The flagging economy has forced a record number of Southern Arizona parents back to court to get their child-support payments reduced.

Judges in Pima and Santa Cruz counties approved more than 1,400 support-modification requests in fiscal 2009, said Veronica Ragland, assistant director of the state's child-support enforcement division.

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The Arizona Wildcats' long-suffering alumni filed out of Arizona Stadium at halftime Saturday, looking for a place to celebrate.

Some were already numb, perhaps wondering what they had just seen. It was more than a homecoming.

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This is the 20th All Souls Procession. It began in 1990 with a ritualistic performance piece by Susan Johnson, a local artist who was grieving her father. Her procession, inspired by Mexico's Día de los Muertos holiday, drew a few dozen people.

For this year's celebration, organizers have planned a full weekend of activities, including the Little Angels Procession for kids on Saturday and a post-finale concert by the band Calexico.

• Calexico, other local faves to perform
• All Souls Procession, concert being filmed
• A call to all souls to help pay the costs
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• Reader gallery: Share your photos from the All Souls Procession

MESA - With the team competition a foregone conclusion, the Southern Arizona schools had little more than pride on the line at the 5A state swim meet on Saturday.

But a technicality gave Rincon/University a bit of a chip on its shoulder while Ironwood Ridge made the most of its appearance in the meet at Kino Aquatics Center in Mesa.

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• NASCAR: 2 for 2 this week, Busch may sweep today
• State cross country championships: S. Arizonans earn 4 individual, 4 team titles
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Relastin's Skin Revitalizer, $69, is a light facial treatment with slight exfoliating effects designed to reveal smoother skin. The gentle Eye Silk, $69, treatment cream is a great primer before applying eye makeup. Ultra Emollient, $99, is a more hydrating, anti-aging cream with Vitamins C and A. Purchase online at Relastin.com or enter to win some from us by noon Tuesday.

• View the winners of the Very Important Pet contest
• Caliente contest: Enter for a chance to win audiobooks
• Enter the 2010 Battle of the Bands
• Win dinner for 10 in Home for the Holidays contest
• Visit the StarNet store to purchase Fitz holiday ornaments
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Ever wondered what was going through an artist's mind as she splashed paint on a canvas? Or what shutter speed he used to snap a photo?

The Tucson Open Studio Tour, organized by the Tucson Pima Arts Council, is your chance to find out.

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