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Military Times ranks University of Arizona as best public US college for veterans
The University of Arizona was dubbed the best public university in the nation for veterans by Military Times on Tuesday. The publication rated 370 colleges and universities in its Best for Vets: 2026 Colleges ranking. The Tucson-based university took the top spot among public universities but came in second overall.
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This Little Arizona Cafe Serves Rare Ethiopian Dishes On One Shared Platter, No Forks Needed
Ethiopian Jewish cuisine shows up on a menu in a brick-walled little cafe, right beside gluten-free injera. That combination alone made me stop scrolling. It’s not something you stumble across every day in Arizona. The meals arrive on one big shared platter. Spongy injera lines the bottom, and colorful...
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Grounded Giants: Boneyard Photos by Bernhard Lang
German photographer Bernhard Lang flew over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson to capture these incredible images for his Boneyard series, documenting the largest aircraft and missile storage facility in the world. At the time of his visit in 2022, nearly 4,000 planes were stored there. His photographs reveal an...
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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.
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TUSD board discusses closing seven schools as parents push to keep them open
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Unified School District Governing Board met Tuesday night to discuss school closures. After changes to the list, seven schools are now proposed for closure. The TUSD has said birth rates are declining and the district has lost enrollment to charter schools and Empowerment...
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Arizona baseball 11-man Class of 2027 signees include five in-state prospects, lefty Bjur from Pima College
Information provided by Arizona’s media-relations department. Arizona coach Chip Hale has announced the program’s 11-man Class of 2027 signing class, which includes eight players from high school and three from junior college who are expected to begin with Arizona next fall. The Wildcats are signing one catcher, two...
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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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Proposed rapid bus transit line in Tucson draws mixed reactions from residents
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A new rapid bus transit system could be coming to Tucson, with city officials proposing a nearly five-mile route along Stone Avenue connecting Tucson Mall to downtown. On Monday, the city of Tucson hosted an open house, giving residents the opportunity to learn more about...
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Dive in with Dan and the Gospel Rescue Mission!
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Gospel Rescue Mission CEO Lisa Chastain joined Dan Marries on Dive In with Dan to discuss her family’s connection to the organization and its work helping people experiencing homelessness in Tucson. Chastain said her grandfather founded Gospel Rescue Mission in 1953, though her family...
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Warm Cheese Crisps The Size Of A Pizza Come Out Of The Oven At This Classic Tucson Cantina
A flour tortilla the size of a pizza gets brushed with butter, baked crisp, then buried in bubbling melted cheese until golden. It arrives sliced into wedges, and suddenly the whole table leans in. That snack comes from a family kitchen in southern Arizona that has been feeding people since...
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Arizona softball signs top 15 class for 2027
Head coach Caitlin Lowe and the Arizona Wildcats got help all over the softball field in the 2027 class. The class of six four-star players includes two pitchers, two dedicated outfielders, a catcher who also plays outfield, and a corner infielder. Softball America ranks all six of the Arizona signees...
Tucson Weekly
Season of Giving: Holiday toy help open to Tucson families
The Salvation Army in Tucson is accepting applications for its Christmas Angel Program, which provides donated toys to children in local families struggling to afford gifts this holiday season. Applications opened Oct. 8 at saangeltree.org. Families enter their ZIP code and follow the registration instructions. No invitation code is required.
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Downtown Links Roadway Project Opens
The Regional Transportation Authority and the City of Tucson commemorated the completion of the Downtown Links roadway project, a multimodal corridor connecting Maclovio Barraza-Aviation Parkway to the Interstate 10 frontage road. The Nov. 6 celebration marked completion of the final phase of the RTA-funded project. Previous sections of the project...
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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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Arizona Softball Inks Six on National Signing Day
TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Softball has signed six of the nation's top players on signing day, announced by head coach Caitlin Lowe. Arizona's class is the No. 2 signing class in the Big 12 and ranked No. 11 in the nation by D1 Softball. Arizona's signing class includes one...