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A look back at this week in Surprise history
Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week. more
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A group from the Tucson-based nonprofit Watershed Management Group installs a gray water recycling system in the front yard of a house. Water officials from Valley cities said they don’t discourage or encourage gray water recycling but would rather the water be fed into city’s existing wastewater recycling infrastructure. (Courtesy Watershed Management Group)
Gray water recycling: One water conservation tool cities won’t be pushing
Valley cities are encouraging water conservation, and as Arizona sees more cutbacks in its Colorado River water supply next year, many cities may offer rebates or other incentives for conservation … more
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Surprise Police start annual holiday toy drive
Surprise Police Department is teaming up with local businesses and community members to bring holiday joy to children in need this year. Anyone wishing to participate in the department’s … more
Kathy Ferris details the law regarding groundwater to the Surprise City Council at its Nov. 15 meeting.
Surprise works to protect groundwater
It’s no secret that drought issues have been wreaking havoc with Arizona’s water system. more
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Surprise City Council Chambers
Upcoming city meetings in Surprise
Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise. more
Surprise District 2 map
Aly Cline to host District 2 meeting
Surprise Vice Mayor Aly Cline is hosting a meeting for District 2 residents this week. more
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An artist’s rendering of the clubhouse and leasing office of the proposed family apartment community at Truman Ranch Marketplace, on the corner of Waddell Road and Cotton Lane in Surprise.
County judge denies lawsuit against Surprise, Dominium
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge denied a lawsuit filed by the Voice of Surprise against Surprise city officials, the entire City Council and affordable housing developer Dominium Inc. more
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Brenden Espie, right, is pinned by his wife, Michelle, during the Nov. 15 city council meeting.
Espie takes oath as new Surprise fire chief
Surprise officially has a new chief of the Fire-Medical Department. more
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Spring training tickets for the 30 games at Surprise Stadium are now on sale at SurpriseStadium.com. The box office will open in February.
Tickets on sale for spring training in Surprise
Single game tickets are now on sale for 2023 spring training games at Surprise Stadium with separate price tiering depending on the opponents. more
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Jennifer Drake, left and Dawn Densmore greet voters at their campaign tent outside of Surprise City Hall on Nov. 8.
UPDATE: Dysart schools race in Surprise still favors Drake, Densmore
Jennifer Drake and incumbent Dawn Densmore still appear in good shape in the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board race. more
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A look back at this week in Surprise history
Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week. more
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The Fifth Annual Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run presented by Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics will be back at Surprise Stadium on Friday, March 3.
Spring fun run returning to Surprise Stadium
The Fifth Annual Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run presented by Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics will be back at Surprise Stadium on Friday, March 3. more
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State Sen. Rick Gray speaks to the crowd at the Nov. 15 Surprise City Council meeting after receiving the key to the city from Mayor Skip Hall.
Outgoing Sen. Gray earns key to Surprise
The city of Surprise honored outgoing Arizona Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray with a key to the city at the Nov. 15 city council meeting. more
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Surprise MLK celebration back for 7th year
The city of Surprise announced the seventh annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration and Service will be held Saturday, Jan. 14. more
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The city of Surprise is hosting its Surprise Founder’s Day Party on Dec. 3 at the Surprise Recreation Campus. The party was renamed from the annual Surprise Party.
Founder’s Day Party plans set in Surprise
The city of Surprise is inviting interested outreach organizations, promotional vendors and local businesses to participate in the city’s Surprise Founder’s Day Party. more
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Harrylouis Rodriguez, left, and his father, Harry, are the founders and owners of VetLink Solutions, which helps veterans get additional medical benefits to which they’re entitled.
Surprise family firm connects veterans to help
VetLinks Solutions began as a startup through the city of Surprise’s business incubator called the AZTechCelerator. more
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Hastings to meet residents at State 48
District 5 Councilman Jack Hastings is hosting  his monthly district meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at State 48. more
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West-MEC to host Surprise service event for pets
Western Maricopa Education Center, a career and technical education public school district is giving back to the community this month with multiple student-led volunteer opportunities. more
Retired teacher Paul Tipton is in his first year volunteering at Asante Preparatory Academy in Surprise.
Community volunteers add to Dysart district success
Volunteers carry a major load for various organizations, without the salary often compensated for the amount of hours and work put in by these individuals. The Dysart Unified School District has more than 2,200 cleared volunteers more
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A family donating dozens of Thanksgiving turkeys at the St. Mary's Food Bank gets help from volunteers to unload their vehicle, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
St. Mary's Food Bank preps for Super Saturday Turkey Drive
 St. Mary’s Food Bank will hold its 17h annual Super Saturday Turkey Driveon Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Food Bank locations in Phoenix and Surprise as well as 19 … more

Surprise City Council Chambers
Upcoming city meetings in Surprise
Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise. more
Surprise police investigate deadly shooting involving Goodyear officer
A man died Saturday in a shooting that involved a Goodyear police officer. The shooting occurred after officers were called to a home about 5:35 p.m. Nov. 12 near Golf Club Drive and Desert Sage. … more
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A look back at this week in Surprise history
Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week. more
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Brenden Espie was named the new Surprise Fire-Medical Department chief last month after 21 years with the department.
New Surprise fire chief climbed career ladder
Brenden Espie has worked for only one employer since serving in the U.S. Air Force more than 20 years ago. As it turns out, the city of Surprise could turn out to be the only one of his career. more
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Surprise District 6 map
Chris Judd to meet with residents at Tap House
Surprise City Councilman Chris Judd is hosting one of his regular district meetings at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Tap House Sports Grill. more
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