US School District Electrifies Education With Free Laptops

TUCSON -- Sunnyside sophomore Jennifer Galindo knows all about barriers. Two years ago, her family moved from Mexico to Tucson, where she didn’t know anyone and barely spoke English. “It was really...

A Sit-Down with the Head Chef of One of Tucson's Best Restaurants

TUCSON -- Tucson is known for its abundance of Mexican restaurants. In a city festooned with them, how does one stand out above the rest? Rosa Ortega of Rosa's Mexican Food answers this question among others in a...

Arizonans Even the Score for Underdog Trees, Plants

TUCSON -- These people get their hands dirty to save lives. More than 500 volunteers have dedicated their Saturday mornings to digging out and removing invasive giant reeds that threaten native desert plants...

Arduous Adoption Process Worth the Wait for Arizona Parents

TUCSON -- Carrie Kaiser spent many nights crying, waiting for her sons to arrive. She yearned to hold the 4-year-old Sergey and 5-year-old Mikhail in her arms and call them her own. More than a year had...

Unknown tennis players get their chance to shine

TUCSON -- So few in the Junior USTA know any of them. Limited to the high school circuit, these tennis players get eclipsed by their renowned teammates on a regular basis. But this past Sunday, 64 competitors...
 

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