It’s more than 1,500 miles from the dog track in Tucson to the horse track in Louisville where the Kentucky Derby glamour was on full display last weekend. And that is a world apart. There are no silk suits and fancy ladies hats the size of manhole covers here. Instead, an old man wearing a…
Children affected by abuse and neglect can find refuge in Tucson at the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center, where specialists work to ensure victims feel comforted, respected and secure in the wake of traumatic experiences. Established in 1996 through a partnership between the Tucson Police Department, Child Protective Services, Pima County Attorney and the Sheriff’s Department, the center…
The U.S. Education Department today released a list of 55 colleges and universities under investigation for sexual violence issues under Title IX, the law against sexual discrimination at educational institutions. Arizona State University is on the list, along with a wide range of institutions such as Harvard College and Harvard University Law School, the University of…
The Tucson High School’s men’s soccer team, crowned division two state champions in early March, was presented with the Army National Guard national ranking trophy April 4 at a school assembly. The team also was recognized and awarded individual player certificates at a March TUSD governing board meeting by Superintendent H.T. Sánchez and their coaches. The MaxPreps…
Multiple residents from the tiny community of Arivaca, Ariz., feel that a nearby border checkpoint has brought inconvenience and harassment. The Border Patrol operates the checkpoint and says it is necessary for the safety and security of Southern Arizona. Several groups have joined what has become an ongoing struggle to try and get the checkpoint removed,…
