Service members with local ties who have died in middle eastern conflicts

Pfc. Seferino Reyna, an Army combat engineer and father of two, died Aug. 7 when his vehicle was hit by a homemade bomb near Taji, about 20 miles northwest of Baghdad. Reyna was a member of the Tohono OÕodham Nation. (AP Photo/U.S. Army)

New citizens, at old mission, hear message of service, duty to vote

The group at Tumacácori Mission takes the citizenship oath. Monday's event was part of a much larger, weeklong series of ceremonies nationwide for new citizens. About 32,000 people are expected to become new Americans.

New citizens, at old mission, hear message of service, duty to vote

Maribel Lopez, 38, of Rio Rico was among the group of new Americans. She and son Manuel Jr., 4, attended a reception after the ceremony.

New citizens, at old mission, hear message of service, duty to vote

In the shadow of a Spanish mission, 11 people became U.S. citizens during a ceremony Monday at Tumacácori National Historical Park.

Higher education is touted at event for Native children

More than 200 Native American children received free school supplies and inspiration during a back-to-school event Saturday.

Higher education is touted at event for Native children

Volunteer Miriam Zmiewski-Angelova passes out a backpack as children from elementary school to high school line up for free school supplies at the Native Education Kickoff. The event was held Saturday.

Aisle seats: Arts picks for the week

Recital

Aisle seats: Arts picks for the week

Dedican santuario al Padre Kino

Se invita al público en general a la bendición y dedicación del santuario del padre Eusebio Francisco Kino, que fue construido por las personas que apoyan los componentes históricos y los museos del Río Nuevo al Oeste del Río Santa Cruz.

Dedican santuario al Padre Kino

These Girl Scouts make a difference

About 80 Girl Scouts joined forces Saturday with a local homeowners association and several environmental groups to clear giant reed plants and do other activities during Make a Difference Day along Sabino Creek.