Daily Brief
July 27, 2026
Monday
🏛️ Government
Amphitheater Public Schools to put property sales on November ballot. Amphitheater Public Schools is seeking voter approval on the Nov. 3 ballot to sell, lease, or exchange land and buildings the district no longer needs, according to Inside Tucson Business.
Gov. Hobbs holds "100 Days Out" rally in Tucson. Governor Katie Hobbs held a campaign rally in Tucson on Sunday, 100 days before Election Day, to rally Democratic support for her 2026 reelection bid.
Tohono O'odham Nation asks federal court to halt border wall construction. The Tohono O'odham Nation has filed a federal court request to stop border wall construction across tribal lands, citing sovereignty concerns, damage to sacred sites, and environmental harm, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
Pima County offers help navigating new SNAP work requirements. Pima County has announced it is ready to assist residents affected by federal changes that expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, according to Inside Tucson Business.
🚨 Public Safety
Driver hospitalized after crashing into tree on River Road. A single-vehicle crash on East River Road near Via Entrada on Sunday shut down westbound traffic for several hours. The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the driver was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries but has since been listed as stable.
🏗️ Development & Business
Downtown shooting prompts Empire Pizza to call off expansion. Tucson pizzeria Empire Pizza and Pub has indicated via social media that it is likely abandoning plans to expand into the Hydra building downtown, a decision that appears connected to last week's shooting in the area, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
Vandalism does not deter plans for desert EV lounge. A Tucson desert EV lounge project is moving forward despite vandalism at its bunker site, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
UA Tech Park startup converts captured CO₂ into aviation fuel. Tucson-based Dimensional Energy, operating out of the UA Tech Park, has developed technology that converts captured carbon dioxide into renewable oil usable for aviation fuel, diesel, and other products, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
TMC Health Foundation receives $500,000 grant for virtual care expansion. The TMC Health Foundation has received a $500,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation to expand virtual health care access at TMC Rincon and extend services to underserved populations across Southern Arizona, according to Inside Tucson Business.
🎉 Community & Events
Barrio Anita neighborhood distributes free school supplies. The Barrio Anita neighborhood hosted a back-to-school supply giveaway over the weekend, providing free materials to local families ahead of the new school year, according to KGUN 9.
⛈️ Weather — Tucson
No active NWS alerts are in effect.
Today: Sunny and hot with a high near 105°F. Heat index values could reach 108°F. A slight chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. West northwest winds 1–10 mph. Tonight brings mostly cloudy skies with a low around 80°F and a slight chance of overnight storms; heat index values could remain as high as 106°F.
Tomorrow (Tuesday): Mostly sunny with a high near 104°F and heat index up to 106°F.
Outlook: Above-average temperatures persist through the week, with highs climbing to 107°F Wednesday and 109°F Thursday. Daily storm chances continue into the early week before tapering, but the heat remains the primary concern through at least the end of the work week.