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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani met Marana Mayor Jon Post and other town leaders on August 13, 2026, about federal funding. The $3 million, preliminarily secured, would improve Interstate 10 exit 236, add lanes beneath the highway, and extend Tangerine Farms Road. The money is meant to ease a congested Marana intersection.
ciscomani.house.gov · Aug 13, 2026The Town of Marana scheduled a special Town Council meeting for August 17, 2026, at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex. The notice says the meeting begins at or after 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, though the notice text lacked an agenda.
maranaaz.gov · Aug 17, 2026The Town of Marana installed a new public art sculpture at Rattlesnake Pass, announcing it on August 12. The town said the artwork is tied to broader road work in that area. Residents who use the area will see the artwork as the road project reaches its final phase.
Town of Marana · Aug 12, 2026Marana police responded to an assault at the Walmart on Cortaro Road on August 9. Police said two people assaulted another person and fled in a vehicle, and the victim went to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police released suspect images and the investigation was still active at last report, so the case remains open.
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Marana faced Salpointe Catholic in a southern Arizona high school football rivalry game on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The game was scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff, with statewide coverage available through Arizona’s Family Sports and its app.
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Phillip Steward resigned as head football coach at Marana High School on 2026-08-06. He had led the program since the 2021 season and finished with a 42-14 record, including a 10-2 mark in 2025. The Tigers are scheduled to open the season on Aug. 27.
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The Town of Marana listed a Pickleball Camp for ages 5-14 beginning July 20, 2026. The program is described as teaching fundamentals, stroke technique, and rules and etiquette.
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Kyrsten Sovereign, 23, of Marana, was killed July 11 in a crash while headed to a barrel racing event. The report identified the incident as a hit-and-run.
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