Neto's Tucson: At 82, he recalls a life in border baseball

While the boys and girls of summer play out their dreams on the diamond-shaped fields, Jesús Terán Montaño can only reminisce about his baseball days.

Neto's Tucson: Bissell, Packard acclaimed for work to help homeless

They didn't know how it would all turn out when the first homeless people lined up at the soup kitchen, over the objections of city officials and residents.

Neto's Tucson: Tucson native, now Phoenix resident, is leading effort to boot Sheriff Arpaio

When William James Fisher arrived in Phoenix in 1978, the Tucson-born attorney intended to return home someday.

Neto's Tucson: University of Arizona online archive reveals a wealth of Mexican-American newspapers

The headline was succinct and direct: "Much persecution of Mexicans in California."

Popular Mexican rock band playing Tucson show

Cafe Tacvba returns to Rialto Theatre.

Neto's Tucson: Neto's Tucson: Family tortilla makers go whole grain

When Diana Teran-Moreno and her husband, Francisco Moreno discovered their son was highly allergic to processed foods, they put him and the rest of the family on a strict, preservative-free, whole-grain diet.

Father, freedom, happiness influence folk singer Lila Downs

It's been quite a year for Mexican folk singer Lila Downs. She earned a Grammy in February, she released a new recording and she honored her father's life.

Neto's Tucson: Tia Alva's love for Tucson's past to be honored today

My love and appreciation for Tucson comes from my family. My Tucson-born mother and Mexican immigrant father each have helped shape my appreciation for nuestro pueblo, including its blemishes and faults.

Neto's Tucson: Minorities need to be at the table in gun-control debate

At Thursday's local kickoff of a nationwide effort to get Congress to pass some common-sense weapons' legislation, a dozen speakers made the case for universal background checks for gun buyers.

Tucsonans join national push for universal background checks

In conjunction with activists across the country on the National Day of Action to Reduce Gun Violence, proponents of universal background checks for gun buyers Thursday launched a local effort to pass the legislation.

Neto's Tucson: Oyama, Mexican-American studies: lessons in resilience

A class in Mexican-American studies was held in a Tucson Unified School District school Friday and there was not a damn thing the state could do about it.

Neto's Tucson: 'Ultima' is much-deserved arrival on big screen

I went to see a just-released movie Thursday night. I had waited years to see it.

Neto's Tucson: Author-publisher Santino Rivera will bring a touch of rebellion to Tucson Book Festival

Any good festival devoted to literacy should have a tinge of rebellion.

Neto's Tucson: Doctor, a success story from the barrio, tells Manzo kids that they can do it, too

'So much has changed," Dr. Bernadette Quihuis-Alvarez said as she walked into Manzo Elementary School in Barrio Hollywood.

Neto's Tucson: Severely wounded vet appreciates being alive

You can't help but notice Brian Kolfage Jr.'s prostheses when you meet him.

Neto's Tucson: Caring and pride on the menu at Caridad kitchen

With his booming voice, chef Jon Wirtis commanded the attention of his kitchen staff. He instructed his staff of four how to prepare one of his favorite meals: eggs over easy.

Neto's Tucson: She has a pasión for helping women thrive

When Laura Gutierrez talks to other women about getting ahead, she knows what she's talking about.

Neto's Tucson: Former club contains historic but deteriorating mural

The Bates Mansion, on North Stone Avenue and West Franklin Street, is a downtown landmark - well known for three decades as the former home of the Mountain Oyster Club, a private club where Tucson's elite relaxed and made deals.

Neto's Tucson: Veteran incarcerated in Eloy fights deportation

John Ferron came home from Vietnam more than 35 years ago.

Neto's Tucson: 'Rosca' bread imparts a fresh cultural flavor

If you want to see how Latino immigration has altered tradition and culture, visit a Mexican bakery today.

Neto's Tucson: Now is the time to honor 'Sister DJ, ' ex-nun and educator

Sister DJ is dying.

Neto's Tucson: Brichta closing erases more history

When the Tucson Unified School District board voted Thursday to board up Brichta Elementary School - one of 11 schools to be shuttered - the trustees erased a key name in our history. The school carried the name of Augustus C. Brichta, the first public school teacher in Tucson and the Arizon…

Neto's Tucson: After 30 years in UA area, barber is hardly cutting his career short

In Jesus Limón's DNA, there must be a comb and barber shears. How else to explain Limón's connection to his craft?

South Tucson $1M lottery winner dumps his girlfriend and begins his new life - in Yuma

Tucson isn't exactly brimming with millionaires. And they're unheard of in the one-square-mile city of South Tucson. But someone bought a $1 million ticket at a little market there in last week's humongous $587.5 million Powerball jackpot. Columnist Ernesto Portillo Jr. goes on a mission to …

South Tucson $1M lottery winner dumps his girlfriend and begins his new life - in Yuma

Tucson isn't exactly brimming with millionaires. And they're unheard of in the one-square-mile city of South Tucson.

