Sun Tran August Service Changes Bring New Express Route to Oro Valley
Sun Tran's August service changes include a new Northwest-Downtown Express (Route 124X) serving Oro Valley, plus route updates and a new east side Sun…
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TEP’s Smart Charge Program Rewards EV Owners for Off-Peak Charging
Tucson Electric Power's new Smart Charge program rewards electric vehicle owners with bill credits for charging during off-peak hours, supporting grid reliability and renewable…
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TEP, State Launch $15M Power AZ Fund to Help More Tucsonans Pay Bills
Tucson Electric Power customers struggling with bills can now tap a new $15 million state fund, plus existing TEP programs like Lifeline discounts, Budget…
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TEP Explains the Grid: Five Things to Know About Your Electricity
Tucson Electric Power explains the grid's real-time balancing act, the role of substations, and the technology keeping your lights on.
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TEP’s Three-Step Plan to Cut Cooling Costs and Earn Rewards This Summer
TEP's new guide breaks down energy savings into three manageable steps: understanding your usage, sealing and upgrading your home, and enrolling in programs that…
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OV Newsletter Recaps Election Projections, Summer Council Schedule
The Town of Oro Valley’s August-September Vista newsletter highlights projected winners in the mayor and council races, the summer council meeting schedule, and a…
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Marana Unified Expands School Safety Program, Adds Buses, and Welcomes New Teachers for 2026–27
Marana Unified School District is expanding its School Safety Officer program to 10 schools, adding four new charter buses, and welcoming new teachers for…
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Oro Valley opens application window for Budget and Finance Commission vacancy
The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from residents to fill a vacancy on the Budget and Finance Commission, which advises the council…
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Oro Valley Water Bills Rise in August: Where the Extra $1.86 Goes
Most Oro Valley residential water customers will pay another $1.86 per month. Here is what the increase funds and what residents should watch.
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I-10/Palo Verde Interchange in Tucson to Permanently Close Aug. 14
The Arizona Department of Transportation will permanently close the I-10 interchange at Palo Verde Road on Aug. 14, 2025, to continue reconstruction work. Drivers…
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