Man crashes into Texas church, kills pastor with guitar

FOREST HILL, Texas — A North Texas pastor died after a man drove his car into the church and attacked the pastor with an electric guitar, authorities say.

Duo to play free 'Patriotic Cowboy Gospel Concert'

If you're ready to celebrate all things red, white and blue, you can do so Sunday evening at Corona de Tucson Baptist Church.

Kentucky church bans interracial couples

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A tiny all-white Appalachian church in rural Kentucky has voted to ban interracial couples from joining its flock, pitting members against each other in an argument over race.

Aisle seats: Arts picks for the week

Recital

Aisle seats: Arts picks for the week

Chamber concert will feature Boyd, Fan

Noted concert violinist and new Tucson Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Aaron Boyd will make his Oro Valley debut as part of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance's Chamber Music Light program.

Chamber concert will feature Boyd, Fan

What to do

Many events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.

What to do

Pac-10 suspends ref over facemask no-call

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — The Pacific-10 has suspended a game official for missing a facemask call in Saturday's game between Southern California and Oregon State.

Community notes

Pima County

Tucson Meet Yourself concludes today

Today is the final day for Tucson Meet Yourself, an annual free festival that showcases Tucson's diversity.

Blood donations

The American Red Cross will be seeking blood donors at these times and places next week. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-448-3543.

Letters to the editor

Fitz makes Star worth reading

Church bans spur suits by sex offenders

RALEIGH, N.C. — Convicted sex offender James Nichols said he was trying to better himself by going to church. But the police who arrested him explained: The church is off-limits because it has a day-care center.