Neto's Tucson: A career helping Hispanic students at UA drew on his own experience

When Oscar Luján graduated from Pueblo High School in 1975, he enrolled at the University of Arizona.

Neto's Tucson: Latinos, a force at polls, now must shape priorities

The historic general election is over, and Latino voters had a decisive role.

Neto's Tucson: Can-do, determined family has been force for neighborhood improvements

After years of frustration, of trying to get the city to remove debris from Rodeo Wash and to make it a little bit attractive, Enrique Vega took matters into his own hands.

Neto's Tucson: Aguilar family deployed its own detachment over the years

When the Aguilar family celebrates Veterans Day today, they'll have eight reasons - and counting - to do so.

Neto's Tucson: 'Mayor' of downtown barrio spent his life in three houses on the same corner

Fernando Galvan was that rare Tucsonan. He was born at 529 S. Otero Ave., at the intersection with West Carrillo Street in Barrio El Hoyo in 1935.

Neto's Tucson: It's time to 'complete the dream' of making El Rio a park

When Arnold Palacios walked onto El Rio Golf Course for the first time, he was not there to play a round of golf. He went to protest the inequities of city services to Tucson's Chicano barrios.

Neto's Tucson: Latinos must engage to counter AZ's sorry image

A few days ago, my fiancé and I were driving to Los Angeles when, in San Diego, we heard a radio ad in Spanish that almost made me swerve off the road.

Neto's Tucson: Attorney to get day in court - the big court

Leticia Marquez, a federal public defense attorney, is a bit nervous this weekend as she preps for a Tuesday court case. It will be unlike any case she's had before.

Neto's Tucson: Organizers go door-to-door to register Latino voters

Melissa Vargas and Kelly Rivas have been in Tucson for about three weeks, working 12- to 14-hour days.

Neto's Tucson: Author traces history to find out why AZ has shifted to right

In 1991, author and cultural historian Jeff Biggers returned to Tucson - the place he considers home - to reacquaint himself after having been away for several years.

Tucson 'Dreamer' among first to receive work permit

Carlos Martinez went to a UA career fair Thursday to talk to high-tech company recruiters about his dream job. While the University of Arizona computer science and software systems grad had attended similar events, this time it was different.

Report outlines rapid growth of Latinos' purchasing power

As any new resident living in Tucson for only a few years can tell you, Southern Arizona's Latino population and purchasing power is growing.

Neto's Tucson: What the world has learned about mariachi, Tucson has known for decades

The other day in Guadalajara, Mexico, the government and its cultural representatives accepted a unique recognition from a major world body.

'We are' is theme as LGBTQ Latinos start pride week

The fifth edition of the Tucson Latin@ LGBTQ Pride week kicks off Sunday.

Neto's Tucson: Rolling history party highlights long-gone Chinese markets

There was a time in Tucson, not that long ago, when one could find a small corner store owned by a Chinese family. In some barrios, there was a store on all four corners.

Neto's Tucson: Latinos slowly but surely will boost political clout

As the 1970s rolled over into the '80s, the Coors brewery launched a publicity campaign lauding the new decade.

Neto's Tucson: 'Caravan' brings its drug-war message

In the kiva-shaped sanctuary at Southside Presbyterian Church, Tucson's long-running center for progressive causes and rallying center for immigrants' rights, a gray-haired visitor stood solemnly at the podium and leaned into the microphone.

Neto's Tucson: Anti-drug-war 'caravan' brings its plea, many questions here

In the kiva-shaped sanctuary at Southside Presbyterian Church, Tucson's long-running center for progressive causes and rallying center for immigrants' rights, a gray-haired visitor stood solemnly at the podium and leaned into the microphone.

Neto's Tucson: Anti-drug-war 'caravan' brings plea to rethink border policies

In the kiva-shaped sanctuary at Southside Presbyterian Church, Tucson's long-running center for progressive causes and rallying center for immigrants' rights, a gray-haired visitor stood solemnly at the podium and leaned into the microphone.

Caravan decries Mexican drug war

Calling the war on drug cartels in Mexico a binational failure, peace activists from south of the border arrived in Tucson on Thursday calling on the United States to end its role in the violence that has claimed 50,000 lives.

Neto's Tucson: Hopes for Mexican American Studies endure

In the summer of discontent for supporters of the banned Mexican American Studies in the Tucson Unified School District, there is still hope.

Neto's Tucson: McDonald's owner Canchola following father's philosophy

Over the rumbling of the bulldozers razing the vacant building, Roger Canchola's bittersweet voice was clear.

Neto's Tucson: Adan was a tour-bus driver, yes, but so much more, too

For about 30 years, Adan Morales was the friendly face of Mexico for thousands of Tucsonans and visitors from across the country. He represented all that is good and beautiful about Mexico. He was gentle, funny and helpful.