Slain Giffords aide Zimmerman to be honored Tuesday in DC ceremony

Constituents called Gabriel Zimmerman for all kinds of reasons - veterans needed help getting medals, people were angry about health reform, ranchers were worried about the border.

Zimmerman to be honored Tuesday in DC ceremony

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Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

Passing trains, lavish homes, mountain views are among the many sights near the Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon trailhead.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

Stop for breakfast at Reb's Cafe & Coffee Shop in Benson. Two eggs, potato, choice of meat and toast ($5.29) is a popular choice.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

In the Elgin-Sonoita area, you'll have several choices if you'd like to stop and sample some Arizona wine.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

This abandoned filling station sits in front of a mercantile store at the Fairbank historic town site in Southeast Arizona. The town site is open daily for self-guided tours.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

Singing Wind Bookshop owner Winn Bundy points out a few interesting titles. The book shop, at 700 W. Singing Wind Road north of Benson, is open seven days a week.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

One of the wonderful things about the holidays is having family and friends at your house. Here's something almost equally wonderful: finding an entertaining way to lure everyone out of the house for a while.

'Beyond Tucson' events announced

Remembering the painful, violent events of Jan. 8, 2011, is difficult but necessary, leaders of a Tucson memorial project said Tuesday.

Ron Barber's court statement to Jared Loughner

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber addressed Jared Lee Loughner at his court sentencing today.

Plaque for slain Giffords aide a matter of just the right touch

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Plaque for slain Giffords aide a matter of just the right touch

Joseph Lupiani's rendering of Gabe Zimmerman's face includes, from left, a sculpture, final master and mold.

Plaque for slain Giffords aide a matter of just the right touch

Sculptor Joseph Lupiani has worked to capture the likeness of Gabe Zimmerman. It will be on a plaque at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.

Plaque for slain Giffords aide a matter of just the right touch

A permanent Washington, D.C., memorial to slain congressional aide Gabe Zimmerman is a gesture of love that's nearly complete.

Walk a tribute to Tucson shooting spree's youngest victim

It was hand-numbing cold as folks set up along Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Linear Park along the Canada del Oro Wash on the northwest side.

Eat pizza, help fund Jan. 8 scholarship

Hey, you were going to eat dinner tonight anyway. If you eat pizza at California Pizza Kitchen, 20 percent of your check will be donated to the Gabe Zimmerman Scholarship endowment fund.

Judge Roll, girl, 3 retirees, aide slain in attack on congresswoman

The last tweet from U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said, "My 1st Congress on Your Corner starts now. Please stop by to let me know what is on your mind or tweet me later."