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🌱 Eldorado HS Gets $26M Security Upgrade + School Board Candidates
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Hi there, Las Vegas. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Here we go.
First, today's weather:
Hot with some sun. High: 109 Low: 87.
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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:
- Eldorado High School will receive $26 million in security upgrades. The Clark County School District decided to upgrade security features after violence broke out at schools around the country recently. The contract was entered into with Roche Constructors, Inc. on Jun. 2. A major part of the improvements will be an increase in the number of CCTV security cameras and a single point entry system at the front of the school. (KTNV 13)
- One person is dead and two others were injured in a shooting on Tuesday night. Police responded at about 10:30 p.m. in the 4700 block of Monterrey Avenue, near Flamingo Road in east Las Vegas. One person died at the scene of the shooting, while a second was taken into custody with a non-life-threatening injury to the leg. According to police, four men were taken into custody. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
- Las Vegas School Board elections are coming up, and candidates shared their opinions on keeping the classroom safe. Six candidates are on the ballot for the three seats that are available. The candidates spoke about strategies and focus points for the school district to keep kids safe. Click the link to see videos and read the transcripts of each interview. The election will take place on Nov. 8. (News3LV)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- Teen Thursday: Slime at Sahara West Library (4:00 PM)
- Slime Surprise at Sunrise Library (4:00 PM)
- Paint a Seascape at West Charleston Library (4:30 PM)
- Starry Knight Chess Club at Summerlin Library (4:30 PM)
- Spanish Conversation Group at West Las Vegas Library (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- The City of Las Vegas Government wants to thank the public employees who have been working in the heat this summer. The Facebook post also outlined precautions taken to ensure everyone stays safe, including providing heat awareness training and supplying personal heat protection items to employees. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
- Las Vegas Valley Water District wants to make sure you're not a high-roller when it comes to water. Watering is prohibited from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. because of the evaporation loss. (Las Vegas Valley Water District via Facebook)
- Does your business employ two to 50 people? Vegas Chamber wants you to know about a health plan for you. The plan is provided through Anthem. (Vegas Chamber via Facebook)
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