USDA promises help for cotton industry

WASHINGTON - The Department of Agriculture has pledged to support the cotton industry as it faces massive contract defaults that threaten the growth of exports from the United States, the world's biggest shipper.

Cotton gin in Buckeye slated for demolition

An 84-year-old cotton gin in Buckeye that's a symbol of the town's farming heritage is slated for demolition.

Find eco-cool clothes at bluecanoe.com

Online shopping site of the week: Blue Canoe (www.blue canoe.com)

music notes UA Jazz Ensemble season opens

The UA Concert Jazz Ensemble is adding "A Little More Soul" to its season-opening concert on Wednesday.

music notes UA Jazz Ensemble season opens

New Christy Minstrels in SaddleBrooke

The New Christy Minstrels are pulling double duty at the Desert- View Performing Arts Center in SaddleBrooke today.

New Christy Minstrels in SaddleBrooke

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Donna Reed-inspired aprons make comeback

Vintage-inspired aprons should come with a warning label: This garment increases the risk of cooking, baking and other exploits of domestic prowess.

Donna Reed-inspired aprons make comeback

Water needs grow beyond farms vs. cities

YUMA — The water in the Colorado River could fill the needs of all the homes and offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas and much of Southern California, but much of it irrigates vast fields of wheat, alfalfa, cotton and vegetables.

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Letters to the editor

Prop. 200 figures purely arbitrary

Deaths

The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted. Occupations are stated when available.

School notes

Ten teachers at Walker receive $100 gift cards

Cotton harvest going strong in S. Arizona

That's not snow you see in the fields along the roadways — the cotton harvest is in full swing in Southern Arizona and across the state.

Cotton harvest going strong in S. Arizona

Cotton harvest going strong in S. Arizona

Colorful quinceañeras

By Natalia Lopera

Colorful quinceañeras