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LAS VEGAS — A desert city built on a reputation for excess and indulgence wants to become a model for restraint and conservation with a first-in-the-nation policy banning grass that nobody walks on. Las Vegas-area water officials have spent two decades trying to get people to replace thirsty greenery with desert plants, and now they’re asking the Nevada Legislature to outlaw roughly 40% of the turf that’s left. The Southern Nevada Water Authority estimates there are almost 8 square miles (21 square kilometers) of “nonfunctional turf” in the metro area — grass that no one ever walks on or otherwise uses in street medians, housing developments and office parks. They say this ornamental grass requires four times as much water as drought-tolerant landscaping like cactus and other succulents. By ripping it out, they estimate the region can reduce annual water consumption by roughly 15% and save about 14 gallons (53 liters) per person per day. Las Vegas might be known for splashy … [Read more...] about Las Vegas pushes to become first to ban ornamental grass

The judge in the trial of Derek Chauvin turned down the defense’s request on Monday to sequester the jury after a police officer shot and killed a 20-year-old Black man in a Minneapolis suburb the previous day. Defense attorney Eric Nelson argued that jurors in the George Floyd murder case could be influenced by how their verdict might affect the reaction to Sunday's shooting. The judge also denied the defense request to question the jurors about the killing of Daunte Wright at the Brooklyn Center on Sunday. The defense said one juror lives around Brooklyn Center and two more have ties to the area. ADVERTISEMENT Nelson had requested at the beginning of the high-profile trial that jurors be sequestered. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill instead instructed jurors to avoid outside news reports on the trial. But the judge said he expects to sequester the jury when they eventually deliberate. Closing arguments are slated for next week. Chauvin, … [Read more...] about Judge turns down defense request to sequester jury in Chauvin trial

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A desert city built on a reputation for excess and indulgence wants to become a model for restraint and conservation with a first-in-the-nation policy banning grass that nobody walks on. Las Vegas-area water officials have spent two decades trying to get people to replace thirsty greenery with desert plants, and now they’re asking the Nevada Legislature to outlaw roughly 40% of the turf that’s left. The Southern Nevada Water Authority estimates there are almost 8 square miles (21 square kilometers) of “nonfunctional turf” in the metro area — grass that no one ever walks on or otherwise uses in street medians, housing developments and office parks. They say this ornamental grass requires four times as much water as drought-tolerant landscaping like cactus and other succulents. By ripping it out, they estimate the region can reduce annual water consumption by roughly 15% and save about 14 gallons (53 liters) per person per day. Las Vegas might be known for … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Pushes to Become First City to Ban Ornamental Grass

( CBS DFW ) — The country is speculating about a possible fourth stimulus check, even as the third round of economic relief is still reaching eligible Americans. Around 156 million payments of up to $1,400 per person have been issued in over the last few weeks. That’s most of the $422 billion allotted in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Paper checks and EIP cards continue to arrive by mail. These relief payments are part of a broad effort to cushion COVID’s economic impact on households and support the economy while the pandemic recovery continues. The stimulus package also extends unemployment benefits, strengthens the child tax credit, and much more. The recent round of checks follows the $1,200 CARES Act payments at the pandemic’s outset and the $600 payments in early January. READ MORE: Restaurants Reopening: Where Do They Stand, And How Do They Recover From COVID? How Does Economic Recovery Look? Many households are far from where they were … [Read more...] about Stimulus Check Update: Is A Fourth Relief Payment Coming Your Way?

GLENN HEIGHTS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Severe storms dropped large hail on parts of North Texas Friday evening, and residents sent CBS 11 News pictures of what they experienced. There were severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Dallas, Ellis, Johnson, Hill, Navarro, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties through the early evening hours. READ MORE: Texas Republican Lawmakers Lead The Charge For New Criminal Penalties For Election Activities Large hail was reported in cities like Alvarado, Glenn Heights, Grandview, DeSoto and Venus. Significant damage has not yet been reported as the storms continue to move through the areas. READ MORE: Airbnb Bans Unauthorized Parties In Texas During Fourth Of July Pictures of hail throughout North Texas can be seen below: MORE NEWS: Stimulus Check Update: Is A Fourth Relief Payment Coming Your Way? Hail in Ellis County near Italy (Credit: Terry Adams) Hail in Alvarado (Credit: Jill Spurgeon) Hail in Glenn Heights (Credit: … [Read more...] about Severe Storms Drop Large Hail On Parts Of North Texas Friday Night