Ministering in a brutal land

Peraza visits a dilapidated house in Sasabe, the last stop for migrants waiting for smugglers to grant them permission to cross the border illegally.

Ministering in a brutal land

Victor Pérez, left, and Manuel Méndez share a quiet night at a shelter for migrants, which Peraza helps run. They'll try again, despite the risk, and that terrifies Peraza.

Ministering in a brutal land

Children play in the living room of their Altar home, which is used as a production line to turn out dozens of pairs of carpet-soled shoe covers. Migrants wear them while crossing the border illegally so they don't leave tracks that will give them away to Border Patrol agents.

Ministering in a brutal land

With fewer people crossing the border illegally, local shops have branched out beyond their former offerings of camouflage sweat pants, backpacks and shoe covers - but plenty of those things still sell.

Ministering in a brutal land

"My mission is to serve, and my mission is above anything else - even fear."

Patient gets to play pilot for a day

At right, Wyble shows Abrium the ammo drum section of an A-10 fighter. The bimonthly tour gives children facing serious medical or chronic conditions a daylong tour of D-M to check out the aircraft, equipment and see people working.

Patient gets to play pilot for a day

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Tucson hip-hop artists pioneer their own sound

Ryan Troncoso plays the drums as he lays down a percussion track with Jivin Scientists.

Tucson hip-hop artists pioneer their own sound

James Owens, or Runt, sings freestyle lyrics for recording with Jivin Scientists.

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Market readies its day for mom

Donna DeConcini squeezes lime juice onto a custom-tailored salsa she created for a customer.

Market readies its day for mom

Some of the ingredients for a custom salsa surround Donna DeConcini's cutting board as she chops mint. She showed last weekend that salsa can be made from many things other than tomatoes, chiles and onions.

Market readies its day for mom

Beverly King watches Donna DeConcini add chopped pineapple to a custom salsa she's preparing.

Greg Hansen: No ifs, ands or putts, …

Jonathan Khan, a former UA golfer, didn't let this difficult shot on No. 10 keep him from advancing with a 3-under 68.

Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

A well-shined hub on a Rural/Metro paramedic engine, which was on display, reflects visitors to Burn Buster Blast. Vehicles on exhibit ranged from ladder trucks to law enforcement motorcycles.

Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

No one was arguing with this guy, a tiger rattlesnake rescued from a Foothills golf course. The snake was on display at D&M's Reptile Rescue table.

Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

Two-year-old Ian McMillan climbs the steps on Northwest Fire's technical rescue truck.

Arizona dust storms

A billowing cloud of dust kicked up by gusty winds envelopes a west bound truck as it sweeps over I-10 just north of the Sunshine Blvd interchange, Tue. Mar. 6, 2012, Eloy, Ariz. Traffic came to a halt several times on that stretch of the highway due to low visibility from the dust. Kelly Pr…

'Arsenic' delivered to fresh audience

Ivan Hamblin as Mortimer Brewster deals with the discovery that his two sweet elderly aunts played by Hannah Turner, center, and Sara Fallahi are, in fact, a murderous duo, in the production of "Arsenic and Old Lace."

'Arsenic' delivered to fresh audience

Natalie Woolf, made up for her own roles, applies makeup depicting a botched facelift on Drake Sherman for his character in the production.

'Arsenic' delivered to fresh audience

Lighting designer Steve Wezelman keeps an eye on the stage action from the technical booth.

Camping out in the 'wilds' of Marana

Ron Brewster lines up his Celestron CPC 11 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope as he and others with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association prepare to give campers a view of the night sky.

Camping out in the 'wilds' of Marana

Ahh, this is what camping is all about. Colin Boltz keeps a firm eye on a kingsnake that was on exhibit.

Camping out in the 'wilds' of Marana

Saturday's family outing at the park included the screening of "Over the Hedge."

Oh my! Recipes for pie!

Apple/cranberry pie is great choice when it comes to serving a tart and sweet dish. Find out how to make your own Apple/cranberry pie by clicking here for the recipe. (Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR)

Arizona Basketball: Turner gets 2 days in jail in plea deal on DUI arrest

was offered a chance to do 25 hours of service to reduce fine.

Josiah Turner

Arizona guard Josiah Turner (11) jukes his way around Northern Arizona guard Ify Umodu (32) while bring up the ball into the fore court in the second half at McKale Center, Fri. Dec. 2, 2011, Tucson, Ariz.

Josiah Turner

Arizona guard Josiah Turner (11) gets fouled by Arizona State forward Kyle Cain (5) on his drive under the basket in the first half at Wells Fargo Arena, Sun. Mar. 4, 2012, Tempe, Ariz. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Josiah Turner

Arizona guard Josiah Turner (11) gets dragged down by his arm on his way to the bucket in the first half against Arizona State at Wells Fargo Arena, Sun. Mar. 4, 2012, Tempe, Ariz. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Josiah Turner

Arizona guard Josiah Turner (11) drive to the bucket by Washington State guard/forward Abe Lodwick (31) in the first half at Beasley Coliseum, Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012, Pullman, Wash. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Josiah Turner

Arizona guard Josiah Turner (11) picks up a foul as he drives between two Colorado defenders in the first half at the Coors Events Center, Sat. Jan. 21, 2012, Boulder, Colo. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Josiah Turner

Arizona guard Josiah Turner (11) right, gives Arizona forward Jesse Perry (33) an earful after Perry drew a foul and a bucket against Colorado in the first half at the Coors Events Center, Sat. Jan. 21, 2012, Boulder, Colo. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Josiah Turner

Josiah Turner at U of A men's basketball media day, Wed. Oct. 12, 2011, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell/ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Tucson Oddity: We've reached the end, oddly

The mega-sized chianti bottle has stood outside the Boondocks Lounge on North First Avenue for years, drawing curious looks and certainly qualifying as one of Tucson's roadside oddities.

Tucson Oddity: We've reached the end, oddly

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Local, handmade T-shirts are Earth-friendly

Kenneth Armstrong sets up the canopy from which he sells handmade shirts at the farmers market along south lawn of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, downtown.

Local, handmade T-shirts are Earth-friendly

Ruby Stafford checks out some of T-shirts and tank tops made of sustainable, natural-fiber fabrics that Kenneth Armstrong stitches in his one-bedroom, UA-area apartment.

Local, handmade T-shirts are Earth-friendly

Hair: Aaron Curtis. Makeup: Anne Skubis, both from Aveda Institute's Tucson campus.

Local, handmade T-shirts are Earth-friendly

Kenneth Armstrong checks his iPad while awaiting customers to browse some of his basic men's, women's and kids' tees made from natural-fiber fabrics. His label is Enclave.

Local, handmade T-shirts are Earth-friendly

Kenneth Armstrong

Local, handmade T-shirts are Earth-friendly

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Treasures revealed in a midtown backyard

Trays, pots and saucers await cleaning and sorting, part of the huge trove of ceramic pieces.

Treasures revealed in a midtown backyard

These pieces have been cleaned and sorted after sitting in the garage on Lee Street. They now await sale.

Treasures revealed in a midtown backyard

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Treasures revealed in a midtown backyard

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Desert Museum debuts program

Jorgenson, on guitar, is noted for his gypsy jazz style of music. The show kicked off a performing and visual arts collaboration with the Desert Museum. The next show, featuring Beth Nielsen Chapman, is Nov. 15-16.