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🌱 What will Buckeye drivers see change at I-10 and Jackrabbit Trail?

Also, don't miss International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20 on the Buckeye…

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  • What will Buckeye drivers see change at I-10 and Jackrabbit Trail?
  • Why Buckeye’s newer homes may be the metro’s best value now
  • How will a $25B data center reshape Buckeye’s western edge?

Also on today's calendar: International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Warm with hazy sun, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• I-10's only metro Phoenix interchange with stop sign to get traffic signal (azcentral.com) — Drivers in Buckeye’s busiest I-10 interchange at Jackrabbit Trail will soon see a long-awaited traffic signal and major road upgrades, replacing the four-way stop that regularly backs up traffic. ADOT’s $80.7 million project, starting in phases in 2026, targets Jackrabbit Trail between Van Buren and McDowell and aims to ease congestion for tens of thousands of daily drivers.
   

• Phoenix Housing Market Stabilizes as Desert Demand Continues (arizonadailyindependent.com) — Buckeye is highlighted as a fast-growing, more affordable corner of the stabilizing Phoenix housing market, with newer homes and extra space drawing young families. While metro prices have flattened and listings sit longer, Buckeye’s rapid development and accessible pricing stand out for locals weighing a move or investment in the West Valley.
   

• $25B Data Center Greenlit Near Buckeye (connectcre.com) — A massive $25 billion data center complex has been cleared for zoning just outside Buckeye at Hassayampa Ranch, potentially reshaping growth and infrastructure on the city’s western edge. County supervisors approved flexible industrial uses, and Buckeye officials, who once opposed the plan, have now signed off as investors work to finance the project.
   

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  • Woman Trapped In Burning Car Opens Up About How Officer Saved Her Life: ‘It Was So Hot It Felt Ice Cold' (shinemycrown.com)
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