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Tucson launches its first low-barrier resource center
Tucson’s Ward 6 office is now home to the city’s first low-barrier resource center. Called the R.O.S.E. Center – an acronym for “resources, outreach, showers and education” – the space was originally set up as a cooling center in May, but as the office saw more than 2,200 people throughout its first summer, they decided to continue with a new structure.
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TUSD families look to other districts after school closure recommendations
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Families in Tucson Unified School District must decide whether to wait to learn if their school will close or look for a new one. TUSD has recommended closing eight schools. Along with each announcement, the district has named a receiving school where families can go. Some parents said that may not be their choice.
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Arizona Seafood Fans Pile Plates With Crawfish And Crab At These 5 Cajun Boil Spots
Arizona sits hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, yet the state has a serious appetite for Cajun seafood boils. From Glendale to Tucson, diners are rolling up their sleeves, tying on bibs, and digging into bags of crawfish, crab legs, shrimp, corn, and sausage. These spots take a Gulf...
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Howdy Diner Planned for Former Welcome Diner Space
Howdy Diner is planned for 902 E. Broadway Boulevard in Tucson, where Coronet Restaurant owner Sally Kane will take over the former Welcome Diner, according to the Arizona Daily Star. The 3,929-square-foot space has been closed since 2020. Renovations will refresh the existing booths and open a back room to...
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This Arizona Stand Piles Mango, Chamoy, And Ice Cream On Raspados Until 10 Every Night
A drive-thru window that hands out shaved ice heaped with mango, chamoy, and a scoop of ice cream? That detail alone makes me want to hit the brakes. This east-side Arizona stand keeps that window open until 10 p.m., every single day of the week. The menu goes way past...
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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash near 22nd, Kolb in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash near 22nd and Kolb in Tucson on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Tucson Police Department confirmed the accident happened around 1:45 p.m. It was the 10th serious motorcycle crash in southern Arizona in just over a month. That...
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Building an Empire: Book examines life of ranch owner
In the winter of 1875, Walter Vail wrote home from Tucson after traveling through the Arizona desert. He spoke of intense sun, cold nights and long stretches without drinking water. Vail eventually went on to launch Empire Ranch, which would later become headquarters to one of the state’s most prominent...
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Bryce James hits milestone in college basketball career at Arizona
Bryce James scored his first collegiate points late Thursday night as the Arizona Wildcats defeated Cal Poly Mustangs 104-84. The sophomore guard, and son of NBA superstar LeBron James, opened his scoring account with a three-pointer less than four minutes into the contest at McKale Center. James received a pass from Caleb Holt in the corner before knocking down the shot, sending the home crowd into celebration. James made his second consecutive start for Arizona.
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A Pocketful Of Old-School Tokens Goes A Long Way At This Two-Story Arizona Arcade Bar
A Space Invaders-themed ATM sits inside one Arizona bar, ready to fuel your next round of Pac-Man. That one detail tells you exactly what kind of night you’re in for. The cabinets spread across two floors, with pinball machines glowing on both levels. Donkey Kong is here too, still tossing barrels at anyone brave enough to grab the joystick.
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“It’s something historic”: New citizen reflects on first U.S. midterm vote in Tucson
Magda Barragan steps out of her truck sporting sunglasses and a yellow envelope at 10 a.m. Monday before Election Day. “This is the first time I’ve done this,” she says, in Spanish, of filling out a mail-in ballot and turning it in at the polls. This is also Magda’s first time voting in a midterm election. She is a recently naturalized American citizen. Her first time ever voting in the U.S. was two years ago — in a presidential election that gave Republicans control of Congress and the executive branch.
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Santa Rita Park officials focus on security, resources after reopening
A little more than a month after Santa Rita Park reopened following an $8 million improvement project, residents say the problems that plagued the park for years -- homelessness and public drug use -- have been nearly nonexistent.
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Newcomer set to join TUSD board overseeing school closure plan
This is a developing story. Bright blue text on hundreds of white rectangles across Tucson point to Pilar Acosta Ruiz, the Tucson Unified School District board candidate who will likely take a seat alongside four current members come January. In the race for two spots on the governing board, incumbent...