More Border Tucson Stories

Trade Between Arizona and Mexico Continues to Grow

Imports, exports and tourism flow across the border and build the local economy.

69 Dead in Border Desert This Year, on Pace of Trend

Identifying remains is big task at Pima County Medical Examiner's Office.

Tucson Samaritans Offer Food, Water to Migrants in Desert

Stories of people dying in the desert prompted effort to help.

Central American Women Abused, Tucson Official Says

Women fear deportation if they report problems; men use that as means of control.

Union Official: Tucson Border Patrol Polygraph Use Flawed

Union says recruits being subjected to 'judge, jury executioner' treatment.

Border Patrol Names New Boss, Former FBI Agent Mark Morgan

New commander is an outsider; human rights activists claim a victory.

Border Patrol Faces Pushback on Surveillance Towers

Plans for the Tohono O'odham Nation, but residents say they invade their privacy.

Music Without Borders

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Tucson couple celebrates their 80th anniversary; A Book I Love, and a look at a Tucson neighborhood through the eyes of a lifelong resident.

US Supreme Court to Hear Cross-Border Shooting Case

In rock-throwing incident, agent in El Paso killed teenager standing on Mexican side.

Tucson Border Patrol Sets Up Missing Migrant Team

Families may be reluctant to reach out to agency if their loves ones are here illegally.

15th Anniversary of Water Tanks in Desert for Migrants

Founder of effort to save lives by preventing dehydration says immigration fixes still needed

New Surge of Central American Youth Expected at US Border

Border Protection official tells congressional committee numbers rising, could hit 75,000.

Mexican Consulate Opens 24/7 Helpline in Tucson

Center for Information and Assistance to Mexicans has dozens of operators.

Central American Immigrant Deportations Planned

Homeland Security says it will begin sending home families not granted asylum.

Immigrant Advocates Want End to Operation Streamline

Protesters say record shows it doesn't work; McCain, Flake want it expanded.

Two Sentenced to Life in Prison for Border Patrol Agent Killing

2010 death of Agent Brian Terry disclosed botched 'Fast and Furious' gun tracking operation.

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