“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 national basketball champions and possibly some Olympians? Answer: At the women’s and men’s National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball tournament next week here at McKale Center, when the…
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 roots in South Texas — with a “Salsa Tejana” seasoned…
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, as sexual abuse and rape allegations against Chávez prompt a…
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”.…
Company challenges AG lawsuit over electrical safety at Tucson mobile home park
A company that manages mobile home parks in Tucson and across the U.S. is arguing it is not legally required…
Arizona teen builds website to help families find dual-language schools
When a friend came to him and confided she was failing her high school classes, Emilio Saenz listened. She was…
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