Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS UNDERWAY - Tucson's Mayor and Council is meeting in Study Session at this hour. Items include an update on the Safe City Initiative as it relates to the City's Domestic Violence Court, an update on expanding economic opportunity in Tucson, and more. Mayor and Council members will reconvene at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting, where they will vote on a number of liquor license applications and conduct other business. You can watch the meetings live on YouTube and read the agenda materials by following the links below.
City of Tucson YouTube channel
Mayor and Council agendas
CITY SEEKING FEEDBACK ON PLANS FOR STONE AVENUE BUS RAPID TRANSIT - The City of Tucson is asking for community feedback on plans for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Stone Avenue. The new Stone Ave BRT is a high-capacity transit service that will connect people and places between the Tohono Tadai Transit Center/Tucson Mall and the downtown Ronstadt Transit Center. The project team is currently in the preliminary engineering and design phase and is seeking feedback on a variety of design elements, including bike lanes, landscaping, and other amenities. The public can learn more and provide feedback during an upcoming open house next Monday, Nov. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m., at Pima Community College Downtown Campus (Amethyst Community Room), 1255 N. Stone Ave.
Read the news release
WINTER POOL SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS WEEKEND - Tucson Parks and Recreation’s winter pool schedule takes effect Sunday, Nov. 8, and runs through May 1, with lap swim and recreational swim hours available at Archer, Catalina, Clements, and Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center pools. Swimmers should note several seasonal closures: Archer Pool is closed Nov. 8-28, Edith Ball ARC is closed Monday, Nov. 30, through late February, and Clements Pool is closed Dec. 27-Jan. 16. All pools will be closed Nov. 11, Nov. 26, Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and March 29. While still open, pools will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31. Slides, water toys, and diving boards remain closed through May. For complete hours by location, view the full winter pool schedule online (link below).
City of Tucson pools
Winter pool schedules
MEET YEBONGA, REID PARK ZOO’S SENIOR RHINCOEROS (VIDEO) - At 53 years old, Yebonga holds a special distinction as the oldest rhinoceros in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Born April 15, 1973, this southern white rhino has called Reid Park Zoo home for more than five decades. In the latest episode of Zoo News, we introduce you to Yebonga, share what makes her so special, and take a closer look at the dedicated care that helps her stay comfortable and healthy as she ages. We also explore the importance of rhino conservation and the challenges these animals face in the wild, including habitat loss and poaching. Watch the video linked below for more information.
Watch the video
Reid Park Zoo
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