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Queen Creek council approves $627.7M final budget

The Queen Creek Town Council has approved a $627.7 million final town budget for the upcoming fiscal year that starts on July 1. At its Wednesday meeting, the council unanimously voted to approve the …
Class of 2025

Queen Creek Unified seniors graduate this week

Seniors at the Queen Creek Unified School District’s three high schools are graduating on Wednesday and Thursday. Eastmark High’s class of 2025 is graduating on Wednesday. Of …
Business

Queen Creek gets second Thai Chili 2go

Thai Chili 2go has opened its second Queen Creek location, this one at the Vineyard Towne Center. The franchise held its grand opening celebration on May 14 at 200 W. Combs Road, Suite 110 with …
Graduation

Queen Creek’s Crismon High graduating first class

Crismon High School will be graduating its first class on Thursday, with 135 seniors crossing the stage to pick up their diplomas. As the first graduating class, these youngsters were tasked with the …
Aquatic Center

Aquatic center in Queen Creek opens to families Saturday

Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Family Swim at the town’s Recreation & Aquatic Center’s water slides, lazy river, zero-depth entry pool and more starts on Saturday. …
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Holiday

Queen Creek offices closed on Memorial Day

Queen Creek town offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.   The Recreation Annex  Public at 21802 S. Ellsworth Road will also be closed.   Public …
Housing

Queen Creek grapples with creating affordable housing

Like most Valley cities and towns, Queen Creek is grappling with finding ways to bring in more affordable housing. “The folks most affected by the lack of affordable housing are median …
Education

Higley USD wants communications feedback

Higley Unified School District is asking for feedback on how it communicates with district families in an effort to improve that communication. The district is asking its families to take a few …
Budget

Queen Creek final town budget drops by $55M

Queen Creek’s final town budget for the upcoming fiscal year looks like it will be $55 million less than originally proposed. The Queen Creek Town Council will be voting on the final budget on …
Education

Newest Queen Creek school now enrolling students

Queen Creek Unified School District’s newest elementary school, Mountain Trail Academy in Mesa, is rapidly approaching completion. Interior work is fully finished, painting has been …
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Sports

Queen Creek native lands massive $265M NFL contract

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $265 million with the San Francisco 49ers, going from the NFL’s biggest bargain to one of the …
Event

Queen Creek's 'Poppin'

Find out what’s popping in Queen Creek, while enjoying free popcorn. The town's annual What’s Poppin’ In QC event is set for next month. It runs from 5 to 7 p.m., June 3 …
Planning & Zoning

Queen Creek planning commission approves sign plan for The Switchyard

The comprehensive sign plan for the $120 million mixed-use project The Switchyard, which has started construction in Town Center, has been approved by the Queen Creek Planning & Zoning …
Honor

Queen Creek staff member wins award

A member of Queen Creek’s economic development recently won a major award. Economic Development Specialist Bridgette Blair was named the prestigious Member of the Year by the Arizona …
Crime

Queen Creek leaders react to ‘Preston’s Law’

Local leaders are praising the passage of a new state law named after Preston Lord. On Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed “Preston’s Law,” which allows for more serious charges to be …
Education

Higley USD board approves override renewal for November ballot amid debate 

In a split vote Tuesday night, the Higley Unified School District Governing Board approved a resolution to place a 15% maintenance and operations override renewal on the November ballot.   …

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The aquatic center is open for Family Swim starting May 24.

Aquatic center in Queen Creek opens to families Saturday

Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Family Swim at the town’s Recreation & Aquatic Center’s water slides, lazy river, zero-depth entry pool and more starts on Saturday. …
Queen Creek officials and council members are hosting What’s Poppin’ in QC on June 3.

Queen Creek's 'Poppin'

Find out what’s popping in Queen Creek, while enjoying free popcorn. The town's annual What’s Poppin’ In QC event is set for next month. It runs from 5 to 7 p.m., June 3 …
The Crismon High School Theater Company's production of “Little Shop of Horrors” runs May 1-3.

Queen Creek’s Crismon High takes the stage

The Crismon High School Theater Company is hitting center stage with its upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” The production runs May 1-3 with tickets available at …
Attendees at Monster Truck Wars will get to see the Shark Attack.

Variety is the word for activities and events in May

Family outings are fun, but sometimes not everyone in the family wants to do the same thing. It’s good that Queen Creek has a variety of events to choose from in May. For those who like their …
Rittenhouse Elementary School, now home of the San Tan Historical Society Museum, is celebrating 100 years.

Former Queen Creek schoolhouse marks 100 years

Queen Creek may only be 35 years old, but one school house is much older.   Rittenhouse Elementary School, now home of the San Tan Historical Society Museum, is celebrating its 100th …
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