Good morning, Surprise.

January home goods sales offer big discounts for shoppers refreshing their spaces this month; Target is discounting essentials up to 40% off and will launch a designer bedding line next Sunday (Target Store Director Jason Anderson), while Walmart and others offer deals to help with spring cleaning.

Garrison Ast, Matthew Spurlin, and Justin Proulx (from Surprise and El Mirage) were named to the dean’s list at the University of Jamestown after earning at least a 3.5 GPA in their fall semester courses; 421 students achieved this honor.

APS seeks a 14% rate hike that could raise residential bills from $302 to $355 while data centers may face a 45% rise.

Customers have submitted letters opposing the increases + public comment is set for Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. at the commission office on W. Washington St.

The federal government cut nearly $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance abuse programs across Arizona Tuesday night — some services like crisis hotlines remain, but training and education programs now face sudden changes as providers, including those in Surprise, adjust to the new order.

Wednesday Night Doubles

6-7:30 p.m. — Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex — $7.50 — Enjoy a lively evening of rotational mixed doubles tennis.