By John Simpson The September 2021 and full monsoon Climate report by John Simpson. September, the last month of the monsoon, typically yields highly variable rainfall in the area as the summer thunderstorms come to a close. September 2021 was no different as many parts of the Tucson area recorded below average precipitation for the month, mainly...
Dear Claire, I have been having a lot of fighting dreams. Usually, I am throwing punches hard and wild in these dreams. But it is at someone I can’t even see, and I just keep going and keep punching until I wake up exhausted. Other times, I am fighting with like a shadow or ghost. I will be throwing these punches that go right through them. Or I...
By Bailey Breeding,Community Relations Intern The holiday season is upon us. Along with family and celebration comes more cooking during this time of year. While cooking is a huge part of the holiday season for most people, it is important to remember to stay safe while in the kitchen. Not surprisingly, the vast majority of home fires in the...
By Hughes Federal Credit Union Before connecting to your favorite coffee shop network, here’s what you should know about the risks that come with the convenience of free WiFi and what you can do to stay protected. Why should I worry about connecting to free public WiFi? While public WiFi can be a convenient way to connect to the internet, it’s...
In 1984 Southern Arizona Endodontics opened its doors in Tucson. Over the years, we have expanded locations to accommodate the ever-growing economy. We are excited to announce that you have an endodontic specialist in your neighborhood for your root canal needs! Our southeast location is open at the Houghton Crossings Plaza at 7395 S. Houghton...
As I write this column, we have just learned of the serious bicycling accident that Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry was involved in. Hearing only a very little bit of the details, we can gain confidence in knowing that he is in very good hands and care. Even though we feel anxious about his hospitalization, we are praying for his...
Hello Friends, November represents all my favorite things: cooler weather, great food, family time, and celebrating veterans in our community. In fact, these things together illustrate my journey to Tucson. Having grown up in rural Illinois, the biting winters feel like a distant memory when our Arizona summers hit 110 degrees. I’m a snow boots...
By Anne Gibson The Vail Unified School District (VUSD) has been top rated in Arizona for over a decade. How does the District continue year after year to be ranked among the best? A combination of reasons point to Vail’s success. One reason is that VUSD has been operating under a voter approved maintenance and operations override since 1993. By...
By Steve Christy The September 21st Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting had several agenda items that will have significant bearing on our Southeast Region, and all of our District 4. The results of the items voted on went from one good to one bad, and one, okay – for now. First, the Pima County Elections Department, under the auspices...
By Nikki Lee It’s hard to believe it is Fall 2021. That time of year where we all look forward to Tucson’s sunny days and cool crisp nights, we celebrate everything pumpkin spice, and reflect on the things we are most thankful for. I am thankful for our Tucson community. Over the last month, I have seen the community coming together to clean-up...
