Persistent UNLV coach still runs with young guns

I would pay to hear Khadevis Robinson speak, to discover how life beckons at certain moments, to learn how he exorcised those demons from 2000 and 2008, to better understand his view that the past is gone and the future doesn’t exist and the only choice we have is to live in the moment.

Newton Elementary aims to raise money by selling Henderson-based Monopoly game

To help struggling students, this school is giving Monopoly a chance. Rather, Hendersonopoly. Newton Elementary School, 571 Greenway Road, is creating a hyperlocal version of the popular board game using Henderson businesses, officials and patrons to fill its board.

Dining Pick of the Week: Cedars Restaurant

A Mediterranean breakfast is a nice break from the more traditional breakfasts to which we have become accustomed.

STEVEN KALAS: Anonymity tends not to bring out the best in human nature

I strongly object to having to log in with Facebook in order to comment on Steven Kalas’ column. We used to have some interesting discussions from the readers and people could type in anonymously. Now, one has to use their last name.

Patrick Moers sworn in as Henderson’s new police chief

Joined by his family, friends and fellow officers, Henderson’s new chief of police Patrick Moers took the oath of office at the July 17 City Council meeting.

Letters to the Editor, July 31

The North Las Vegas story is one that needs to be told. This city is no “North Town” shanty town any longer, with large land annexations to its boundaries in recent years.

Chef adds more to his plate with unification of properties

Bruce Knapik wears many hats at work, but all of them are chef’s hats and represent the eateries of the JW Marriott and Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin properties.

Chinese students get lessons on US at Adelson campus

The Chinese students had not been in America for 24 hours, and already they were being forced to fend for themselves. The 10 students were each given five $1 bills to order a snack from Starbucks or McDonald’s, without any help from their American counterparts. It was part of a two-week immersion program, USA Ready Study, being hosted by the Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 W. Hillpointe Road.

Parmida Home store settles into Tivoli Village

Las Vegas residents searching for home interior inspiration have a new place to flock, as Parmida Home recently opened its first Las Vegas store at Tivoli Village.

Summerlin doctor uses pilot training, private plane as Angel Flight volunteer

One of the Angel Flight program’s newest pilots is Summerlin resident Dr. Joseph Adashek, a high-risk pregnancy doctor at Desert Perinatal Associates, who uses his own four-seat Cirrus SR22 plane to transport medically fragile children outside of their area for medical attention at no cost.

Centennial Neighborhood News

Learn beginning coupon strategies and how to save money on groceries, clothes, airline tickets, dining and more during an Extreme Couponing 101: Beginners Class planned for 2-4 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive.

School Board Trustees look to connect with students through summer programs

With school out for the summer, Clark County School District trustees are spending a little quality time with students outside the classroom through the district’s new initiative, Trustees Teach: Education Through Exploration, a series of student events that trustees will participate in before school starts Aug. 27. The first event, the Self Esteem and Etiquette Workshop, was July 17 at Nehemiah Ministries.

Drop in owl reproduction linked to scarcity of food caused by drought

With an untrained eye, it’s easy to miss the western burrowing owl. If the northwest dwellers suffer another low reproduction year, the owls could doubly be missed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said.

Downtown Cares volunteers spruce up Las Vegas Academy

The building that housed Las Vegas’ first high school in 1931 received some new additions to its courtyard July 14, thanks to more than 125 volunteers, as part of the Downtown Cares initiative.

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