Hi, Nevadans!
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. It kicks off with several Latin American countries celebrating their Independence Day—México, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Chile. Join the fun at Downtown Summerlin’s Parade on Monday!
In other news: In 2024, 1 in 6 Nevadans relied on SNAP benefits, and now federal support for food assistance is being cut. Read more about it below!
Have a safe weekend!
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A colorful display of Latin American history, heritage, and culture will be at the forefront of the Latin Heritage Parade at Downtown Summerlin. (Downtown Summerlin)
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By Aleza Freeman
Downtown Summerlin is no stranger to parades. The nearly 400-acre streetscape shopping mall decks the halls for a holiday parade at Christmastime, puts on a patriotic parade for Fourth of July, and even hosted a parade in August celebrating the Summerlin South Little League Team’s success in the Little League World Series.
As for a parade celebrating Latin heritage, this will be Downtown Summerlin’s first.
“Collaborating with local cultural organizations to showcase and celebrate our community is inspiring and provides a fun way for families to come together to learn about and honor the many Latino cultures in our community,” said Halee Harczynski, senior marketing director, Downtown Summerlin.
Where: Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas
When: Monday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m.
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President Donald Trump dances after speaking at a campaign rally at Lee’s Family Forum, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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By Naoka Foreman
Hundreds of thousands of Nevadans, including children, are at risk of losing food support amid federal rollbacks by the Trump Administration.
That includes a $186 billion reduction from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, over the next 10 years as a result of the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” this summer.
In 2024, 1 in 6 Nevadans, or 15% of the population, relied on SNAP benefits, compared to 1 in 8, or 12% of neighboring Arizonans. Nevada exceeded the national rate of SNAP use, while Arizona mirrors the rest of the nation, as reported by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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UNLV study: traffic injuries, fatalities on the rise across Nevada: “Deadly traffic accidents are up 46% in Nevada since 2013, and they show no sign of slowing. That’s one of many findings out of the Nevada Road Users Database Traffic Study, administered by UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.” (Listen at KNPR)
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Nevada reaches ‘largest wrongful death settlement in state history’ in case of NDOC inmate: “The state of Nevada has agreed to settle Walker v. State of Nevada. According to the family’s attorney, the settlement amount is $4.6 million … The agreement resolves the state’s role in the case involving Christian Walker, who died at High Desert State Prison in 2023. The family’s lawsuit alleges correctional officers beat Walker and blocked nurses from providing emergency care.” (KTNV)
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