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Tucson artists question public mural selection process
Community

Tucson artists question public mural selection process

Some artists say Tucson's publicly funded mural commission process lacks transparency and favors repeat artists over emerging voices, raising questions about who controls how taxpayer arts dollars are spent.

Alma Hernandez on water, ESAs and housing in LD20
Elections

Alma Hernandez on water, ESAs and housing in LD20

State Rep. Alma Hernandez is running for the Arizona Senate in Legislative District 20, facing a Democratic primary challenge from Rocque Perez ahead of the July 21 primary.

Tucson pickleball partnership to expand Udall courts
Region

Tucson pickleball partnership to expand Udall courts

The Tucson City Council approved a partnership with Tucson Area Pickleball to cover court repair fees and raise enough money to build three new courts.

South Tucson elimina impuesto a alimentos pese a déficit de $1,6 millones
El Foco de Tucson

South Tucson elimina impuesto a alimentos pese a déficit de $1,6 millones

El Concejo Municipal de South Tucson votó a favor de eliminar su impuesto a los alimentos y al consumo, cambiar el nombre del Día de César Chávez y explorar la creación de una red wifi comunitaria gratuita; todo ello mientras hace frente a un déficit presupuestario de $1.6 millones.

Tucson's TimberTote heads to New York Fashion Week
Community

Tucson's TimberTote heads to New York Fashion Week

Tucson wooden purse company TimberTote is heading to New York Fashion Week in September and hosting a fundraiser fashion show in Tucson on August 14 to help cover the cost.

Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo detained by ICE
Community

Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo detained by ICE

Tucson community members rallied outside the local ICE field office Monday after Karla Toledo, a 31-year-old DACA recipient with a current work permit, was detained at her home without a judicial warrant.

Pima County joins fight against TEP rate increase
Region

Pima County joins fight against TEP rate increase

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 to formally oppose Tucson Electric Power's proposed 14% rate increase and directed county attorneys to intervene in the ongoing rate case before the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Chris Sheafe marcó el desarrollo del downtown de Tucson
El Foco de Tucson

Chris Sheafe marcó el desarrollo del downtown de Tucson

Chris Sheafe, el tesorero de Rio Nuevo a quien se le atribuye haber ayudado a transformar el distrito de financiación por incremento fiscal, falleció el 8 de abril en un accidente aéreo en el Aeropuerto Regional de Marana.

Tucson's Gloo Factory prints for the community
Community

Tucson's Gloo Factory prints for the community

The Gloo Factory, a union print shop in Tucson, has spent nearly two decades printing protest signs, banners and yard signs for activists, indigenous groups and community organizations — often for free.

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