun 17, 2024

Published on June 17, 2024

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Tucson initiates Operation Splash to safeguard travelers during storms

By Tucson Standard | Jun 17, 2024

The City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) has initiated its Operation Splash campaign to protect the traveling public during storms. Crews from the DTM's Streets Maintenance Division are staging barricades at hundreds of dip crossings throughout the city.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jun 14, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 12 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jun 12, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 12 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Tucson receives $3.5M grant for Southwest-specific building code development

By Tucson Standard | Jun 12, 2024

Tucson has received a $3.5 million grant aimed at developing building codes tailored to the Southwest region. The initiative is expected to address unique climatic and environmental challenges faced by the area.

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Housing First seeks volunteers for assembling care packages

By Tucson Standard | Jun 12, 2024

The City of Tucson’s Housing First team is seeking community volunteers to help assemble care packages for people experiencing homelessness. The care kits contain essential items such as non-perishable food, water, hygiene products, and other necessities to support individuals who are not housed. The completed kits are distributed by outreach workers from the Multidisciplinary Outreach Teams (MDOT), a component of Housing First.

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Local Government Meetings today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jun 11, 2024

City of Tucson Local Government Meetings today.

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Convicted rapist illegal alien arrested west of Nogales

By Tucson Standard | Jun 10, 2024

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents arrested Jose Castro-Ramirez, a convicted felon and rapist, near Nogales. John Modlin, CBP’s chief patrol agent in the Tucson Sector, announced the arrest on X on June 4.

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Illegal alien pedophile arrested near San Miguel

By Tucson Standard | Jun 10, 2024

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents arrested Juventino Torres-Garcia, a convicted felon and pedophile, near San Miguel. John Modlin, CBP’s chief patrol agent in the Tucson Sector, announced the arrest on X on June 6.

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Government events this week in City of Tucson: June 9-15

By Tucson Standard | Jun 10, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

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Tucson receives $2.5 million federal grant for affordable housing

By Tucson Standard | Jun 10, 2024

The City of Tucson has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funds to support affordable housing initiatives. The grant, part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant program, aims to alleviate housing shortages and provide assistance to low-income families.