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XMAS in July at Si Charro! Restaurants
Gift cards in $100 increments can be purchased at any Si Charro! location or may be pre-ordered now until July 22 at http://www.sicharro.com/xmasinjuly. All pre-orders will be mailed to purchasers by the end of July (depending on the destination please allow 5-8 business days to arrive). In-store sales will be available only on July 24th and 25th.
Trump and Vance make competing endorsements in fiery Arizona primary race
Former President Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), who are now at the top of the Republican ticket, have made competing endorsements for the front runners of Arizona’s heated Republican primary in the 8th Congressional District. Trump has endorsed Abe Hamadeh, who ran in 2022 for attorney general in Arizona but lost to Democrat […]
Councilmember Dawn Oliphant appointed by governor to Arizona Department of Revenue Municipal Tax Code Commission
Queen Creek Councilmember Dawn Oliphant was recently appointed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs to serve as a representative on the Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission. The Municipal Tax Code Commission consists of nine mayors and council members of cities or towns that have adopted the Model City Tax Code. Of these individuals, five are appointed by the governor.
Oro Valley golf course worker dies after bees attack him
A Pusch Ridge Golf Course worker has died from injuries sustained June 24, when he was attacked by a swarm of bees on the Oro Valley course. Rick Messina, 57, was an Indigo Sports associate who had worked for two years on the agronomy team at El Conquistador Golf Management. Indigo Sports, acquired by Troon in 2021, contracts with the Town of Oro Valley to manage El Conquistador Golf.
The Joy Bus receives grant to help open new location, serve more people with cancer across the Valley
In the spirit of supporting the community, a $100,000 donation from the James M. Cox Foundation was recently presented to The Joy Bus founder Jennifer Caraway by Alex Taylor, chairman and chief executive officer of Cox Enterprises. The Joy Bus is committed to relieving the daily struggles of people with...
Allie Skaggs signs with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball
Allie Skaggs, one of the most accomplished second basemen in Arizona softball history, will continue her playing career this summer with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball. AU announced Wednesday morning that Skaggs will join the league for its five weeks of competition at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill., starting July 26.
Tucson's Marro Technologies Innovates to Slash Software Costs for Businesses
Amidst the digital transformation, a Tucson-based startup is making significant strides toward optimizing software expenses for businesses. Marro Technologies, a venture that participated in Pima County Economic Development's Crucible at FORGE program, is offering a platform that meticulously monitors software usage across medium to enterprise-level companies. This solution effectively identifies overlooked savings by cutting down on unnecessary software licenses, as reported by the Pima County Newsroom.
Retired Secret Service agent comments on attempted assassination
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A retired Secret Service agent is offering a glimpse into what securing an event requires, as is an Arizona sheriff who has secured three events for the former president. The retired agent said the Secret Service is tasked with being 100% right, 100% of the...
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