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BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
Free diapers, school supplies, haircuts and food boxes at July 27 event in Scottsdale
On Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) will provide free diapers, baby wipes, school supplies, wellness kits, food boxes, haircuts and other essentials at its Community Care Day event. The event will take place at the NOAH Cholla Health Center, located...
These Engaged Basketball Stars Competed Against Each Other in the WNBA All-Star Game This Weekend
2024 is the year of the WNBA. From a stellar rookie class to the brewing fashion culture and sold-out arenas, the 27-year-old league is finally getting the recognition it deserves for being the flagship of women’s basketball. The league brought both newfound and loyal fans to Phoenix for the 2024 AT&T All-Star Game on July 20, 2024, where the Team USA crew (composed of players headed to the Paris Olympic Games) went head-to-head against a group of WNBA All-Stars (who weren't selected for the upcoming Olympics). For engaged couple DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas, this meant a battle of the brides-to-be.
Goodyear retirement community announces two-story villas with elevators
The Goodyear location of Robson Resort Communities launched move in ready Golf Villas. The two-story properties include an ADA compliant elevator to accommodate their residents, who are all 55-years ...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Court summons pending for AZ state senator clocked going 71 mph in a 35-mph zone
State Sen. Justine Wadsack refused to sign a criminal citation for excessive speeding, triggering a pending court summons to have her acknowledge the alleged violation, Tucson police say. Police radar captured the Marana Republican driving 71 mph in a 35-mph zone in central Tucson in mid-March. Wadsack said she was "racing home" because...
Arizona Man Receives 90-month Federal Prison Term For Shipping Meth To New Hampshire By Mail
A Federal Court has sentenced Michael Bowling, a 49-year-old resident of Arizona, to 90 months in prison for the distribution of methamphetamine through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The drugs were shipped to New Hampshire, and Bowling was found guilty of the crime. On Monday, the federal court in...
Ahwatukee triple murder suspect had stints on probation in Arizona and California
PHOENIX — The lengthy criminal history of a triple murder suspect in Ahwatukee is coming into focus, including stints on probation in Arizona and California. 12News has uncovered some alarming circumstances where his criminal behavior continued while on state supervision. Chase Christman, 30, has been charged with three counts...
Listen to the full season of The Arizona Republic's 'Rediscovering: The Roots of Radicalism'
THE ROOTS OF RADICALISMListen to the full season| What is going on in Arizona? | The Goldwater era After the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and after digging into Arizona's prominent role in the plot to overturn the 2020 election, Republic reporters repeatedly heard questions we couldn't quite answer. ...
Phoenix boy gets third place in North American Lego contest
PHOENIX — Most artists who want to celebrate the unique Arizona landscape use mediums like paints, mosaics or spray-painted murals. However, for 8-year-old Tobias Camen, Legos are the perfect way to recreate the Sonoran Desert. Tobias, who is from Phoenix, won national recognition for his creativity with Lego sets...
Heat continues across the Valley with storms possible
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It was another warm start to our morning, with lows in the mid-90s. This afternoon will be a hot one with highs around 112. That’s still warmer than our average high this time of year, which is 106 degrees! The record high for today’s date is 115 degrees.
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