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TUSD’s school closure and merger plan, by the numbers
An alternative education center to serve students with special needs, “secondary academies” that include grades 6-12, and career and technical education for middle schoolers are just some of the bells and whistles of Tucson Unified School District’s realignment plan. Those ideas came more into focus Tuesday night...
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everafterinthewoods.com
This Arizona Adobe Used To Fix Cars, And Now It Serves Pancakes Wider Than Your Plate
An old adobe house in Arizona once worked as an auto body shop. Today it serves cinnamon roll pancakes that can stretch wider than a dinner plate. The house dates back to the 1940s. It also spent time as a family home and a day care center before breakfast took over for good in 1978.
allsportstucson.com
Sunnyside winter sports entering season with new 6A region of primarily Phoenix-area schools
Salpointe’s football program is the only 6A team in Southern Arizona, so the Lancers generally have to play half of their schedule up the I-10 in the Phoenix area. Now, the winter sports teams of boys and girls soccer and boys and girls basketball at Sunnyside, Tucson and Marana will have to do the same for at least the next two years during the AIA’s present two-year scheduling block.
positivebloom.com
Why Tohono Chul Is the Tucson Garden Worth Visiting Before Winter Ends
A single night in early summer can draw hundreds of people to one Tucson garden, all waiting for a shy cactus flower to open. That flower fades by morning, so the garden staff actually announces the big night with very short notice. I love how one quiet patch of Sonoran...
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FC Tucson Announces Departure of Men’s Team Head Coach Sebastian “Seba” Pineda
TUCSON, Ariz. — FC Tucson today announced that Sebastian “Seba” Pineda will not return as head coach of its USL League Two men’s team as he and his family are to relocate to Greenville, South Carolina. Pineda leaves following three successful seasons leading the team. Seba’s...
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Rare photos from May Pang offer a new look at John Lennon
For more than 50 years, May Pang has answered questions about her time with John Lennon. At her upcoming Tucson exhibition, however, she hopes the photographs will do the talking. “The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang” — a collection of candid images of her and Lennon — will...
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Tucson Sizzles to 82 Before Weekend Cooldown, Desert Braces for Tuesday Soaker
Tucson gets one more sunny, summer-like afternoon Thursday before rain chances finally interrupt the warm stretch. Temperatures should climb from the mid-50s early to around 82 degrees, with light southeast winds and clear skies giving outdoor plans an easy green light. Friday Brings The First Shower Chance. The forecast turns...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Arizona Spot Serves Bacon-Wrapped Sonoran Dogs Until 11 PM On Weekend Nights
A bacon-wrapped hot dog tucked inside a soft, sweet bun can turn a quick dinner into a full-blown Arizona tradition. Add beans, onions, tomatoes, mayo, mustard, and jalapeño salsa, and things get serious fast. One spot serves these Sonoran dogs until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. A full...
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29 Dry-Climate Towns Retirees Pick for Easier Winters
Shoveling a driveway at 70 loses its charm quickly. Every year, a steady stream of retirees trades gray skies and icy sidewalks for places where January looks more like an extended spring. The common thread is dry air, abundant sun, and winters that often bring less snow and ice than colder regions, though temperatures vary ... Read more
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Tucson residents share ideas on housing at community meeting
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson residents gave their opinions on how to address the city’s housing crisis at a community meeting hosted by Arizona Town Hall. It was held in response to Tucson declaring a housing emergency and to housing costs rising at a faster rate than household income.
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See tigers and Komodo dragons when Tucson's Reid Park Zoo opens Pathway to Asia on Friday 🐯
Tucsonans will soon be able to explore Asia through some of the continent's iconic animals without ever leaving the city. Tucson's Reid Park Zoo is set to open its long-awaited expansion, Pathway to Asia, on Friday. The $50 million project, started in 2019, will include a new Tropical Discovery Center,...
everafterinthewoods.com
Tucson Weekly
Holidaze Event Calendar: A wide variety of yuletide cheer to see and hear
The Winterhaven Festival of Lights is back for its 77th year, ushering in the holiday season. Since the festival’s debut in 1949, it has gone on to be one of Tucson’s many winter holiday traditions. Come stroll through the streets of Tucson from 6 to 10 p.m. to see houses decked out in brilliant winter holiday light displays.
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Arizona’s New Casita Laws Do Not Guarantee Rental Income for Tucson Home Buyers
Arizona has made it easier to build and rent accessory dwelling units, commonly called casitas, but the laws do not turn every guest house into an income property. For buyers in Tucson, Arizona, the gap between what a casita could earn and what it is legally allowed to do is where expensive assumptions begin.
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‘Better than Bronny’ – Epic Bryce James highlight in dominant Arizona Wildcats win goes viral
Bryce James is finally playing college basketball in 2026 and he already has a highlight that caught fans’ eyes on Tuesday. Bryce James redshirted his freshman year with the Arizona Wildcats in 2025-26. However, as a sophomore, LeBron James’ younger son is finally seeing the floor. In their third game of the season, James was on the floor as the Wildcats comfortably beat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Bryce wasn’t exactly statistically dominant, he barely shot the ball and had just three points. James added two assists and two steals to that tally as well. However, the moment from this game...
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Dashcam video of Tuesday night bike ride raises safety questions
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Dashcam video of a Tucson group bike ride is raising questions about the safety of the Tuesday night rides, which have been going on for 20 years. The video shows riders in the Sixth Avenue underpass, close to cars and running stop signs. The footage has prompted concern from some residents.