Border Patrol agents might soon switch from sitting in trucks along the U.S.-Mexico border to helping traffic move more efficiently on international bridges. This scenario comes from the idea of BP agents collaborating with other government agencies. (with video) Read more» 
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"Inside the Overpass," a mural at the intersection of 29th Street and Columbus Boulevard will be unveiled Wednesday. It is the result of two years of youth-driven work from the Boys & Girls Club. Read more»
Tucson's premiere taco festival drew thousands to Rillito Downs on Saturday, where cold drinks, and spicy salsas kept the crowd's stomachs satisfied. Read more»
The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro adoption at the Pima County Fairgrounds starting Friday. Read more»
Rillito Downs will be the site of Tucson's first Taco Festival on Saturday and includes a tequila expo, a kids' area, a margarita competition, and thousands of tacos made by local eateries. Read more»
Family, friends and supporters attended a vigil Sunday night for missing 6-year-old Isabel Mercedes Celis, who was reported missing from her Midtown home on Saturday morning. Read more»
Despite chilly temperatures and a slight breeze, teenagers, families and thrill-seekers headed to the annual University of Arizona hosted Spring Fling on Friday. Read more»
Jesse Kelly, Martha McSally, Frank Antenori and Dave Sitton faced off in the final CD8 Republican debate before Tuesday's special primary. Read more» 3
Second Saturdays will adjust the locations of several stages and vendors in light of Modern Streetcar Project closures. Read more»
The annual Spring Fling starts Thursday at 4 p.m. at Rillito Downs. The carnival promises rides, music, games and deep-fried Twinkies. Read more»
The nomination period for the annual Lumies Arts and Business Awards closes Thursday, April 12. The awards recognize local artists, organizations, educators and business partners. "It’s an effort to recognize the outstanding artists in the community who are not recognized at the state level." Read more»
The annual Passion of Good Friday reenactment drew more than 800 people to downtown Tucson's St. Augustine Cathedral on Friday afternoon. Read more»
A grant from the the Department of Housing and Urban Development hopes to help Tucson's low-income families eliminate lead hazards in their homes over the next three years. Read more»
Tucson Clean and Beautiful will collect old computers, televisions and small appliances in its first electronic recycling collection of 2012. Read more»
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking input on creating a maintenance plan for the Arizona Trail in workshops Monday through Thursday. Read more»
Tucsonans faced with the loss of a home can attend a free foreclosure prevention workshop March 10 hosted by U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva. Read more»
