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Community to Discuss Tucson Corridor Redevelopment
The Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) invites the community to join a virtual or in-person meeting to learn about the development of new regulations for corridor redevelopment in Tucson and provide input. On October 17, 2023, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council directed staff to amend City codes...
AJ Ramos, 14, shoots first-ever 59 in Arizona junior golf
The 59 Club has added a member. Its newest is 14-year-old AJ Ramos of Tucson, Arizona, who went sub-60 last week at a Junior Golf Association of Arizona event. Ramos shot his 59, which was a bogey-free, 11-under round, at Starfire Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic. He had three birdies and an eagle on his front nine, then six birdies – including five in a row – on the back before making par at the last.
This local reading program has helped kids fall in love with books for over 30 years
When local students’ summer of fun ends, one nonprofit is looking to continue the joy with its reading program this school year. program has helped thousands of Tucson students find joy in reading over the last 30 years. Now, the volunteer-based program is seeking 200 volunteers, known as reading...
Arizona football: A look at the Wildcats’ tight ends entering 2024 training camp
The first preseason training camp under Brent Brennan is set to begin next week, a month of workouts and practices ahead of the 2024 season opener Aug. 31 at home against New Mexico. To get you primed for camp, we’re breaking down each position group on the roster. Today we...
2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson adds extra day to meet needs of attendees
(DALLAS) – Show growth and accommodating shopper needs are why the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to add one extra day to the 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson. The new show dates will be Monday, Feb. 3 – Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Hours will be 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 7 (the Grand Ballroom opens at 9:30 a.m. and the GemHall floor and Galleria opens at 10 a.m.); 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8; and 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. (Previously, the show closed on 4 p.m. on Sunday, the last day.) The show returns to the Tucson Convention Center (TCC).
50 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend July 25-28 🎒🎨
The last weekend of July is almost here. Close out the month with lots of back-to-school events, Tohono Chul's annual monsoon plant sale, pool parties, after-hours activities at museums, artisan markets, craft workshops and a youth basketball clinic led by Phoenix Mercury star Sam Thomas. Of course, things can change...
Just Between Friends consignment shop is ready for back-to-school
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A big back-to-school sale is now open to the public. The Just Between Friends consignment store is now open. It allows parents to get their kids’ school clothes and supplies at a massive discount and sell some old clothes. According to Nerd Wallet, the...
Arizona Beach Volleyball earns postseason academic awards
The Arizona Beach Volleyball program received the AVCA Team Academic Award and was named to the Team Academic Honor Roll for having a team GPA in the top 20% nationally. This is the ninth straight year the Sand Cats have earned the Team Academic Award and the fifth straight year the team has been named to the Academic Honor Roll. Arizona Head Coach Steve Walker praised the hard work of current and former athletes as well as the support provided by staff at the University of Arizona. "I couldn't be more proud of our current and former teams that have...
Arizona Places 78 Student-Athletes on Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll
TUCSON, Ariz. — An impressive 78 Arizona student-athletes earned Pac-12 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll accolades, the conference announced on Wednesday. Any student-athlete on their respective team roster with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.3-or-above, and who has served at least one year in residence at the institution, is eligible for the distinction. The spring award winners include members of Arizona's Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Men's Golf, Men's Outdoor Track & Field, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Outdoor Track & Field, and Women's Tennis programs.
Casitas codes in Tucson may see changes next year
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Community members were able to learn more about the changes coming to the city of Tucson when it comes to building ADUs. While many are happy about the changes, there are still some questions. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB 2720 back in May. It is...
Sommerhauser Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar
The Golf Coaches Association of America has announced the 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars and Arizona senior Sam Sommerhauser was among the honorees. It's the third time in Sommerhauser's career that he has received the honor. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a...
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon lays out expectations on the first day of training camp
The Arizona Cardinals started their first practice of training camp on Wednesday, with full attendance. It was a chance to see the new-look Cardinals, who were busy adding players to their roster through both free agency and the draft, including top draft choice Marvin Harrison Jr. Thank you for reading...
Arizona Men’s Basketball Pursuing Elite 2025 Recruits: Peat, Burries, and More
Arizona Wildcats men's basketball program is actively pursuing top 2025 recruits, despite the evolving landscape of college basketball recruiting. Koa Peat, a 6-foot-8 forward from Perry High School, is the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2025 class. Brayden Burries, a 6-foot-4 guard from Eleanor Roosevelt High School, is ranked...
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