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Rhodes gets county support for swapping Red Rock land

Developer Jim Rhodes gained the Clark County Commission’s support Tuesday for swapping 2,600 acres of his property overlooking the Red Rock National Conservation Area with an equal, albeit less controversial, parcel.

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Phone companies to offer 911 texting option this year

The Federal Communications Commission has announced that four phone companies agreed to allow text messages to be sent to emergency aid call centers via 911. Las Vegas Valley police are weighing whether to offer the option.

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STATE TRAFFIC DEATHS RISE IN 2012

Mini Maker Faire to put the spotlight on creators’ handiwork

The people at the SYN Shop, a downtown maker hive at 117 N. Fourth St., slated to open next month, are attempting to unite their laser cutter-wielding community Feb. 2 at the Historic Fifth Street School for the Mini Maker Faire.

Variety School opens new campus for special needs students

The original Variety School campus was built in 1952. The school’s new campus opened at 2800 E. Stewart Ave. Jan. 7, providing vocational training and other programs for special needs students.

Indoor plants are a personal choice

Question: Can you recommend a good, small indoor tree for my living room that will grow almost up to the cathedral ceiling?