Marana Rejects Data Center Referendum Petitions; Withdrawal Request Follows
MARANA, AZ (February 20, 2026) -- The Town of Marana has determined that referendum petitions filed to put a proposed data center rezoning to a public vote do not meet the requirements under Arizona law. Town officials said the petitions failed to include the legal description of the properties involved,...
This Arizona Mexican Staple Makes Enchiladas Feel Like The Only Smart Order
I once walked into El Charro Café thinking I would “browse the menu,” and five seconds later I was mentally ordering enchiladas like it was a survival instinct. This Tucson classic is the anchor for a reason, because the whole place feels like Arizona history with a side of seriously good comfort food.
Driver charged, pedestrian fighting for life following crash near Palo Verde, Irvington
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man is facing charges, and a pedestrian is fighting for their life following a crash near Palo Verde and Irvington in Pima County late Thursday, Feb. 19. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said the accident happened on Palo Verde, just north of Irvington Road....
A New Home & A Safe Space: Primavera offers Affordable Housing Around Tucson
Pima County leaders and local nonprofits have secured new funding to help more families access affordable housing, addressing what officials are calling an "affordable housing crisis" in Tucson. One of those nonprofits combating homelessness is Primavera. KGUN 9 visited the Las Abuelitas Apartments in South Tucson,...
Horse marshals unsung heroes of Tucson Rodeo Parade
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - You can call them some of the unsung heroes of the Tucson Rodeo Parade. Quietly riding the route on their horses, with the most important job of all -- keeping everyone safe. The horse marshals are ready to jump into action should something go wrong.
📋 The Technicality That Swallowed Democracy: How Marana Buried Arizona’s First Data Center Referendum
The main article follows the summary below for youth. 😽 Keepin’ It Simple Summary for Younger Readers 👧🏾✊🏾👦🏾. 🏜️ The Town of Marana just rejected two referendum petitions 🚫🗳️ that would have let Southern Arizona residents vote on whether a massive data center campus should be built on 600 rezoned desert...
Tucson High’s band has never missed Tucson Rodeo Parade
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The annual Tucson Rodeo Parade is less than one week away, and this year marks a significant milestone. The Tucson High Marching Band is taking to the streets as the longest-participating entry in the parade’s history. Since the very first parade in 1925, the band has shown up year after...
Doorbell video in Guthrie case raises questions about surveillance, privacy
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A doorbell video recovered in the Nancy Guthrie case is raising questions about how much of daily life is captured on camera and who can access it. Data shows the average person is recorded between 70 and 300 times a week without realizing it. Security cameras, traffic cameras, and cameras on...
Tucson Westside Mobile Home Fire Displaces Five Residents
Tucson Firefighters Battle Westside Mobile Home Fire, Five Displaced When I first heard about the mobile home fire on Tucson’s […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Tucson’s Tortilla Makers Shine on National Tortilla Day
In Tucson, tortillas are more than just food. They are a connection to family, culture, and tradition. Across the city, locally owned tortilla makers create fresh tortillas and tortilla chips that bring communities together. Each of these businesses has a story and a flavor that makes Tucson unique. Alejandro's...

















