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PACC halts animal adoptions, intakes due to distemper outbreak

PACC halts animal adoptions, intakes due to distemper outbreak

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Pima Animal Care Center has temporarily halted adoptions, and stopped taking in any animals unless they pose a risk to the public or need emergency care, due to an outbreak of several diseases including distemper in its shelter.

TUSD greenlights $797 million budget

TUSD greenlights $797 million budget

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The Tucson Unified School District governing board approved a $797 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Here's a peak inside Downtown Tucson's Gibson Food Hall & Market

Here's a peak inside Downtown Tucson's Gibson Food Hall & Market

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Gibson Food Hall & Market in downtown Tucson will include four food vendors and a basement lounge.

Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

  • Howard Fischer

The Tohono O'odham Nation wants a federal judge to immediately halt pending plans by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to build 62 miles of border wall through the reservation.

Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL

Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL

  • Michael Lev

Former Arizona softball standout Tayler Biehl has been named a second-team CSC Academic All-American after completing her degree with a 4.00 GPA.

Mexico's soccer Baby Jesus trend sparks debate

Mexico's soccer Baby Jesus trend sparks debate

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As World Cup fever spreads across Mexico, some devotees dress the Santo Niño de Atocha or Baby Jesus in Mexico’s national team jersey to pray for protection and success for El Tri. The tradition blends faith and soccer passion, but it also sparks debate among religious leaders and believers …

TUSD fields, gyms finally getting much-needed upgrades | Greg Hansen

TUSD fields, gyms finally getting much-needed upgrades | Greg Hansen

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Greg Hansen's notebook: Cholla and Sahuaro high schools are the latest TUSD campuses to have their athletic facilities upgraded thanks to a bond passed by voters in 2023. 

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TUSD fields, gyms finally getting much-needed upgrades | Greg Hansen

TUSD fields, gyms finally getting much-needed upgrades | Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Cholla and Sahuaro high schools are the latest TUSD campuses to have their athletic facilities upgraded thanks to a bond passed by voters in 2023. 

On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: News and views on Becky Burke’s unwanted battle with social-media trolls; eligibility questions gumming up Tommy Lloyd’s recruiting; Arizona softball acing the transfer portal; and more.

Former Arizona hurdler's talents on display, this time for Florida State | Greg Hansen

Former Arizona hurdler's talents on display, this time for Florida State | Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona hurdler Zach Extine quietly made the jump from Tucson to Florida where he is making an impression yet again, this time as a Seminole. 

Jim Furyk's ride from U of A to success was unpredictable | Greg Hansen

Jim Furyk's ride from U of A to success was unpredictable | Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Ex-Arizona golfer Jim Furyk wasn't the Wildcats' top player, but became a PGA Tour star and a U.S. Open title. Is a Hall of Fame induction next?

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Big Dawgs headed to Tucson’s east side

Big Dawgs headed to Tucson’s east side

For Star Subscribers: Marana's Big Dawgs Italian Beef expects to open a new location on Tucson's east side this summer.

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Newly Listed Homes near Sahuarita, AZ — Updated Jun. 17, 2026

Newly Listed Homes near Sahuarita, AZ — Updated Jun. 17, 2026

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PACC halts animal adoptions, intakes due to distemper outbreak

PACC halts animal adoptions, intakes due to distemper outbreak

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Pima Animal Care Center has temporarily halted adoptions, and stopped taking in any animals unless they pose a risk to the public or need emergency care, due to an outbreak of several diseases including distemper in its shelter.

  • Local opinion: New eastside PACC center aims to find more pets homes

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Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL

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Former Arizona softball standout Tayler Biehl has been named a second-team CSC Academic All-American after completing her degree with a 4.00 GPA.

TUSD fields, gyms finally getting much-needed upgrades | Greg Hansen

TUSD fields, gyms finally getting much-needed upgrades | Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Cholla and Sahuaro high schools are the latest TUSD campuses to have their athletic facilities upgraded thanks to a bond passed by voters in 2023. 

Tucson Sugar Skulls 'rise to another level' after 3 straight wins

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The Tucson Sugar Skulls have won three straight games, including an upset victory over the defending IFL champion. Tucson is looking for a "get-back" win over the Arizona Rattlers.

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