Vail Voice Art Director and author Patrick Whitehurst signed copies of his fifth nonfiction book, “Murder & Mayhem in Tucson,” recently at the Barnes & Noble westside location. The book explores the darker side of Tucson’s history and was released this year.
By Tom Howard Houghton/I-10 InterchangeThe new bridge and roadway are coming along nicely. Crews are connecting the new ramps to the bridge. Painting of the bridge structure is nearly complete. Several traffic shifts will take place during the month of September to allow crews to place the traffic signals and complete work along the middle of the...
Roop Investments, LLC acquires Arizona’s most awarded dual license dispensary in a landmark $30 Million all cash deal. This acquisition awards Roop Investments with The Green Halo’s Retail operations and its related dispensary, cultivation, and manufacturing licenses. Roop Investments, founded in 2020 is a private company owned and operated by...
By Bailey BreedingCommunity Relations Intern With Halloween creeping up, it’s important to stay safe while taking part in all of the festivities. To ensure a fun and safe trick-or-treating night, use the following safety tips: Wear bright colors or reflective clothing to help drivers see youMake sure your costume is not too long, to avoid...
Northwest Healthcare has had a presence in the Vail community for several years with Northwest Emergency Center, and with Northwest Primary & Specialty Care offices, but soon, their services in the area will grow. Northwest Medical Center Houghton, located at Houghton Rd. and Old Spanish Trail, is scheduled to open by the end of the year. The...
By Shirley Mays Summer is finally and solidly upon us! As an adolescent, growing up during the summer in an area known as “The Valley” in rural Ohio brought great pleasure to my friends and me. The Valley streets were paved with asphalt and we had no sidewalks; we rode our bikes and played barefoot in the streets. All of the streets were dead end...
Rita Ranch At the corner of Old Vail Road and Rita Road, you may have noticed the brick monument for Rita Ranch is being removed. A covered facility for RVs, boats and trailers is going in. It will look similar to the one across the street. Houghton Town Center A Stone Cold Creamery, Crumbl Cookies and a dermatologist will be opening in the coming...
Dear Readers: Rumi wrote : Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing is a field…I’ll meet you there The Vail Voice celebrates its 20th year this October. When I started the paper (then a newsletter) I was committed to it being a vehicle to facilitate conversation and be a place where all voices, respectfully shared, can be heard. I, like...
TuSimple’s test center and trucking hub is expanding to 35,000 square feet increasing to 100 jobs.The company will expand its test center and trucking hub on East Old Vail Road by 35,000 square feet and add more than 100 jobs over the next year. The Naturopathic Medical Clinic was opened recently by Dr. John Hartman and Dr Yan Yan Sun. John...
Leland Haussmann was named to Schreiner University’s President’s List and Baylee Parks was named to Schreiner University’s Dean’s List. Both are from Vail. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have at least 12 hours credit...
