Good morning, Henderson.

During summer, local pet desert tortoises escape yards, prompting owners to search with fliers and drones.

The Tortoise Group advises residents to secure their yards as calls about missing reptiles increase.

The district announced a $51.6M cut in its fall budget due to lower student numbers and rising staff costs — schools have until Friday to adjust their budgets as officials plan to propose a new funding method in the upcoming legislative session.

Henderson officials plan to draft an ordinance that will let restaurants offer sealed alcoholic drinks with food orders as businesses combat rising operational costs (inflation and fuel prices add pressure).

Some locals worry (verification measures may not prevent underage orders) about expanded access.