Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Surprise is holding a public auction that includes mobile phones and equipment until 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 — buyers must pick up items by appointment within five days after the auction closes. Surprise Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Benevilla, a nonprofit providing Adult Day Services in Surprise, was accredited by CARF International for three years—its seventh consecutive accreditation—confirming its strong quality standards for programs including the Dementia Care Specialist Program and Governance Standards applied services. Surprise Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valley Vista, mostly known for its girls basketball team, is aiming to boost its football program under new head coach Ryan Desrochers. The team will open its season on Aug. 29 by traveling to Phoenix to face the O’Connor Eagles—players plan to shift tactics with a stronger run game. Surprise Independent
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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