Higley News

An unexpected surge in demand for new homes in the southeast Valley is generating momentum for some home builders, bringing measured optimism to an industry still fraught with challenges.

Higley High School science teacher Jamie Valderrama's students say she makes each day better and encourages them to learn.

Election results from Tuesday's voting are coming in, and may mean changes for some Valley residents.

Wally's Warehouse Waifs, the Purveyors of Classic Jazz, performs Wednesday at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts.

Higley Unified School District students and staff were mourning the loss of a high school teacher who died Friday after getting a severe case of swine flu that sickened her for a month.

The Chandler Center for the Arts announced today the launch of a video blog revealing a behind-the-scenes look at the Center.A Hosted by technical production coordinator Kevin Sweet, the video blog features an inside look at the Centera s renovations, scope of work and the Centera s key technical capabilities.A A Highlighted by Sweeta s sense of ...

Hunter Parkinson, left, and Mareena Marshall work in their first-grade glass at Chaparral Elementary School in Gilbert.

Talk targets drug abuse, suicide The NotMYkid program will present a "Prevention Through Education" talk at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert.

Around Our Schools is written by local school districts. GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Ashland Ranch * Students at Ashland Ranch Elementary School will have their fathers join them at school on Nov.

Mesa Public School district voters will decide during the Nov. 3 election whether to continue the override to the district's budget, which resulted in an extra $35.7 million this year.

A Gilbert native is getting closer to achieving her goal of giving Higley, a "near-town" nestled around Williams Field and Higley roads, a more formal history.

Crews from the Gilbert Fire Department wearing pink shirts and handing out brochures in support of breast cancer awareness month.

A 2-year-old girl nearly drowns after she falls into a pool at a home near Higley and Broadway Sunday.

Leslie LeRoux stands with a small Higley display at the San Tan Historical Society in Queen Creek.

There is something different about the football helmets the Williams Field High School Black Hawks are wearing this month.

Fling needs vendors, auction items Small-business vendors and donations for silent auction items are needed for the upcoming Parent Teacher Organization Fall Fling at Queen Creek Elementary School, 23636 S. 204th St.

Gilbert residents interested in applying for the governing board vacancy in the Gilbert Unified School District have until Oct.

A hit and run suspect doesn't get far after police say he drove into a man on a motorcycle.A He was caught, thanks to a lot of witnesses.

'Autumn Days at the Preserve' program This fun and educational program is perfect for children 7 to 14 on their fall break from school.

Personnel records obtained this week by The Arizona Republic show a recently arrested Coolidge High School teacher apparently lied several times on his job application on whether he was under investigation for allegations of misconduct.