Tucson education, civil rights advocate Hank Oyama dies

Civil-rights pioneer and longtime educator Henry “Hank” Oyama died overnight while in hospice after a long illness. He was 86.

Old Pueblo Grand Prix: Downtown cycling event moved up to prime time

Call it the Old Pueblo Grand Prix, After Dark.

Downtown Tucson bike race will be under the stars

The public is invited to join professional cyclists for a criterium race in downtown Tucson Saturday evening.

A renewal in faith, marriage for more than 200 couples

Robert and Genevieve Brechtel, center, share a kiss after renewing their wedding vows with more than 200 other couples Sunday during an annual celebratory Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral. The Brechtels have been married for 66 years.

A renewal in faith, marriage for more than 200 couples

Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas greets Genevieve Brechtel and husband, Robert, after they renewed their vows Sunday.

A renewal in faith, marriage for more than 200 couples

The ages of the couples ranged from the 20s on up to the 80s.Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were among some 1,500 people on hand at St. Augustine Cathedral Sunday to watch the couples renew their vows.