Salvador Duran: I Sing My Paintings, I Paint My Music
The exuberant art, music of this Mexican troubadour draw upon diverse traditions and lingering tragedy.
Legacy of Educator Inspires Mariachi Aztlán
Mariachi director of Pueblo High Magnet School inspires students to embrace culture of music.
Reid Zoo African Elephant Gives Birth to Female Calf
Semba began going into labor last night to a baby weighing in at 245 pounds; she has not yet been given a name.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Appeal State Rules on PTSD Patients
When DHS added disorder to MMJ Act it came with prohibitions including enforcing proof patient is undergoing conventional therapy.
Distribution of Liver Transplants May Change
Organization managing organ allocation considering different methods to distribute organs in US; what this means to Arizona.
Tucson Celebrates Its 239th Birthday Today
Party kicks off this evening at Presidio San Augustin courtyard with performance by Los Changuitos Feos.
Tucson Diocese Faces Shortage of Priests, Looks Overseas for Help
As Latino population grows, so does need for bilingual clergy.
METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business
Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.
DPS Slow to Return to Pre-Recession Staffing Levels
Department starting to increase staff again, but not quickly enough to make up for losses, upcoming retirements.
AZ Week: 'US Has Responsibility to Maintain Stability in Iraq'
Retired Army chief of staff says investment in lives, resources means helping in ISIS crisis without troops on ground.
Flake on Immigrant Children: 'Smugglers Able to Report It Worked'
Arizona senator argues placing unaccompanied migrant kids with sponsors before hearing risks them not showing up on court date.
Rate of Rattlesnake Bites Peaks in August, September
Expanded population, warmer temperatures mean humans, reptile have more opportunities to meet.
Apprehension of Lone Minors Down 4% in Tucson, Up in Texas
More than 57,000 in all along border; data show increase in 'family units' caught crossing illegally in Southern Arizona.
AZ Top in Nation for Solar Energy Per Capita
Study notes state policies such as Renewable Energy Standard have attracted more people to get clean energy; also pointed some setbacks in past year.
15 Doses of Lethal Drugs Used in Convicted Murderer's Execution
Joseph Wood's attorneys say the state Dept. of Corrections violated execution protocol by doing so.
