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In Memoriam: Sue Alexander remembered on her birthday (August 20)

By Tucson Standard | Aug 20, 2024

Sue Alexander was born on August 20, 1933, in Tucson, Arizona.

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Tucson Water wins national equity award

By Tucson Standard | Aug 20, 2024

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) recently selected Tucson Water as the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Equity Award.

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Bipartisan bill aims at expanding TRICARE coverage for military maternity healthcare

By Tucson Standard | Aug 20, 2024

U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) have introduced a bipartisan initiative aimed at expanding access to midwifery care for servicemembers and their families. The Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act proposes a 5-year pilot program to extend midwifery care to those enrolled in TRICARE. If successful, the Department of Defense may permanently expand this coverage.

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Celebrating J. J. Hardy's birthday: acknowledging the contributions of the former professional baseball shortstop (August 19)

By Tucson Standard | Aug 19, 2024

James Jerry Hardy was born on August 19, 1982, in Tucson, Arizona.

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Government events this week in City of Tucson: Aug. 18-24

By Tucson Standard | Aug 19, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

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Study links higher animal body temperatures with increased likelihoods for evolving into plant-eaters

By Tucson Standard | Aug 19, 2024

A University of Arizona study has uncovered a surprising relationship between an animal's body temperature and its likelihood of evolving into an herbivore. The study, published Monday in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography, offers fresh insights into the evolution of plant-based diets across tetrapods, which include amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. The findings could reshape scientists' understanding of the evolution of animal diets.

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Federal funds allocated for Cochise County's rural fire departments

By Tucson Standard | Aug 19, 2024

COCHISE COUNTY, AZ - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) announced that the City of Benson Fire Department (BFD) and neighboring fire agencies in Cochise County were selected to receive $668,571 in federal funding under the Assistance to Firefighters grant program. This funding was awarded on August 16, 2024.

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Study links higher animal body temperatures with evolution into herbivores

By Tucson Standard | Aug 19, 2024

A University of Arizona study has uncovered a relationship between an animal's body temperature and its likelihood of evolving into an herbivore. The study, published Monday in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography, offers insights into the evolution of plant-based diets across tetrapods, which include amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. The findings could reshape scientists' understanding of the evolution of animal diets.

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Incoming student aims to blend AI with film at University

By Tucson Standard | Aug 19, 2024

From the moment Anastasia Rastelli first sat in front of a computer as a child, she was fascinated by the possibilities it presented. Technology was a constant companion growing up, and before long she grew curious about the inner workings of her high-tech toys. By grade school, she learned to code using a block-based, visual programming language.

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Family & kids events this week in City of Tucson: Aug. 18-24

By Tucson Standard | Aug 19, 2024

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

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This week in City of Tucson history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Aug. 18-24)

By Tucson Standard | Aug 19, 2024

This week in City of Tucson history.

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Commemorating Another Year: Fat Lever, distinguished former professional basketball player (August 18)

By Tucson Standard | Aug 18, 2024

Lafayette "Fat" Lever was born on August 18, 1960, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

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School events this week in City of Tucson: Aug. 18-24

By Tucson Standard | Aug 17, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Aug 17, 2024

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

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Border Patrol, Air, Marine Operations rescue wounded migrants

By Tucson Standard | Aug 17, 2024

After a 911 call revealed that migrants shot on the Mexican side of the border had crossed into the United States, personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations worked to rescue those migrants and provide medical care. The incident occurred on August 2, according to an August 8 news release from CBP.

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Remembering Chad Beyer's birthday: insights into the life of the former professional road racing cyclist luminary (August 15)

By Tucson Standard | Aug 15, 2024

Chad Beyer was born on August 15, 1986, in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Roadway improvement projects set for Elm Street and Tucson Boulevard

By Tucson Standard | Aug 15, 2024

Published on August 15, 2024

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Aug 14, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 12 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Remembering Arturo "Arte" Moreno's birthday: reflections on the career of the businessman (August 14)

By Tucson Standard | Aug 14, 2024

Arturo "Arte" Moreno was born on August 14, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona.

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Local Government Meetings today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Aug 13, 2024

City of Tucson Local Government Meetings today.