Good morning, Glendale.

The Mountain Ridge High School community gathered Sunday night to pray for a 13-year-old who was hit by a vehicle Friday morning near 67th Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Glendale—he was riding an e-bike and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The West Valley Country Music Association’s 8th Annual Songwriting Contest is underway and invites songwriters to submit up to three songs by Sept 20 — entrants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign.

The top 15 finalists will perform at Glendale Main Library Auditorium on Oct 19 at 2 p.m., where music professionals will judge entries for cash prizes, plaques and a one-year membership in the Arizona Songwriters Association.

The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 67th Avenue closes for about two months starting at 11:30 p.m. today for reconstruction on the freeway widening project, while the on-ramp at 59th Avenue will close for two months beginning Aug.

11—drivers are advised to exit at 59th Avenue and use the frontage road.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes will investigate Thin Blue Line Benefits Association after state regulators ordered a cease-and-desist for unlawfully providing insurance in Arizona, and the provider collected nearly $6 million from 4,682 members between January and June.

Thin Blue Line Benefits Association must provide draft cancellation notices by Aug. 15 — a deadline that will force the provider to address alleged issues with its insurance offerings — as local retirees report being told they have unpaid medical bills.

The Arizona Department of Transportation warns that scam texts impersonating it are threatening drivers with unpaid traffic citations — the messages have wrong abbreviations, grammatical errors, and originate from outside the United States, so drivers should not click on any links and must delete them immediately.

Robert Addicott and his Glendale Prep football staff will coach outside the box this season.

The team enters August with 24 players plus fewer seniors available, a shift from last year's roster of 30 that faced challenges since switching to 11-man football in 2016.

Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of country music with Chris Stapleton and special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives.

Chris Stapleton Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Chris Stapleton live in concert.

Big Zephyr Tribute to Eagles, Ronstadt and Friends

3-6 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a night filled with classic hits from Eagles and Linda Ronstadt performed by talented local musicians.

Learn to Skate – Skate Lessons

5-6 p.m. — Great Skate — $12 admission includes skate rental — Roll with confidence in our fun and inclusive skate lessons.

Lainey Wilson Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Footprint Center — Ticket required — A night of live country music from rising star Lainey Wilson.

NFL Preseason: Raiders vs. Cardinals

7-8:30 p.m. — State Farm Stadium — Tickets from $27 — Catch the Raiders take on the Cardinals in an exciting NFL preseason matchup.

Oldies 2 Souldies Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Enjoy a nostalgic evening with performances from Los Lonely Boys and others.