Good morning, Maricopa.

Cavender’s Boot City is featuring a Valentine’s weekend promotion with stylish cowboy boots for men and women from top brands like Wrangler and Ariat (a trusted local retailer since 1965), with options under $200 and seasonal sales offering up to 40% off.

The EPA ended a longstanding rule regulating greenhouse gas emissions, a change that local clean tech advocates say may reduce air quality and economic growth in Maricopa (Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego warns it could undermine local emission reduction efforts).

Valley Christian and San Tan Charter advanced in the Copper Division boys basketball tournament after winning first-round games on Feb.

11. Today, Valley Christian, chasing its fifth state title, hosts No. 10 Chandler Seton Catholic while San Tan Charter meets No. 9 Coolidge at home.

Diamondbacks' right fielder Corbin Carroll returned to practice at Salt River Fields on Feb.

12 after surgery to remove his broken hamate bone — he used weighted balls while targeting an Opening Day return. Manager Torey Lovullo said left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and catcher Adrian Del Castillo are recovering.