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Efficient water use class upcoming
Surprise residents looking to learn about water efficiency with desert adapted plants now have their chance from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Water Education Center. more
Mayor Skip Hall, center, leads the cheers of shovels in the ground for the groundbreaking of the West Valley Housing Assistance Center in Surprise on Nov. 18.
Work begins on West Valley Housing Center in Surprise
The ground has officially been broken for the new West Valley Housing Assistance Center in Surprise. more
Surprise releases Founders Day Party schedule
The city of Surprise has released the time schedule for its Founder’s Day Party over the weekend. more
The Surprise Police Department is accepting toys for its annual drive for less-fortunate children, at its headquarters and several other sites in Surprise until Dec. 18.
Surprise police toy drive is back
The Surprise Police Department is teaming up with local businesses and community members to bring holiday joy to children in need this year. more
Surprise City Hall Chambers
City Center update at next Surprise P&Z meeting
An update on City Center plans is on tap for the next Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza. more
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Becki and Tyler Smith attended the One Step Beyond annual HUG Gala, an event that raised $175,000 to support comprehensive programming for adults who have intellectual disabilities.
One Step Beyond racks in $175,000 at Gala
One Step Beyond, a provider of innovative education programs for adults who have intellectual disabilities in Surprise and across the Valley, raised $175,000 at the annual Help Us Grow Gala. more

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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Duffy, Judd to co-host community meeting at Spencer's Place
Surprise City Councilmen Patrick Duffy and Chris Judd are co-hosting another joint community meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Spencer's Place. more
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Benevilla talks tax credits at Surprise workshop
Benevilla is offering a Arizona Tax Credits and Charitable Giving to Reduce Your Tax Burden” workshop from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 on Zoom and in person at the Benevilla campus, 16752 N. … more
Deck the Hock coming soon to Surprise
The city of Surprise is inviting residents to the sixth annual Deck the Hock holiday event on Thursday, Dec. 8. more
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Shanelle and Jordan Kunz, shown here with their children, started a grassroots effort to bring holiday lights to the West Valley.
Family lights up Surprise nights
Shanelle and Jordan Kunz love celebrating Christmas with their three children like many people. more
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Sun City resident Sharon McKinney in front of her home that was painted through a Sun City Community Assistance Network program. She is pleased with the lighter colors compared to the worn and dingy brown that was on the house previously.
Offering a helping hand in Sun City and beyond
Much like Sun City Community Assistance Network itself, there are benefits available to people many are unaware of. more
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Surprise City Council Chambers
Upcoming city meetings in Surprise
Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise. more

The back yard of Sterling Grove’s clubhouse in Surprise features natural desert landscaping on the perimeter and a grass lawn closer to the clubhouse building.
Climate-friendly landscaping becomes more prevalent in Valley
As cities update their development and design language for new homes, look for more language dealing with climate change and the environmental impact of new housing developments. 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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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 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 efforts. 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. 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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