? Arizona Black Rodeo + Maricopa County Parks BOGO Camping Promotion

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Scottsdale Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Hot with hazy sunshine. High: 109 Low: 85.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. A Scottsdale-based team has developed two transponders for the NASA Orion spacecraft. General Dynamics Mission Systems developed the two transponders to allow the spacecraft to communicate outside the earth's orbit. They work like high-tech radios. The Artemis 1 test flight, which was delayed due to weather issues, will be carrying three mannequins. (AZ Family)
2. The Arizona Black Rodeo is scheduled for Sep. 2-3 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The rodeo will be celebrating its 11th year of operation. More than 100 participants will be featured, competing in various events such as traditional rough stock and timed bull riding. (AZ Central)
3. Maricopa County Parks is offering a "buy one, get one" camping promotion starting Oct. 1. The return of the popular promotion will hopefully provide some financial relief to families eager to return to the great outdoors as the temperatures drop. Click for a list of parks that will be participating in the promotion. Call 602-506-2930 to book a reservation. (ABC15)

Today in Scottsdale:

• 2022 League Of Arizona Cities & Towns Annual Conference At The Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa (8:00 AM)
• Tourism Development Commission At One Civic Center (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Scottsdale area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department reminds residents to choose trails based on ability level and to start hikes early. This week is going to be a hot one. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Scottsdale area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Scottsdale Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

? Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master?s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.