Reid Park Zoo today, Feb. 25, announced the opening of its new Flamingo Lagoon. The Chilean flamingo flock’s vibrant pink feathers now welcome guests as they enter the Zoo. This project is part of Phase 1 of the Zoo’s ongoing 10-year Master Plan. The newly renovated space offers the flock a 50%
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Richard and Mary Fimbres are the epitome of community leadership. Richard Fimbres has served our nation and Pima County, as a 27 ½-year Veteran (Retired), from the U.S. Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve, as well as a 32-year Veteran of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Richard has also served for 12 ½ years […]
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey declared November 2020 Arizona Adoption Awareness Month to recognize the importance of connecting kids with forever homes and families, and to highlight organizations and initiatives across the state that support Arizona kids in out-of-home care. “All kids deserve to live in a safe, permanent home with a loving family,” said […]
Thanksgiving is a time when many families travel long distances to celebrate together. Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. If you must travel, be informed of the risks-involved. Lower Risk Activities: Having a small dinner with […]
Workers and families can apply for financial assistance grants through the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona through Sept. 9, as part of the We Are One|Somos Uno Resiliency Fund. Using the City of Tucson’s CARES Act funds, the Mayor and Tucson City Council recently approved $3 million to be distributed to workers and families negatively […]
Local school districts and community organizations are providing free breakfasts and lunches for children Monday-Friday throughout the Tucson area as part of the federal summer meal program. Most locations are distributing free meals to all children ages 18-and-under, there are no income requirements, and children do not need to be enrolled in the district or […]
The wait is over! Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona is proud to announce that Semba, the Zoo’s African elephant matriarch, gave birth to a calf at 3:33 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2020. The female calf who weighed in at 295 pounds is healthy, standing, and nursing.“Semba is an experienced mother,” said Dr. Sue Tygielski, […]
Shake Shack, a national chain serving burgers and fast food, will open a new restaurant in Gilbert on Wednesday morning. Fans of the company’s Angus beef burgers and crinkle-cut fries can head to SanTan Village. Shake Shack is on the northeast corner of SanTan Village Parkway and Williams Field Road. Doors open at 11 a.m., […]
It took weeks to decide what to put in the shepherd’s pie. Lamb is the more traditional choice, but it felt riskier, and sourcing the meat could be difficult. Should they make it with beef instead, although that would technically make it a cottage pie? What would the guests prefer? “‘Beef or lamb? Beef or […]
No puedes preocuparte y decir que confías en Dios simultáneamente. Cada vez que te preocupas, olvidas cuánto te ama Dios. La preocupación es realmente actuar como un incrédulo. Estás fingiendo que eres un huérfano en lugar de aceptar que eres un hijo(a) de Dios. Jesús dijo: “Así que no te preocupes por estas cosas, diciendo: “¿Qué […]




















