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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Surprise streets feature new public art on nine traffic boxes along Cactus Road that showcase vinyl wrap creations by local artists (Laura Thurbon, Sienna Dutsch, and Jessi Kerr) selected through a competitive process and a month-long public vote. Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Girls Mentorship's Pursue More Summer Camp offers early bird registration for its week-long day camp that boosts confidence and leadership in girls ages 10 to 13 — applications are open now. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Seven students at Highland Prep earned the RECF Engineering Industry Certification after passing a two-step test process in November. Their achievement shows the school’s strong focus on STEM skills and prepares them for future engineering careers. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Eight students from Insight Academy and Arizona Virtual Academy earned top honors at the regional Future Business Leaders of America competition held at Ottawa University-Arizona on Jan. 14 and 16 — they now qualify for the state round with 130 medals awarded in various categories. Surprise Independent
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World Baseball Classic Exhibition: Kansas City Royals vs. Cuba
1:05-3:05 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — $11.00 to $249.00 — Experience international baseball as Cuba takes on the Kansas City Royals in a thrilling exhibition match.
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Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants
6:05 AM – 4:05 PM — Surprise Stadium — Tickets available — Witness the excitement of Cactus League Spring Training as the Giants take on the Royals.
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Padres vs. Rangers Spring Training Game
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — Check website for ticket pricing — Enjoy the Padres battle the Rangers on Sensory Awareness Day with family-friendly festivities.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals Spring Training
11:05 AM – 6:35 PM — Surprise Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of Cactus League Spring Training as the Dodgers take on the Royals.
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Spring Training: Rockies vs. Royals
5:05 AM – 12:35 PM — Surprise Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting clash between the Rockies and Royals during Cactus League Spring Training in the heart of Arizona.
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Spencer's Place 5K Fun Run
8-11 a.m. — Heritage Club — Fundraising event — Support an inclusive workforce while enjoying a fun run in Surprise.
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