A drought-tolerant garden does not have to be dull and colorless. So says Maureen Gilmer in her book “The Colorful Dry Garden” (Sasquatch Books), which offers guidelines for transitioning yards to an “arid palette” of color. Chitalpa trees, which produce curly white, purple-striped blossoms, are a staple in the Las Vegas Valley. Fairy dusters, perennial shrubs, bloom with puffy pink or red flowers throughout the warm months. The trumpet-shaped, clustered flowers of the Tecoma stans tree bloom late spring through the winter holiday season. The rosy-pink blossoms of the Idahoensis tree are able to withstand summer temperatures in excess of 100 degrees. Desert marigolds blend well into landscapes, especially when planted among rocks. The tube-shaped blooms of firecracker plants tend to attract hummingbirds.
Developers sold 20 acres total in the suburban Las Vegas outpost for more than $130 million combined.
The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.
Expect highs only in the upper 60s, said the National Weather Service. The low temperatures will drop into the low 50s.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made clear he would not accept Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s presence at a high-level summit in Egypt, an official said.
As the Gaza ceasefire holds, Hamas security forces have returned to the streets, clashed with armed groups and killed alleged gangsters in what the terrorist group says is an attempt to restore law and order.
Hamas hastened to ease the pressure on a fragile ceasefire in its war with Israel by returning the bodies of more dead hostages.
Close to 200 attended a celebration at Congregation Ner Tamid in Henderson.
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A water district spokesman said repairs had started as of Tuesday evening.
Check out the scores and top performances from Tuesday’s high school soccer and girls volleyball action.
Coronado’s girls golf team claimed its fifth straight Class 5A team state title at the 5A state tournament in Boulder City.
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Forming an auxiliary police force.
Government gets more bang for the buck by focusing on agriculture.
The biggest unfinished business in Nevada politics is school choice. If Gov. Joe Lombardo wants to call a special session, that should top the agenda.
Sometimes the win-loss tally is less important than the highlight reel.
A better Medicare program would increase savings for seniors and taxpayers.
Goaltender Akira Schmid replaced injured Adin Hill after the first period, and the Golden Knights rallied for a victory over the Calgary Flames.