Courtesy Bryan Benway,
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will hold a year-end jersey auction starting Monday April 26th on http://www.facebook.com/l/1245f;www.ebay.com.
The Bucks will auction off official 2009-10 autographed game-worn player jerseys starting at 10am central time on April 26th and will end at 10am on May 3rd.
Starting bid for all jerseys will be $200.00 and can be found in the following category on Ebay:
-Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Fan Apparel & Souvenirs > Hockey-Minors
The jerseys are listed as follows:
2009-10 Bucks Game Worn Jersey – Agarunov
2009-10 …

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,
 Martin High School JROTC Tiger Battalion donated $1,000 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Pennies for Patients Campaign. From March 23, to April 9, the Tiger Battalion, in its fight to help find a cure for cancer, collected spare change in honor of local student survivors and current patients.
 During the two week campaign, the cadets collected spare change from their friends, family, and the community. The cadets were divided into three sectors with each Tiger Company responsible for a section of the school. Each classroom on …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
R& J Environmental Company will be closing alternate lanes of traffic on US 83 (Guadalupe Street) westbound to conduct road maintenance concrete work in the right of way. Work will continue for three days, weather permitting.
The traveling public should expect delays, slow down and prepare to merge to open lanes of traffic going westbound on US 83 (Guadalupe St.).
We ask that the traveling public drive with extreme caution while observing work zone signs and all other traffic control devices.
April 28-30, 2010 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  US …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
            Laredo, TX – – The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is commemorating National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) which runs from April 24 through May 1, 2010 with a proclamation this Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 8:20 a.m.  It will be held at Embassy Suites Hotel located at 110 Calle Del Norte.   In honor of this event the CLHD immunization program is making this a festive event offering pictures of children who get immunized as well balloons and other door prizes will be provided. 
 National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
AUSTIN—Motorists across Texas will see a new safety message this Friday on highway signs around the state—a message that encourages citizens to pay attention and eliminate distractions while driving.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will use statewide signs to encourage drivers to give up texting or talking on cell phones while driving. Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) across Texas will read, “Make Your Vehicle a No Phone Zone,” or “Drive Now. Text or Talk Later.” 
TxDOT is joining other national partners to promote Oprah Winfrey’s “No Phone Zone” Day, taking …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
 CenterPoint Energy crews have closed the 3900 block of Flores Avenue, to repair a natural gas leak.  The closures will be for the remainder of today, Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
 Contact CenterPoint Energy at (800) 427-7142 for more information.

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
 Early Monday morning at approximately 12:00 a.m. a search warrant was executed at the Phoenix Amusement Center located on 4502 San Bernardo Ave. Two subjects, Guadalupe Rios and Luis Eduardo Magana were arrested for Gambling Promotion C/A Misdemeanors and were transported to Webb County Jail. A total of 137 eight-liner motherboards and approximately $17,900 in US currency was seized. The investigation continues and further arrests are pending.  These arrests were the result of a multi-week investigation of the business by undercover officers from the LPD.  The officers were …

Courtesy Maru De La Paz,
Webb County Sheriff Deputies and Crime Stoppers are asking for the community to help capture this individual by calling 727-TIPS or 1-800-558-TIPS all calls are anonymous and callers may receive a reward of up to $1,000.00. We ask the community to help us keep Our Community Safe.
OUR DEPARTMENT HOLDS AN ACTIVE WARRANT DATE  04/07/2010
 SUBJECT-ARTURO RODRIGUEZ  
 AGE- 23
 WEGHT-143
 HEIGHT- 5’ 01
 EYES-BROWN
 HAIR-BLACK
 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS-  100 Block of DUVAL
 CHARGE- ROBBERY, AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
 COURT- 341ST  DISTRICT COURT
 JUDGE-  ELMA  SALINAS ENDER
 BOND-  NO BOND
WEBB COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
902 VICTORIA ST.
WARRANT DIVISION
DAVID CARDENAS
956-523-4527

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Warm weather means activities and fun under the sun! Whether you love putting on shorts and feeling the warm outdoors, or find it hot and sticky, everyone must be careful not to let a heat-related illness spoil the day.
Normally, the body has ways of keeping itself cool, by letting heat escape through the skin, and by evaporating sweat (perspiration). If the body does not cool properly or does not cool enough, the victim may suffer a heat-related illness. Anyone can be susceptible although the very young and very …

 
Supports Veteran Caregivers, Returning Troops and Families
Courtesy Ashley Patterson,
Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) this week helped pass a landmark bill to help millions of veterans and their caregivers. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act enhances female veterans’ benefits, improves military mental health services and provides unprecedented new benefits to veteran caregivers including training, counseling, health care and financial assistance.
“This landmark legislation stands by our troops and supports those caregivers who continue to stand with them,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Everyday, millions of military families support …