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Henderson, Nevada Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Henderson! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Henderson families handle CCSD’s big high school schedule shift?
  • How a former Henderson convention center became a thriving ice rink hub
  • How Henderson Police responded after that terrifying school bus stop video

Also on today's calendar: Henderson Reads Book Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Breezy; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Some sun; breezy, pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Henderson families mixed on new CCSD start times starting next school year (ktnv.com) — Henderson parents are reacting to Clark County School District’s decision to push most high school start times from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. next school year, meaning later dismissals, too. Some families welcome the extra sleep and potential academic benefits, while others worry about juggling work, medical, and pickup schedules as the entire daily routine shifts.
   

2. Administrator Zeldin Wraps Up 6-Stop Nevada Swing (epa.gov) — Henderson’s America First Center and former downtown convention center site are highlighted as a Brownfields success story, now home to a busy ice rink and hockey facility. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s Nevada tour showcased this redevelopment alongside other environmental and water projects across Southern Nevada, underscoring federal investment tied directly to Henderson’s downtown revitalization.
   

3. Police find, cite driver from viral video driving past school bus stop arm in Las Vegas (fox5vegas.com) — Henderson Police tracked down and cited the driver seen in a viral video speeding past a stopped school bus and narrowly missing children, and they’re urging residents to report similar incidents. Officers say they’re increasing visibility around school zones and bus stops and remind locals to call 311 for non-emergencies, 911 for immediate danger, or the Traffic Hotline at (702) 267-5099.
   

4. Southern Nevada housing: Experts eye affordability solutions (8newsnow.com) — Southern Nevada housing experts say affordability remains a major challenge, but a new Meriden community in Henderson is breaking ground with more than 900 homes starting in the mid-$300,000s. State leaders and builders hope these townhomes and single-family houses, plus parks and trails, will help first-time buyers as population growth threatens to push prices even higher.
   

5. NFL Draft Fernando Mendoza No. 1 Overall Pick (gridironexperts.com) — The Las Vegas Raiders used their Henderson draft room to announce Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. While the move is big league-wide news, it also underscores Henderson’s growing role as the team’s operational home base and a quiet backdrop to major franchise decisions.
   

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Ok Henderson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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