Tucson events this weekend (and one next week):
Tim Steller’s column: Election shows how unhappy Tucson is with TEP- Tim Steller
For star subscribers: Tucson voters’ rejection of TEP’s franchise agreement signals anger over rising rates and corporate priorities. It also gives city leaders leverage to seek a better deal.
- Mac Friday
No. 16 Marana roared past No. 17 Phoenix Sunnyslope on Friday night in the first round of the 5A playoffs, and now gears up for No. 1 Scottsdale Desert Mountain.
- Prerana Sannappanavar
Military Times has ranked the University of Arizona as the best public university in the country for veterans and service members, out of 370 colleges and universities that qualified this year.
- Prerana Sannappanavar
Pima Community College is establishing a new optics technician program within the college’s Applied Technology Division through a $634,000 gift from the family of James C. Wyant.
- Bruce Pascoe
Pima County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Bergin on Tuesday set a full-day hearing for Nov. 17 over RJ Godfrey's legal attempt to obtain a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction that could lead to his eligibility to play for Arizona this season.
- Tony Davis
After 78 years of farming and 61 years of pecan growing along the Santa Cruz River south of Tucson, Farmers Investment Co. is calling it quits.
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For star subscribers: Tucson voters’ rejection of TEP’s franchise agreement signals anger over rising rates and corporate priorities. It also gives city leaders leverage to seek a better deal.
No. 16 Marana roared past No. 17 Phoenix Sunnyslope on Friday night in the first round of the 5A playoffs, and now gears up for No. 1 Scottsdale Desert Mountain.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Ivan Kharchenkov and Mo Krivas recently joined an elite group of Arizona basketball players who have scored 30 or more points in a game.
After four decades and 12 state titles, Salpointe Catholic boys soccer coach Wolfgang Weber is retiring as the program’s head coach. Despite retiring, he isn’t headed far from the program.
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Republicans’ historic midterm loss is pitting the old Arizona establishment against the new one.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs stood in the backyard of a north Phoenix home, urging over 100 Democrats to help get out the vote in the final push before Election Day. She talked about what was at stake, offering a dire contrast between herself and her Republican opponent, Rep. Andy Biggs.
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After the latest incident of border-wall contractors disturbing or destroying Indigenous sacred sites in Southern Arizona, critics are calling for an end to the federal government's power to ignore dozens of environmental and cultural protection laws under a waiver authority established afte…
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- Mamta Popat
Thousands of people participated in the 37th Annual All Souls Procession on Nov. 8, 2026.
No. 16 Marana roared past No. 17 Phoenix Sunnyslope on Friday night in the first round of the 5A playoffs, and now gears up for No. 1 Scottsdale Desert Mountain.
Pima County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Bergin on Tuesday set a full-day hearing for Nov. 17 over RJ Godfrey's legal attempt to obtain a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction that could lead to his eligibility to play for Arizona this season.
Here's how the nearly 20 former Arizona Wildcats and Tucson natives are performing in the NFL entering Week 10.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Ivan Kharchenkov and Mo Krivas recently joined an elite group of Arizona basketball players who have scored 30 or more points in a game.
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A look at the newest homes for sale near Oro Valley, AZ. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.
🎧 Casting ballots settles elections, but meaningful change requires staying informed, contacting elected officials and participating in decisions that shape everyday life.
In this week’s episode of Streamed & Screened, film critic Bruce Miller offers his thoughts on some of the most notable films coming during this final stretch of 2026.
🎧 Some mysteries concern distant galaxies. Others involve household pets, forgotten kindnesses and small decisions that quietly change our lives forever.
“James Bond Will Return.” The phrase has appeared at the end of the credits throughout the franchise’s history, including “No Time to Die.” But who will be the new Bond?
CMK Construction reports that efficient project management is crucial for remodeling, as homeowners prioritize communication, planning, budget predictability, and minimal disruption.
Ally Financial reports tips for holiday travel budgeting: create an agenda, budget your stay, shop early for gifts, travel off-peak, go with a group, and consider travel insurance.
Knowable Magazine reports that dementia patients often receive antipsychotics instead of non-drug approaches for behavioral issues, risking health and well-being.
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