Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Surprise veteran Wanona (Winnie) Fritz received a national legacy award in Washington, D.C. today for her service in military medicine and local projects; her career spans from caring for soldiers in Vietnam to aiding city housing initiatives.
💼 Business
Panda Express is planning its first location in north Surprise and a neighborhood meeting to discuss the conditional use permit is set for Wednesday, Aug.
12 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Asante Library (16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive).
Urban Bird Hot Chicken, a Houston-based fast-casual restaurant (founded in 2020), has picked Phoenix as a top expansion market and is looking for experienced restaurant operators.
The chain currently has 24 Texas locations and four more opening soon, and it plans to bring its franchise model to Arizona in the near future.
🏈 Sports
The Desert Sands Contracting team won the Grand Softball League Summer 1 Weekday League Championship in Surprise.
Managers Randy Van Wagner and Brad Brulotte—who guided a 10-4-2 record—led the team with strong defense, including Brulotte playing as a rover.
General Exterminating ended its undefeated season with a championship win at the Field of Dreams in Surprise (their home field).
The team scored in double digits every game and averaged 15.5 runs while keeping contests close.
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