Donors delivering to Desert Willow Elementary last year. In Vail USD we believe in the Power of Community. Our Angel Tree Program is an active example of this beautiful power. This program specifically helps children and families who might not otherwise be able to afford Christmas presents and basic needs. Our Student Services Coordinators and...
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Hello Friends, November holds special meaning for my family. It’s a time to honor our Veterans and reflect on what we’re thankful for as we gather for Thanksgiving. As an Air Force veteran, continuing to serve the community has always been a priority for me. Since being elected in 2019, I’ve worked to create the City of Tucson’s first Employee...
My granddaughter Jasmine turned three years old this fall. And I am extremely grateful that she is safe in our Vail home, though her pretty short life story had its share of events that no child should endure. Jasmine and her parents, Aman Babanyyazov and Anastasiia, were among first Ukrainian refugees that came to the United States under the...
Hello Friends, We are officially in the last quarter of 2024, and I’m always inspired to sprint to the end of the year and finish strong. The Mayor and Council have touched on a variety of topics this year, ranging from policies to support the Tucson Police Department in addressing human trafficking in our community to trash and recycling pickup...
Access to high-speed reliable broadband services is coming to rural areas of Pima County. Thanks to federal funding from the state, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has awarded Cox Communications and Pima County a $5 million grant to support fiber broadband upgrades to the Three Points area west of Tucson and Sycamore Springs in the Sahuarita...
Hello Friends, We have finally arrived in, to me, the best time of the year. It’s finally fall (later this month) and pumpkin spice season is upon us. I’m looking forward to this next season of the year and the upcoming holidays that will be here before we know it. My team and I have quite a few updates to share with you this month, so let’s get...
Hello Friends, I hope that August is off to a great start for you. My team and I have some updates to pass along about Purple Heart Park. The playground near the Rita Road parking lot for kids ages 2-5 needs replacing after failing a safety inspection. The older kids’ zone for ages 6-12 meets safety standards but will get a new shade...
Congratulations to the graduating class of Pantano High School 2024! Read what these graduates have planned for such promising futures. 1. What are your plans after high school? 2. What challenges did you overcome since freshman year? 3. Who was your inspiration throughout highschool? Valedictorian Jordyn Kruse After high school, I plan to...
I always look forward to the monsoon season here in the desert. The rains are welcome but the intense rains often present challenges with our infrastructure. In an effort to protect the traveling public during storms, the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) initiated its Operation Splash campaign. Crews from the...
Women Making History Scrapbooking Make-A-Wish Trips March is Women in History month. The Cienega Creek Chapter of NSDAR chose three ladies to recognize who started the Crops of Luv organization because of the history and impact they have made on the community and across the world. Crops of Luv, a non-profit organization was started in 2007 by Jody...