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PHOENIX — After getting a pivotal win to avert a sweep in Seattle, the Houston Astros begin a three-game series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rookie left-hander Colton Gordon (3-2, 4.67 ERA) gets the start for the Astros against Diamondbacks veteran righty Zac Gallen (7-10, 5.40).

Arizona's universal school choice program caused enrollment decline at Tucson Unified while nearby Vail district grows, highlighting contrasting impacts of vouchers.

Arizona is loaded with top high school defensive backs. Here is The Republic's Top 10 entering 2025 season. Vote in our poll for top overall.

Who makes the best fried chicken in Arizona? Yelpers sounded off about their favorite. We want to hear from you. Vote now in our readers' choice poll.

Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State football program took another minor loss on the recruiting trail on Sunday. Rahjson Duncan - a three star recruit at the cornerback position in the 2026 class - has officially committed to the Washington Huskies as of Sunday afternoon.

A new survey shows Arizona has the fourth-worst school system in the country. Arizona ranks at No. 48, behind only New Mexico, Oklahoma and Alaska.

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has toured the destruction left by a wildfire along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Hobbs surveyed what she called devastating damage Saturday.

PHOENIX — A Valley man died after his car broke down on the hottest day of the year, according to family. Family said Lloyd Ornelas, 40, was on his way home from work on July 9, a 118-degree day in Phoenix, when his car broke down. He started to walk for help, but never made it. He collapsed from heat stroke on the side of the road.

About 5 million swimming pools sold in the past 20 years are being recalled after children died. Here's what to know about the recall.