Beloved Tucson teacher dies from COVID-19
Ismael Arce coached soccer and taught at Tucson High School for almost 20 years (Source: KEYC) By Bailey O Carroll | February 3, 2021 at 11:45 AM MST - Updated February 3 at 11:45 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) -Nearly 1,800 people in Pima County have died from COVID-19. Each is a person with a story. Ismael Arce, a beloved Tucson High School teacher last his battle with the virus – he was 51-years-old.
“It’s a tremendous loss and there really are no words,” said Shawna Rodriguez, the Principal of Tucson High School. “He was truly part of the fabric of Tucson High and what it meant to be a Badger.”
Walk-On and Walk Away With A Ring
Now, when Alabama fans think of stars from Crimson Tide history, it s fair to often overlook
role players the program picks up from the walk-on process. However, Tide 100.9 has decided to once again crack open the history book to take a look at some walk-ons that made a major impression on UA s prolific football program.
4)
Carson Tinker | Long Snapper, 2009-2013
Tinker is a native of Decatur, Alabama, where he graduated from Riverdale High School in 2008. He was with the Crimson Tide for the 2009 BCS National Championship as a walk-on reserve player but was able to earn his last two rings (2011 & 2012 BCS National Championships) as a starter on the field. Prior to his fifth year with the program, Tinker had also earned himself a full athletic scholarship from the University of Alabama. Tinker would go unselected in the 2013 NFL Draft, though he eventually found a contract with the NFL s Jacksonville Jaguars by the end of the year. In 2020
News Release
January 14, 2021
PHOENIX Governor Doug Ducey today announced the nomination of Clay Hernandez, a Tucson attorney and avid outdoorsman, to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.
“Clay’s dedication to wildlife conservation and to his community make him a great fit for the Game and Fish Commission,” said Governor Ducey. “I look forward to his service on the commission and know that he will serve Arizona well.
Clay is a longtime hunter and angler, and has dedicated nearly 30 years to wildlife conservation. He is a member of Trout Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Arizona Elk Society, the Arizona Antelope Foundation, and Project Healing Waters of Southern Arizona. Clay has served as President of the Old Pueblo (Tucson) chapter of Trout Unlimited. He was on the board of the Tucson Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He has volunteered as a fly fishing guide for Project Healing Waters in Arizona, Colorado and Alaska. He also vo
Long-distance runner goes the extra mile to fight hunger
Ultramarathon runner goes the extra mile for a good cause By Jasmine Ramirez | January 3, 2021 at 10:22 AM MST - Updated January 3 at 12:40 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - We hear stories about people going the extra mile to help others, but one Tucson man ran more than 56 miles for a good cause.
“We had 61 to 62 degrees as our high. I couldn’t ask for a better day,” said Dan Heston, after finishing his run Saturday.
Heston ran the equivalent of two marathons on the Loop in Tucson.
“I think it was easier for just being out here and having straight lines to run,” he said.
Shoe salesman turned speed hiker Sidney Hirsh left his prints on Tucson tucson.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tucson.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.