In May 2017, City of Tucson voters approved a half-cent sales tax to fund road repair and public safety improvements for five years within the City. The tax became effective July 1, 2017, and is expected to generate $250 million in revenue. The City has branded this program the Tucson Delivers: Better Streets, Safer City program, and the benefits...
by Stacy Winstryg With 2018 being an election year, the Vail Parent Network is gearing up to meet all the new candidates running for Legislative District 10 and 14. We are always looking for education-friendly legislators! Here is the current list of those that have filed to run: Legislative District 10 House or Representatives Todd Clodfelter...
Students from Cienega High participated in the recent Arizona Envirothon held this past April from the 20th to the 21st. The environmental science contest was held atop Mingus Mountain. Students competed in field events and presentations to demonstrate their mastery of environmental science principles – focusing this year on “Western Rangeland...
Recently, over 60 volunteers came out to do various projects throughout the school grounds. These projects included – building sandboxes for the playground, a desert tortoise habitat, and a river rock project, (headed up by the local PTA). As Principal Irby noted, “It is events like this that make our school and district community so...
by Brenda Hough of Tech Parks Arizona What can we do to ensure a prosperous future for the next generation? Engage our youth and prepare them to enter the workforce by stirring their passion and helping them to develop skills that will propel them into success. That is why the University of Arizona Tech Park launched an exciting program in STEM...
by Linda Long Along Colossal Cave Road, positioned between two railroad crossings, stands a property that is bustling with an energy all its own. Step inside the doors of ReSources Vail Food Bank or Vail Depot Thrift Store and you’ll see what I mean. ReSources volunteers and staff members are working to serve their community. They are cleaning and...
by Tom Howard Road Construction Update Houghton Road/Over Union Pacific Railroad Crews have removed the last of the old bridge structure and have begun constructing the retaining walls along the west side of Houghton. Coordination with Union Pacific Railroad is underway to construct the columns and bridge approach decks. Traffic will stay in its...
by Nicole Cochran The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a student lead organization attached to Vail Academy and High School’s (VAHS) Career and Technical Education Business Management Classes. VAHS is the only school in the district that offers FBLA. Each year our chapter works towards Business Achievement Awards, Partnership with...
Trinity Peters from Empire High and Anthony Aguilar from Cienega High, have been recognized as 18 Under 18 Junior Achievers. The program recognizes individuals under 18 years of age who have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit, extraordinary skill set, proven leadership, and whose activities have made their community better. Those recognized...
With spring in full swing in Southern Arizona, bees are busy gathering pollen, and, occasionally forming giant, somewhat alarming clusters which are often found on tree branches. This swarming behavior can be frightening, but is not necessarily dangerous to people. Many community residents are asking about bee swarms. Here’s what I found: ...
