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Since its completion in 1940, the Benedictine Monastery has served as a place to seek peace in the heart of Tucson.

For Tucson's Benedictine Sisters, Life Remains 'a Grace and a Gift'

Feb 2, 2012 Benedictine Monastery maintains simplicity and devotion to faith in the heart of a changing city
Eeucation reform leader says state must see improvement in 20-3 years, 'or we're not doing our job.'

AZ Week: Ed Gains Needed Soon, Reform Chair Says

Jan 27, 2012 Teacher merit pay, competition, higher standards will contribute to improvement
Macho Man, a once-abused horse, now helps Yaqui children work through their own hard times.

Web Feature: Where Wishes Are Horses

Jan 26, 2012 Equine therapy helps youth on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation reconnect with their culture—and themselves
Raquel Cortez and her son, Christopher, are at home during a home visit from Patricia Escarcega (left), a Sunnyside School District educator.

In Sunnyside, Parents Are Also Teachers

Jan 25, 2012 A program is helping with early childhood development in Tucson
Gabrielle Giffords with House Speaker John Boehner, moments after she handed her resignation letter to him.

Giffords Resigns

Jan 25, 2012 Read her letters to House Speaker Boehner, Gov. Brewer

Giffords Resigns

Jan 25, 2012 Read her letters to House Speaker Boehner, Gov. Brewer
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords meets Monday with constituents who had come to see her on Jan. 8, 2011.

Giffords Visits Food Bank in Tucson Farewell

Jan 23, 2012 Supporters say goodbye as Giffords leaves federal office after five years
Gabrielle Giffords waving to the crowd at a Jan. 8, 2012 anniversary vigil of the shooting that took six lives and left her and 12 others wounded.

Politicians Scramble to Fill Giffords' Void

Jan 23, 2012 Potential candidates from both parties consider their options

Politicians Scramble to Fill Giffords' Void

Jan 23, 2012 Potential candidates from both parties consider their options

AZ Week: Water Legislation Needed, Expert Says

Jan 20, 2012 State faces 'critical threshold' in 2035, when usage will exceed supply
Touch of Grey members, from left, Don Lightfoot, Ken Sylvia (Left center), Ken Sylvia and Bill Archambeau.

Singing That Never Goes Out of Style

Jan 18, 2012 Barbershop quartet Touch of Grey shares close vocal harmonies
Amex MLK Roads to Memphis

AZ Illustrated: MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012

Jan 16, 2012 MLK Day of Service grant for Tucson's Nonviolent Legacy Project
Gov. Jan Brewer Monday vetoed Rio Nuevo legislation that Tucson businesses wanted to help with downtown redevelopment.

AZ Week: Brewer Wants to Spend Some, Save More

Jan 13, 2012 Mental health, state computers, Child Protective Services may see upgrades
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, north of Tucson, in January 2012.

Snowy Winter Brings Skiers, Spending to Mt. Lemmon

Jan 12, 2012 Favorable weather conditions and an early season start boost Summerhaven's still-recovering economy
Pima County's first Earthship is "landing" in southwest Tucson, Arizona!

'Earthship' Landing in Tucson

Jan 11, 2012 New home built from recycled materials strives for zero carbon foot print
Mayra Feliciano, a TUSD graduate speaks during the call of the audience portion of the meeting. She turns her back to the governing board because “they haven’t listened” and instead addresses the crowd at Tuesday’s meeting.

Tucson Unified Ends Mexican American Studies

Jan 11, 2012 Under threat of lost funding, program ends immediately

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