AMERICAN MASTERS
Lena Horne: In Her Own Voice Groundbreaking singer and actress Lena Horne died May 9 at the age of 92. AMERICAN MASTERS honors her life by offering a special presentation of this 1996 program on PBS-World.
War on Drugs is a Big Failure!
So says Writer Charles Bowden who has been covering the border for more than 30 years
FRONTLINE The Wounded Platoon
Frontline investigates a Fort Carson platoon of infantrymen and finds a group of young men changed by war and battling a range of psychiatric disorders. Tuesday, May 18 at 10 p.m. on PBS-HD.
MASTERPIECE™ Foyle’s War VI 'The Hide'
A glance at a newspaper headline about a treason trial draws Foyle's attention into one final case. Sunday, May 16 at 8 p.m. on PBS-HD.
AMERICAN MASTERS The Doors: When You’re Strange
The first feature documentary to tell the Doors' story uses only original footage , much of it previously unseen. Tonight at 10 p.m. on PBS-HD.
Outcome of Sales Tax Vote Could Send Arizona Lawmakers Back to Work
If Arizona voters next week turn down a ballot question for an increase in the states sales tax, lawmakers would need to return to work to iron out some things.
UA Budget Questions
UA President Dr. Robert Shelton says where the UA budget goes from here depends on the outcome of May 18th vote
TUSD Mergers
TUSD budget woes lead to school closures and mergers. TUSD had a building spree to accomodate the baby boomers. And the boom echo kept those schools humming.
Ground War: Warrior Weapons
This series explores the key technological advances that have defined ground warfare through the ages. Wednesday, May 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS-Hd.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Phoenix (Hour Three)
Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Natalie Linn visit the Heard Museum to discuss American Indian basketry. Monday, May 17 at 8 p.m. on PBS-HD.
Passing Poston: An American Story
Four former Japanese and Japanese-American internees recount their time in Arizona’s Poston Relocation Center during World War II. Monday, May 17 at 9 p.m. on PBS-HD.
This American Life
This week on This American Life -- What Doesn't Kill You. Saturday at Noon and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. on NPR 89.1 FM/1550 AM.
Sales-Tax Hike for Arizona?
Proposition 100 Debate: The Pro and Con of the Sales Tax Hike Proposal
Group calls for City Charter Changes
Spearheading the changes is the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, which is pushing the Tucson City Council to put the charter changes on this November's ballot.
Cele Peterson 1909-2010
Local fashion Icon, pioneer, and social activist Cele Peterson died Thursday, May 6. Peterson’s successful businesses revolved around fashion for women, but she was also known as a champion for many social causes.
