UA program offers free health care to Tucson residents
A University of Arizona medical program that started in 1979 with a single clinic serving Central American refugees has grown into 12 student-run free clinics serving Tucson’s most vulnerable residents.
“The idea of doing this is crazy!” UA grad and his dad begin 9,600-mile cycling journey
As a bartender at Empire Pizza in Downtown Tucson last fall, Ethan Pesch told anyone who would listen about his post graduation plans: He was going to ride a bike,…
“Super-strong athletes”: UA wheelchair basketball teams aim for national titles at McKale
Where can you catch a world champion and world-record-holding waterskier who’s also a starter on the University of Arizona wheelchair women’s basketball team? When can you check out some defending…
Maricopa County sheriff says his department eliminated racial bias. Data shows otherwise.
Jerry Sheridan says his department has eliminated the racial bias that plagued it under his former boss Joe Arpaio. But reports show otherwise.
El sheriff del condado de Maricopa afirma que su departamento eliminó el sesgo racial. Los datos demuestran lo contrario.
En una aparición tras otra en programas de radio, el sheriff Jerry Sheridan ha declarado que su departamento ha erradicado el sesgo racial que lo aquejaba bajo el mandato de…
Lecturas con sazón: tres autores y una mesa compartida en Tucson
Rick Martínez parte de una idea simple: el chile hecho salsa. Desde ahí, traza un recorrido personal desde sus raíces en el sur de Texas, con una “Salsa Tejana” aderezada…
Readings with flavor: Three authors and a shared table in Tucson
Rick Martínez begins with a simple idea: turning chiles into salsa. From there, he traces a personal journey from his…
Tucson renames César Chávez Day to honor Dolores Huerta
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has renamed the city’s César Chávez Day on March 31 to Dolores Huerta Day this year,…
Tucson cambia el nombre del Día de César Chávez para honrar a Dolores Huerta
La alcaldesa de Tucson, Regina Romero, ha cambiado el nombre del Día de César Chávez del 31 de marzo a…
In Cochise County, a mobile team brings help and connection
“Big ol cactus by their front door.” “Is her phone turned off?” “Do you have Facebook Messenger? Get a hold…
En el condado de Cochise, un equipo móvil brinda ayuda y conexión
“Un cactus enorme justo en la puerta de su casa”. “¿Tiene el teléfono apagado?”. “¿Tienes Facebook Messenger? Contáctala por ahí”.…
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