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Prom provides special experience for homebound seniors

For high school students, the senior prom is one of the last opportunities to spend time with friends before parting ways. But for the May 18 senior prom at the Historic Fifth Street School, attendees experienced one of their first and only opportunities to socialize with friends.

Mexico Vivo center teaches dance, karate, piano, theater and more

What began as a community dance studio in 1995 has evolved into a hub for various cultural activities. The Mexico Vivo Cultural Arts Center, which moved to the Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway, in April, offers lessons in various areas for all ages.

Clark County aims to keep ozone levels under control

In 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted a stringent standard for ozone of 75 parts per billion. Air-quality officials say Clark County is close to exceeding the new standard.

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Mariachi students keep music alive in Smith Center performance

Clark County School District mariachi students performed with the school district’s ballet folklórico program and a 90-piece student symphony orchestra at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts after a workshop and rehearsal with professional ensemble Mariachi Cobre from Disney World.

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Vietnam vet recalls the night his company was attacked

James L. Kring knew how to pluck a string bass, crash-and-twirl cymbals and bend notes on a trombone. As a corporal in the 1st Marine Division band, he also knew how to shoot an assault rifle, fire a grenade launcher and defend himself in hand-to-hand combat.

Motorcyclists join Green Berets in early Memorial Day ceremony

The roar of more than 1,000 motorcycles drowned out the sorrowful sounds of taps on Sunday during a special and somber ceremony by Nevada’s Green Berets at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Romney to stump in Las Vegas on Tuesday

Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, will be in Las Vegas on Tuesday speaking to press in the afternoon and collecting campaign contributions in the evening at an event hosted by Donald Trump, who officially endorsed Romney in February.

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