Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
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🎭 Culture
On July 30, community members attended a gel printing workshop at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise where they made take-home art pieces while exploring the 'Lasting Impressions' exhibit showcasing local work.
🎓 Education
Dysart Unified School District opened on Aug.
6 for the 2026-2027 school year, welcoming staff, students and families. District board members and Superintendent John Croteau highlighted teacher preparation at meet-the-teacher sessions (and orientations) during the welcome events.
🏛️ Government
ADOT announced planned closures on I-10, Loop 101, and Loop 202 with lane restrictions on SR 51 from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday to support road construction; drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and use detours for their commute.
🏥 Health
A federal advisory panel voted to let compounding pharmacies sell six peptide compounds (despite safety concerns) after a two-day meeting that raised alarms among local health experts.
The FDA and HHS will soon decide if this move reverses the 2023 ban.
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