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Vanessa Candito, former Empire High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Tucson Standard | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number eight seed.

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Iliana Mendoza, former Tucson High Magnet School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Tucson Standard | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Colorado Christian Cougars.

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7,900 illegal immigrants apprehended in the Tucson sector during the week ending May 3

By Tucson Standard | May 7, 2024

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents detained 7,900 illegal immigrants and intercepted 25 human smuggling events in the Tucson sector during the week ending May 3.

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AASA/ACT: How many Flowing Wells Unified District students failed their Language Arts tests during 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | May 7, 2024

There were 2,646 Flowing Wells Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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League of American Workers President: ‘Arizonans are the first victims of Biden’s border recklessness’

By Tucson Standard | May 7, 2024

League of American Workers founder Steve Cortes said the amount of crimes and illegal entries occurring in the state show that "Arizonans are the first victims of Biden’s border recklessness."

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Rape, Sodomy, Drugs, and Murder: An analysis of April 2024 illegal alien arrests in the Tucson Sector

By Tucson Standard | May 7, 2024

During fiscal year 2024 to date, there have been 342,002 illegal alien encounters in the Tucson Sector.

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Tucson Unified District: 79% of students failed their AASA/ACT Math tests in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | May 6, 2024

There were 19,761 Tucson Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Tucson Unified District: 72% of students failed their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | May 5, 2024

There were 19,236 Tucson Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Tucson Standard | May 5, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Tucson Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Pima County hit with swift legal challenge for ordinance that punishes “law-abiding gun owners”

By W.J. Kennedy | May 3, 2024

Less than two months on the books, a local anti-gun rights ordinance that fines gun owners for not reporting stolen or missing firearms faces a stiff legal challenge—one that argues that the ordinance violates both the state and federal constitutions, and the authority of the Arizona Legislature to regulate firearms in the state.

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95 coaches at institutions in Pima County earned $489,926 on average in 2022

By Tucson Standard | May 2, 2024

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Pima County during 2022 was $723,465 at University of Arizona, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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City of Tucson to Celebrate Building Safety Month

By Tucson Standard | May 1, 2024

The City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is gearing up to celebrate the 44th Annual Building Safety Month this May. In collaboration with the International Code Council (ICC), the city aims to raise awareness about the significance of building codes in ensuring the safety of living and working spaces.This year, the theme of Building Safety Month is "Mission Possible," emphasizing community involvement in upholding building safety standards. According to the International Code Council, the organization that spearheads this initiative, their...

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Family & kids events this May in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Apr 29, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of Tucson this month.

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Community Input Sought for Tucson's Future Growth Plan

By Tucson Standard | Apr 29, 2024

The City of Tucson is calling on its residents to participate in shaping the future growth of the city through the Plan Tucson initiative. The plan, which aims to outline the city's development over the next 20 years, is seeking input from the community to reflect shared goals and aspirations."Tucson has a rich history, but we must evolve to meet the needs of our developing community," stated city officials. To achieve this, the city is encouraging residents to actively engage in the planning process to ensure that future growth aligns with the community's vision.One of...

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Sunnyside Unified District students and their AASA/ACT Math performance in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Apr 29, 2024

There were 7,396 Sunnyside Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Did Tucson Unified District students pass or fail their AASA/ACT Math tests in 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 28, 2024

There were 19,761 Tucson Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 28, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Tucson Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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AASA/ACT: How many Flowing Wells Unified District students passed their Math tests during 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 27, 2024

There were 2,665 Flowing Wells Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.