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New Mexican consul looking forward to U.S. immigration decision

The new Mexican consul for Las Vegas said Tuesday that his office — and the Mexican government as a whole — will respect any decision that Congress makes as it pertains to immigration reform.

Saxophonist Don Hill is still swinging at 91

Don Hill still remembers his first professional gig playing saxophone on a Mardi Gras float in New Orleans, the city he grew up in.

Fellow coach rescues father who had heart attack

When Cody Bowman agreed to help coach his son Delfonza’s Rookie Dodgers Little League baseball team, he didn’t know it would save his life.

Boy, 13, dies after near-drowning days earlier

A 13-year-old boy died Saturday after a near drowning at a southeast Las Vegas apartment complex earlier in the week.

A La Carte, June 11-17

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Henderson singer heads home for lakeside concert

Annie Meadows said the night she is scheduled to return to Lake Las Vegas to perform is all about dreams coming true.

Dining Pick of the Week: Wok in Express

When you walk into Wok in Express, you’ll discover familiar dishes that will help in deciding what to order, which is just what you’re looking for in an express restaurant.

Literary Las Vegas: Brian Fujikawa and his daughter Daisy

Brian Fujikawa lives in Las Vegas, and his 7-year-old daughter Daisy lives in Baltimore. Though they are three time zones apart, they share a bedtime story ritual. Daisy challenged her dad to come up new stories, and together they created “The Adventures of Bibole, Rivol & Michelle,” a series of children’s books that follows the adventures of a mouse family. The first two books, “Journey to the Forbidden City” and “The Curse of the Wearmouse,” are available through Trafford Publishing.

There’s always a need for more foster parents

There is always a need for more people to become foster parents, according to the Clark County Department of Family Services.

Book Briefs for June 11-17, 2013

This week’s literary events include an event featuring “Disenchanted: One Woman’s Journey for Independence from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” and a chance to speed date likeminded readers.

Officials monitor mosquitoes, bats for West Nile and rabies

With pest problems growing during the summer , residents can arm themselves with safety tips and preventative methods to avoid unwanted insects and animals.

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