Public schools and universities would have little more than a year to buy and fly an American flag in every classroom throughout the state if some Republican lawmakers get their way.

Public schools and universities would have little more than a year to buy and fly an American flag in every classroom throughout the state if some Republican lawmakers get their way.

Public schools and universities would have little more than a year to buy and fly an American flag in every classroom throughout the state if some Republican lawmakers get their way.

A rash of drug-related incidents involving Gilbert teenagers in the past weeks — including two deaths — has reignited questions about how pervasive illicit substances may be inside local schools and the social circles of East Valley youths.

Soccer might just as well have been on the card Wednesday night at Scottsdale Stadium. But it was fans of Mexican baseball, with their faces painted red, green and white — and wearing and waving their country’s flags — who showed up.

An American ballplayer would find little solace in a career major league record of two wins, 10 losses.

An American ballplayer would find little solace in a career major league record of two wins, 10 losses.

Green, white and red — rather than purple and black — were the colors of the night at Chase Field on Wednesday and they were flying proud after the Mexican national soccer team got a "chango" off its back with a 2-0 win over Hungary in a friendly match.

Adam Garcia wants everyone to know he never burned the American flag, which is one of the rumors he’s heard about himself.

Adam Garcia wants everyone to know he never burned the American flag, which is one of the rumors he’s heard about himself.

Adam Garcia wants everyone to know he never burned the American flag, which is one of the rumors he’s heard about himself.

For Nick Monteleone, his favorite player didn't make the trip, but that didn't keep him from the red, green and white of Chase Field on Wednesday night.

TUCSON - The bodies of two Mexico residents have been found in Southern Arizona in separate incidents, according to authorities.

MEXICO CITY — The roar erupted before Sunday night’s game for the San Francisco 49ers, and boos were saved for the Arizona Cardinals, in what was billed a “historic night” by the NFL.

MEXICO CITY — The roar erupted before Sunday night’s game for the San Francisco 49ers, and boos were saved for the Arizona Cardinals, in what was billed a “historic night” by the NFL.

The green, red and white flags of Mexico will be flying and the horns blaring at Chase Field tonight as one of the Valley’s most popular teams makes another appearance on American soil.

Rolando Cantu leads a double life. In Arizona, he is a fringe player for the Cardinals, a practice squad offensive lineman desperately trying to make the active roster.

Rolando Cantu leads a double life. In Arizona, he is a fringe player for the Cardinals, a practice squad offensive lineman desperately trying to make the active roster.

Fresh off a favorable draw for next year’s World Cup, the Mexican national soccer team makes a visit to the Valley tonight in a tune-up match against Hungary.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho - A high school student says he may file a lawsuit against a physical education teacher who took a Mexican flag he had brought for Cinco de Mayo and put it in the garbage.

The Arizona Wildcats are last in the NCAA in a major statistical category — and thrilled about it.

Mexican flags that dotted several Valley protests last week were absent Saturday during a Mesa rally that drew about 150 people of all ages.