Good morning, Surprise.

Entries for the annual Surprise Veterans Day parade are now open for clubs, organizations, and residents to join the event scheduled for Tuesday, Nov.

11 at 10 a.m. on Bullard Avenue between Paradise and Tierra Buena lanes—live music and activities will follow as part of the America 250 celebration.

Life Changers Global Ministries in south Phoenix began cleaning up debris Saturday morning from an arson fire that two weeks ago destroyed a building used for its preschool and homeless outreach, with volunteers from Queen Creek and Surprise and local businesses like Home Depot helping clear the rubble—setting the stage for rebuilding.

West Valley Preps football Week 3 scoreboard reported results from Sept.

12 with Valley Vista beating Phoenix Desert Vista 38 to 26 and Centennial defeating Mesa Desert Ridge 71 to 6 in 6A games. Other classes including 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A recorded wins and losses with select games played Sept. 11—updating team records for the season.

High school girls flag football will begin on Sept.15 as local teams from Highland Prep, Valley Vista Monsoon, and Willow Canyon Wildcats get ready for their first games.

Coaches have shared key player names and tough matchups—setting clear goals for a strong season—while local fans in Surprise await the season debut.