Tucson's winter means chilly nights, saguaros wrapped in Christmas lights, tamales and the occasional snow day atop Mount Lemmon.
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Former editor of #ThisIsTucson. Knitter, bike rider, sports fan, mom of two.This Is Tucson editor and co-founder Irene McKisson is leaving the Arizona Daily Star after 18 years. Editor Gloria Knott will take over.
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The tradition, which marks the start of the annual monsoon season has been celebrated in Tucson for over a century. This year festivities are happening at the Mission Garden.
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