Good morning, Surprise.

Phoenix Children's Hospital (Arrowhead Campus) invites West Valley families to Discover Arrowhead, a free indoor celebration offering interactive activities designed for all ages.

Surprise City Council will review a request to rezone a 3.11-acre lot at the southeast corner of 163rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road to allow a new Terrible’s gas station, convenience store and car wash in north Surprise, giving residents a closer option to refuel before work or school.

Mat Clark began his new role as athletic director at Valley Vista High School in July.

He returned unexpectedly after his family moved here from Washington four years ago (a sudden vacancy led to his selection).

The Surprise Parks and Recreation Department is launching registration for the Tot Time program that helps kids ages 3 to 5 become ready for kindergarten through fun learning activities.

Surprise residents can sign up on Monday, Aug. 10 while non-residents register on Monday, Aug. 17.

Arizona agriculture officials today added a fourth inspection for cattle imported from Mexico to spot New World screwworm and protect livestock; the state also plans a sterile fly distribution hub near Douglas (to support prevention efforts) as ranchers are urged to watch for unusual signs.

The Doing Grief Community Healing Project returns at Banner Olive Branch Senior Center (13049 N.

103rd Ave) with new healing programs. The schedule includes a resilience story circle and healing circle orientation on Aug. 6, sound healing on Aug. 11, and creative writing on Aug. 27.

Builders pulled permits for 3,900 new housing units in the Phoenix Valley in June—14% more than last year, following two months of declines.

More than 200 developments are planned to add nearly 300,000 dwellings, even as single-family home construction continues to slow.