Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Surprise.
🏘️ Community
Adoptable pets are available from Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, Arizona Humane Society, Arizona Small Dog Rescue, Arizona Animal Welfare League, and HALO Animal Rescue, with hundreds of cats and dogs waiting for new homes.
Residents are invited to visit each shelter's website for details and next steps.
💼 Business
After a June soft opening, AZ Turn & Burn RC held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Aug.
5 and expanded into an adjacent suite at Crossroads Towne Center located at 12851 W. Bell Road, Suite 114. The expanded facility features an indoor remote-control playground for rentals, memberships & interactive racing.
Take 5 Oil Change has opened three new locations in Arizona, including two in Surprise at 16771 W.
Bell Road and 16590 W. Cactus Road (the third is in Tolleson at 425 N. 99th Ave).
🎓 Education
Desert Oasis Elementary teacher Dr. Efrain Casillas in Surprise was named a 2026 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence today.
He built an award-winning mariachi program that celebrates local culture and inspires his students.
📰 Lifestyle
Goodwill and Delivering Dreams will offer 50% off storewide deals on National Thrift Shop Day on Monday, Aug.
17 in Surprise; local stores will offer discounts on clothing and home goods—savings that help back-to-school budgets and support community programs.
🏈 Sports
OUAZ women’s soccer team announced its 2026 schedule after a 7-11 record last year.
The season starts with road matches against Rocky Mountain plus Carroll, and its home opener is at Spirit Field on Sept. 10 against Embry-Riddle, with conference play continuing at Arizona Christian and Park Gilbert.
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