One last senior night at ASDB
Senior night: Buba Gannes holds a 10 x 12 picture in his left hand and peers in through the double doors of Frank Sladek Gym. Moments earlier, he dribbled down the basketball court, looking to pass to a teammate in the final game of ASDB’s season. Instead of the ball, he now grips the headshot.…
TUSD board votes to save attendance tech jobs while cutting $2.6 million
As a single mom working a dispatch job, Vanessa Hoyos takes any help she can get with school deadlines, forms and contacting teachers. She relies on the patience, smarts and…
City High, Paulo Freire teachers say union vote stalled by board
As Paulo Freire Freedom School students left school on Tuesday afternoon, teacher Keegan Adams started teaching on the sidewalk in front of the Downtown campus. “We are here to let…
Una última noche de baloncesto senior en ASDB
Noche de Seniors: Buba Gannes sostiene una fotografía de 10 x 12 pulgadas en su mano izquierda y mira a través de las puertas dobles del gimnasio Frank Sladek. Momentos…
Facing $27 million deficit, Tucson leaders push back on cuts to housing and public drug ordinance
As city officials struggle to rectify the budget, Tucson’s mayor and council reaffirmed their commitment to nonprofit organizations and the city’s public drug use prevention initiatives during Wednesday’s study council…
“No nos vamos a dejar borrar”: Nuestras Raíces lleva voces latinas al corazón del Festival del Libro de Tucson
Hace años, un grupo de bibliotecarios del Condado de Pima vio la necesidad de ofrecer servicios de traducción para las personas que hablan español. Pronto reconocieron el potencial de crear…
A long way home
A long way home This three-part series chronicles a Tucson family’s harrowing journey from Venezuela through the heart of the anti-immigrant policies of México and the U.S. The first chapter traces Yesenia’s journey…
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“We will not be erased”: Nuestras Raíces brings Latino voices to the heart of Tucson Festival of Books
Years ago a group of Pima County librarians saw the need for translation services for people who speak Spanish. Soon…
U.S. electricity costs are up. Arizona rate hikes could come this year
This story was originally published by Grist. It’s no secret that U.S. electricity prices have been rising over the last…
Pima Community College seeks $250M bond for facility upgrades, workforce training
Pima Community College is preparing to ask voters to approve a $250 million general obligation bond this November — its…
Colegio Comunitario de Pima busca bono de 250 millones para mejoras en instalaciones y capacitación laboral
El Colegio Comunitario de Pima se está preparando para pedir a los votantes que aprueben un bono de obligación general…
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