Speak Up: Gas prices still among hot topics in Surprise

Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise:

Job listings show what will be inside Surprise ICE facility

“My son needs a job. I would be honored to have him work here. We fully support ICE  and removing the undocumented from our streets.” — Kevin S.

“It’s disgusting what we have become.” — Shelly E.

“The fact that it’s hiring doctors, nurses, behavioral health staff, librarians and other professionals shows there is planning for medical care and essential services. We can enforce our laws while treating people humanely.” — Cynthia L.

Father, son dead after shootings involving Surprise officer

“This is happening in all neighborhoods, and we just need to be more careful and more involved in our community. Looking out for each other.” — Bonita B.

“It’s not the city. It’s the people that live in the city.” — Tonya W.

“Urban sprawl with crowding is changing many neighborhoods.” — Valerie K.

“Idiocracy coming to life at a neighborhood near you.” — Roger P.

“Too many people with different values moving here.” — Jeanette R.

“Everyone should live by the Ten Commandments. It was God’s way of creating a livable and just society.” — Linda C.

Festival Ranch could gain a grocery store near Surprise

“People from all the upcoming communities will be coming to our corner to shop.” — Lynne M.

“More traffic, more noise and more lights.” — David F.

“I think they need to expedite this. It will reduce traffic on Sun Valley Parkway. It will reduce air pollution. It will save us 35 minutes of drive time just to get basic necessities.” — Tom O.

“I say the sooner the better.” — Frank S.

“That area is not big enough for a normal size grocery. It would have to be a tiny one.” — Sherry B.

“With all the existing houses and projected to come, it’s about time.” — Sue B.

“I would love a pharmacy in the store. I really don’t mind driving into Surprise for most items, but it does bother me to drive into town for a single prescription I need.” — Sharon B.

“I would rather see a small little strip mall with small stars like an ice cream store, pizza place, etc. A store that size above should be built down on Sun Valley Parkway, not inside a subdivision.” — Cindy R.

“Personally I’m not excited for a Safeway store. Much more congestion at the intersection. I like driving into town one or two times a week.” — Alan W.

“It’s just a quiet nine-mile drive, and that’s when I return phone calls and pray.” — Debbie M.

“I only hope and pray it happens.” — Louise S.

Readers sound off on where to get cheapest gas in Surprise

“If you have Walmart+, you can get gas at Sam’s Club. Or if you know someone have them go with you and use their Sam’s Club membership card.” — Debi A.

“For what you’re paying for a (Sam’s Club) membership, that makes the overall price about the same. Many seniors don’t use either as they buy food for one. They do better with gas points at Fry’s or Safeway.” — Linda D.

“Fry’s and Safeway gas is not good gas. Costco is top-tier gas, and you get 5% back.” — Rawya H.

Mayor Sartor details military service at America 250 event

“Another disgrace!” — Debbie M.

“Why does everything have to be about politics? Can’t something be good or bad or you like it or not without it being political?” — Martina M.

“At least there is no rainbow lights in a disgraceful display on the White House.  The UFC  event was pure red, white and blue.” — Ray K.