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These big, splashy Texas restaurants have landed in Arizona

These big, splashy Texas restaurants have landed in Arizona

Texas' influence on metro Phoenix's dining scene is big and ever-growing. Here's a look at Texas-based restaurant chains that opened in 2026.
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Arizona charter schools ranked among best in country, new study shows

Arizona charter schools ranked among best in country, new study shows

Arizona lost the top spot, but 13 schools made the top 100 list in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. See which schools are the best.
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State Farm to pay out $5B dividend. What Arizona customers must know

State Farm to pay out $5B dividend. What Arizona customers must know

State Farm is paying a $5 billion dividend out to customers. Will you receive a check? How much could you get? What Arizona customers need to know.
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Phoenix Reaches 200 Miles of Cool Pavement to Combat Extreme Heat

Phoenix Reaches 200 Miles of Cool Pavement to Combat Extreme Heat

Phoenix, Arizona, has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to mitigate extreme heat by reaching 200 miles of 'cool pavement' coverage this week (KNXV, 2026-08-18). The city's Streets Department applies a reflective gray coating containing titanium dioxide to low-traffic residential roads in need of maintenance. This coating reflects sunlight, reducing pavement surface temperatures by up to 12°F (6.7°C). The program, initiated in 2020, aims to provide some relief from the city's intense heat, with the coating expected to last approximately eight years. While the initiative is not a complete solution to Phoenix's heat challenges, city officials believe even small temperature reductions can make a meaningful difference.
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Mesa Mother Arrested for Child Abuse After Son Found with Drugs in System and Left in Hot Garage

Mesa Mother Arrested for Child Abuse After Son Found with Drugs in System and Left in Hot Garage

A Mesa mother, 32-year-old Amy Nicole Shellhammer, has been arrested and is facing charges of child abuse and failure to obey a court order. She allegedly left her two-year-old son in a garage without air conditioning. The incident came to light on August 1 when officers responded to Shellhammer's home for a fatal overdose involving a man. During the investigation, it was discovered that the two-year-old child had fentanyl, methamphetamine, and THC in his system following a medical evaluation. Shellhammer reportedly admitted to smoking fentanyl, meth, and marijuana more than 10 times a day inside her residence with her son present, acknowledging his exposure to the drugs. A neighbor also informed police that Shellhammer had admitted to leaving her son in the garage days earlier, and it took the neighbor up to 30 minutes to wake the child.
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LOEWE Opens New Boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Expanding U.S. Luxury Retail Presence

LOEWE Opens New Boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Expanding U.S. Luxury Retail Presence

LOEWE Opens New Boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Expanding U.S. Luxury Retail Presence
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Where are Flock cameras? Have my plates been run? Visit these sites

Where are Flock cameras? Have my plates been run? Visit these sites

These websites aim to inform the public about Flock data and its automatic license plate reader cameras.
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Arizona school voucher reform measure likely won't reach voters

Arizona school voucher reform measure likely won't reach voters

Legal challenges and invalid signatures appear to have kept proposed Arizona school voucher reforms off the November ballot.
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Fountain Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Wire Fraud Scheme Affecting Over 500 Victims

Fountain Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Wire Fraud Scheme Affecting Over 500 Victims

Fountain Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Wire Fraud Scheme Affecting Over 500 Victims
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Who is Santa Muerte? What we found inside Arizona's largest temple

Who is Santa Muerte? What we found inside Arizona's largest temple

Inside Phoenix's Santa Muerte temple: the rituals, offerings and beliefs drawing a growing following.
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Arizona football players named USA TODAY Preseason All-Americans

Arizona football players named USA TODAY Preseason All-Americans

Hamilton wide receiver Roye Oliver III and Basha kicker Mikey Barth both were named to USA TODAY's Preseason All-American first team in football.
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Arizona's First Dog Café, Stray Café, Opens in Phoenix to Facilitate Adoptions

Arizona's First Dog Café, Stray Café, Opens in Phoenix to Facilitate Adoptions

Stray Café, Arizona's first and only dog café, has officially opened its doors in Phoenix. This new establishment offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy coffee while interacting with adoptable rescue dogs in an open and engaging environment. The café partners with local rescue organizations, such as Cruz’s Crusaders, to host a rotating selection of dogs. The goal is to unite the community and various rescues across the Valley to increase dog adoptions. Unlike traditional adoption events that can be challenging to organize, Stray Café provides a consistent and comfortable space for potential adopters to meet and bond with dogs. Visitors are encouraged to make online reservations due to space limitations, though walk-ins are accommodated if capacity allows.