After six decades of serving Christmas and Thanksgiving meals to the needy in South Tucson, the Gospel Rescue Mission is partnering with an Oro Valley school to serve an Easter meal as well. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Good News Community Church, 701 W. Glenn St., and…
The South Tucson community has illustrated its resilience once again. Just a few years ago, Ochoa Community Magnet School faced guaranteed closure, a failing score by the Arizona Department of Education and a neighborhood stereotyped for drugs and violence. They’re still open in 2014 after receiving a B score and gaining more support than ever…
Students without transportation in the South Tucson community may no longer be stranded thanks to a new club at the John A. Valenzuela Youth Center. Children in the club can earn one of 25 bikes given to the youth center by the South Tucson Police Department a few months ago, according to Jessica Alderete, the…
