Raquel Velasco
Neal McCoy rolls in for another Country Thunder
Neal McCoy has spent almost two decades “chasing a song” that he could never seem to find. That was until the Texas native met fellow country music artist Blake Shelton and Shelton’s wife, Miranda Lambert, at a concert in Branson, Mo.
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Mesa bagpiper finds time for musical hobby
The last thing anyone expects to hear when they climb Wind Cave Trail in Mesa is the sound of bagpipes. But every Thanksgiving, 56-year-old William Cooley makes the hike and plays a mini-concert for all those below to hear.
Mesa Takes Flight Festival highlight's city's aviation
What do a flash mob dance, flight simulators and a truck full of video games have in common?
Ever wanted to try that restaurant, but haven’t had the chance? Five spring culinary events let you taste as many foods as those favorite stretchy pants will allow.
Glendale PD won't search landfill for missing girl
The Glendale Police Department said Thursday they no longer believe it is necessary to search the city landfill for Jhessye Shockley, the 5-year-old girl reported missing nearly eight weeks ago.
Published 03.19.12 for EV Tribune
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Buckeye man accused of shooting dog
A Buckeye man is expected to be back in court Monday after he reportedly shot his neighbor's 6-month-old Weimaraner-Labrador mix with a pellet gun, according to records.
Published 12.19.11 for azcentral
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Glendale restaurant gets a mural
Local artist Martin Moreno, along with 30 students from Las Artes de Maricopa in Glendale, created a mural on more than 300 tiles. The mural was installed on the south wall of Bitzee Mama's, near 58th and Glendale avenues.
Published 12.11.11 for azcentral
Glendale teen hit by stray bullet
A Glendale teen who went out of his way to help a stranger, fell victim this past weekend to a random act of violence.
Published 12.12.11 for azcentral
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