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Terry Kelly survived cancer, lost her mother, then turned grief into action by handmaking over 1,100 comfort capes for patients undergoing treatment. She sews each cape on her late mother's machine, finishing them with a brooch, ribbon, and unsigned note of encouragement.
When a powerful storm flooded Tucson streets, swift-water rescue teams pulled multiple drivers to safety with zero casualties. Despite thousands losing power and roads turning into rivers, every person made it home.
A Tucson resident illegally cut holes in his street curb in 1998 to harvest rainwater, creating such a remarkable transformation that the city legalized and adopted his methods citywide. His guerrilla gardening now saves water and feeds neighborhoods across the desert city.
Two Arizona high school teams claimed victory at the annual VSF Passing Tournament in Tucson Thursday night. The Marana girls and Sahuarita boys brought home championship trophies in their respective divisions. ---
Lori Grijalva couldn't move her right side after a stroke at 64. Today, she's back on the competition platform winning gold medals and teaching others to recognize warning signs.
Tucson is mobilizing volunteers and community partners for Hope in the Park on June 5, a one-day event bringing essential services directly to people experiencing homelessness. The city-led initiative connects those in need with coordinated support all in one accessible location.
When a team of 70-something neighbors couldn't keep up with cleaning their local wash, veteran volunteers showed up with the muscle they needed. Together, they removed several tons of illegal dumping and debris to protect homes from flooding and fire.
Tucson firefighters are learning to fly drones that deliver life jackets and water to people trapped in dangerous situations, keeping rescuers safe while saving precious time. The new technology lets them reach victims in remote desert areas and fast-moving water that ropes can't access.
America just achieved something remarkable: the capacity to produce all the battery storage it needs for clean energy, right here at home. Now Tucson has a chance to turn 350 days of sunshine into an energy revolution.
Tucson just became the first city in Arizona to create a formal clean energy partnership with its power company. After a year of collaboration, the City and Tucson Electric Power are ready to show residents their roadmap for a cleaner future.
Jan Afonso packs her carbon fiber harp each week and drives to Peppi's House hospice facility, where she's one of 75 volunteers bringing comfort to dying patients. Her music often brings tears after just three notes, offering peace to families in their most difficult moments.