Glendale, AZ News Roundup (8/20/25)

New Dance Discovery Saturdays: Ballet Theatre of Phoenix kicks off a monthly series starting September 20, inviting dancers of all levels to explore contemporary, salsa, Afro/Caribbean, and flamenco with master instructors — check out the full lineup.

83rd Avenue traffic alert: Traffic restrictions on 83rd Avenue from Skunk Creek Wash to Bell Road will soon begin, potentially slowing your commute — find out what you need to know.

Trails plan for the future: Arizona State Parks and Trails unveils a comprehensive vision to expand, maintain and connect outdoor trails statewide beyond 2025 — find out what’s ahead.

Arizona BASIS schools excel: Several Arizona BASIS campuses were named among the nation’s top high schools in U.S. News’s 2025-2026 report, with BASIS Tucson North taking the #1 national and charter spots, and Chandler, Peoria, and Phoenix landing in top-five STEM and charter lists — check out the full list.

Slash your Phoenix water bills: With yard irrigation accounting for over half of household demand, the city offers rebates on low-flow toilets, smart sprinkler controllers, and desert landscaping to help you cut usage — learn what rebates you qualify for.

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