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Dysart junior center Maximus Erb and junior guard Carlos Fernandez (#60) line up for a snap in a AUg. 29 home game against San Tan Foothills. Both of the big guys are back for the Demons and are north of 300 pounds.
2026 Preps football preview: Dysart
This Dysart High varsity football team looks impressive, in terms of sheer size and athletic builds. How will it look in pads once the whistle blows? Coach John Ganados and most of the people … more
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The West Valley Regional Chamber Foundation has instituted a new leadership initiative called the President's Leadership Council.
West Valley Chamber launches new leadership initiative
The West Valley Regional Chamber Foundation has launched its President’s Leadership Council. This initiative, comprised of local business leaders and advocates, is designed to engage community … more
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Terrible’s hopes to make north Surprise area not so bad
The Surprise City Council gave its approval of a new convenience store, fast food restaurant and retail building in the growing north area of the city. more
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Organist Eric Marsollier will perform 3 p.m. at Desert Garden United Church of Christ, 18818 N 128th Ave. in Sun City West.
Church near Surprise to host free organ concert this month
Enjoy an afternoon of organ music and inspiration on Sunday, Aug. 16 at Desert Garden United Church of Christ. more
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A landscaping workshop, titled “Eye-Catching Plants for the Desert Garden.” is coming to Surprise from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Community Room of City Hall, 16000 N Civic Center Plaza.
Garden plants focus of next free Surprise landscaping workshop
A landscaping workshop, titled “Eye-Catching Plants for the Desert Garden.” is coming to Surprise. more
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Residents fill the Surprise City Council chambers Aug. 4, many holding signs opposing the proposed U.S. Department of Homeland Security detention facility.
Detention facility tensions again dominate Surprise Council meeting
When the Surprise City Council returned to City Hall from its summer break on Aug. 4, opposition to the proposed ICE detention facility in Surprise was back in full force. more
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Dysart Unified School District teachers, students and parents were all smiles leading up to the first day of school at the meet the teacher and orientation nights the week before classes opened Aug. 6.
Surprise school officials offer welcome back to classes
Dysart Unified School District opens its doors to a host of staff, students, and families for the 2026-2027 school year on Aug. 6. more
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Coinciding with the “Lasting Impressions” exhibit, lasting through Sept. 10, at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise, Cynthia Dunn-Selph demonstrates how to do gel printing during a print-making class.
Exhibit to leave ‘Lasting Impressions’ runs in Surprise
While wearing smocks, community members had a chance to experience working with stencils, textures and other material to make take-home art pieces during a gel printing workshop at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise. more
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Battery Energy Storage Systems, or BESS, are allowed in mostly industrial zoning districts in Surprise.
BESS setbacks return to Surprise P&Z agenda
The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission is taking another swing at settling a separation distance for Battery Energy Storage Systems. more
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Wednesday is a big day for thousands of students across Surprise. It marks the first day of school for students in the Dysart Unified School District.
Thousands of Surprise students go back to school
Thursday is a big day for thousands of students across Surprise. more
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The city of Surprise’s new webpage devoted to information about the planned ICE detention center at Sweetwater Avenue and Dysart Road gives a few more details about the council’s attempts to get information in recent weeks — but many questions remain unanswered.
Few new details on Surprise’s ICE update page
The city of Surprise’s new webpage devoted to information about the planned ICE detention center at Sweetwater Avenue and Dysart Road gives a few details about the council’s attempts to get information in recent weeks — but many questions remain unanswered. more
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The city of Surprise is launching a dedicated web page to provide information about the planned ICE detention center at Sweetwater Avenue and Dysart Road.
Surprise creates webpage for ICE facility questions
The city of Surprise is launching a dedicated web page to provide information about the planned ICE detention center at Sweetwater Avenue and Dysart Road. more
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