Gail Kocourek can be found on the Arizona side of the border wall two to three times a week, her arms waving high as she yells “Somos amigos,” meaning “We
It’s the most magical time of the year in Tucson, when the monsoon brings cloudy days, strong downpours and the scent of aromatic desert plants after the rains.
Crowds watch the introduction ceremony ahead of the Tucson Arena 9/11 Tower Challenge on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Video by Grace Trejo, Arizona Daily Star.