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🌱 Patch AM: What Bishop-Elect James Misko’s arrival means for Tucson Catholics
Also, don't miss Arizona National Livestock Show on the Tucson Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What Bishop-Elect James Misko’s arrival means for Tucson Catholics
- Why Tucson police say speeding turned this crash into a murder charge
- Flying out of Tucson soon? Here’s how to beat the holiday crush.
Also on today's calendar: Arizona National Livestock Show and 7 more events.
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- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
- Thursday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New bishop named to lead Tucson diocese (tucson.com) — Tucson’s Catholic community will soon welcome a new leader, as Pope Leo appoints Texas priest James Misko the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tucson, with ordination set for Feb. 20. He’ll succeed Archbishop Edward Weisenberger, with Bishop Gerald Kicanas continuing as apostolic administrator until Misko takes over the nine-county Southern Arizona diocese. 
2. Arrest made in fatal Tucson crash; driver faces murder charge (kvoa.com) — Tucson police have arrested a 19-year-old driver on a second-degree murder charge after a high-speed crash on South Sixth Avenue earlier this month killed 33-year-old Oscar Pedro Salazar. Investigators say excessive speed in a Ford Mustang caused the collision, and they’re still gathering evidence. Anyone with information is urged to contact Tucson Police or call 88-CRIME anonymously.
3. Busy holiday travel season hits Tucson International Airport (kvoa.com) — Holiday travel is surging through Tucson International Airport, with about 14,000 passengers a day expected and the heaviest crowds on December 28 and 29. If you’re flying, airport staff urge you to arrive early, keep gifts unwrapped for TSA inspection, and follow the 3.4-ounce liquid rule to avoid delays.
4. Tucson artist's mural vandalized on 4th Avenue (kold.com) — A well-known Tucson mural by local artist Joe Pagac on North Fourth Avenue was recently vandalized, leaving him with more than $5,000 in repair costs and a week of repainting. Tucson police arrested a 30-year-old suspect at the scene and say restitution could help cover expenses. Neighbors and the artist alike are leaning on Tucson’s strong support for its mural scene.
5. 'Until there is no longer a list:' Memorial honors 250 of Tucson's homeless who died this year (tucsonsentinel.com) — Tucson community members gathered at Evergreen Mortuary to honor 250 homeless neighbors who died this year, including 68 who remain unidentified. Organized by the Tucson-based Primavera Foundation, the annual ceremony highlights the growing local impact of homelessness and evictions, and calls for broader community support as agencies expect an even tougher year ahead.
📸 Around Tucson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucson
★ Featured events ★
- Arizona National Livestock Show
Arizona State Fair, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix
8:00 am
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies
Flowing Wells Library , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
10:30 am - GED One-on-One Help
Valencia Branch Library , 202 West Valencia Road , Tucson
3:00 pm - Homework Help
Valencia Branch Library , 202 West Valencia Road , Tucson
4:00 pm - Fiber Arts Club
Valencia Branch Library , 202 West Valencia Road , Tucson
2:30 pm - Homework Help
Valencia Branch Library , 202 West Valencia Road , Tucson
4:00 pm - Toddler Storytime
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
10:15 am - Preschool Storytime
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
11:15 am - Read to a Dog
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
2:30 pm - Mainly Murals Walking Tour-Jan 3rd
Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón Museum , 196 N Court Ave , Tucson
10:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Saturday January 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Craft Table
Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch Library , 1607 South Sixth Avenue , Tucson
9:00 am - Crafternoon
Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch Library , 1607 South Sixth Avenue , Tucson
2:00 pm - Visit the Bookmobile at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church
Santa Cruz Lutheran Church , 6809 S Cardinal Ave , Tucson
11:00 am - Behavioral Health Outreach Walk-In Clinic (El Rio)
Joel D Valdez Main Library , 101 North Stone Avenue , Tucson
10:00 am
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happiest person ever, my little girl just showed up at my front door, easily 3 miles from the Walmart parking lot where I lost her.
No idea how this happened, she is not a road smart animal, but she is drinking water like she just walked (at least) 3 miles. I saw this movie once… (Nextdoor Cabrini) - PRINCESS IS HOME SAFE!!!
The trap was set again tonight and she walked right in! Thank you Marie for lending me a big trap! Thank you Gloria and your husband for not giving… (Nextdoor Kolb and Sunrise Drive)
- Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a groundbreaking $642 million in medical debt relief for over 485,000 Arizonans, with $213 million more arriving... (X: KVOA)
- Election ‘audit’ contractor says he still has photos of 2020 Maricopa County ballots (X: TucsonSentinel)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 230 in Tucson. Apply here.
- Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Tucson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucson here.
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