Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Due to pending inclement weather from Hurricane Alex, the first annual Laredo Firefighters Association Manadas Trail 5 K Run & Volleyball Tournament, originally scheduled for this Saturday, July 3, 2010 at North Central Park, is being cancelled.  No word yet on rescheduling.

Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo,
The United Soccer Leagues (USL) based in Tampa, FL, in conjunction with the West Texas United (Midland)  Sockers and the Laredo Heat Soccer Club, has decided to re-schedule the soccer match set to played on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Texas A&M International University Soccer Complex to:
 -          Tuesday, July 6, 2010
 Kick-off for the re-scheduled game on Tuesday, July 6th remains at 8:00 PM CST and the match will still be played at the Texas A&M International University Soccer Complex.
 The decision to re-schedule the game between the West …

 Courtesy Ashley Patterson,
House Passes Bill to Help Pending Homebuyers
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped pass the Homebuyers Assistance and Improvement Act to extend an important deadline to help eligible first-time homebuyers benefit from tax credits. The bill passed the House overwhelmingly Tuesday and would give homebuyers an extra three months to complete their home purchases to benefit from tax credits worth up to $8,000.  
“By extending this deadline, we help thousands of Americans buy their first home and strengthen our housing market in the process,” said …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
 (Laredo, TX )-  PAWSitive Pet Pals, an organization made up of the Laredo Animal Protective Society, along with partners Petland and KGNS, your Good Neighbor Station, have teamed up to bring the first ever Pet Pooch Parade, a fun-filled, exciting fundraiser for the animal shelter that will be fun for pets, their owners and everyone who wants to help their furry friends in need.  PAWSitive Pet Pals aims to raise money and awareness for homeless and abused animals in the community.   “Mohandas Gandhi once said that ‘the greatness of …

Courtesy Joe Baeza,
On June 28th Laredo Police Narcotics Vice Unit assisted by Laredo Police patrol division conducted a narcotics investigation by the 300 block of Ocean.  Suspected narcotics related activity was detected at the residence after operating surveillance.  The narcotics team approached the home and asked for consent to search the residence from the owner of the home.  After consent was obtained the Narcotics team recovered (3) bundles of Marijuana with a combined weight of 64.5 pounds. Juan Rubio, Jose Mata and Antonio Trevino,  were arrested for Possession of Marijuana F/2. The three …

Coutesy Danny Angel,
The tropical storm that had already forced the rescheduling of game four of the Broncos (13-19), White Wings  (14-18) series, has now caused the cancellation of the final two games of the series all together.
The Broncos won the first two games of the series in Harlingen by the score of 6-2 in game one and 10-3 in game two played last night. 
The tropical storm watch was planned to begin at 1 PM on Wednesday and shifted to early Tuesday morning with rain falling before the Broncos even reached …

Courtesy Raul Leal,
Social Media to reinforce storm preparedness messages
(LAREDO) – Currently, the TxDOT Laredo District is preparing to lend assistance and support to neighboring TxDOT districts and the traveling public in the following manner:
●    Stocking up on fuel in case supplies are disrupted by the weather.
●    Traveling potential evacuation routes to address any immediate repair needs.
●    Getting response crews ready to provide assistance to impacted coastal regions after the storm makes landfall.
●    Advising TxDOT employees to prepare their families for the days they may be away from home.
●    Counting all …

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,
 Governor Rick Perry earlier this month appointed Diana Juarez, LISD Director of Staff Development, to the Communities in School State Advisory Committee (CISSAC). The nine-member State Advisory Committee, appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House, works closely with the Texas Education Agency and the CIS State Office to help provide guidance and support the implementation and growth of the program statewide.
The Governor and the Lt. Governor made several appointments and reappointments to the CIS State Advisory Committee this month that will bring a …

  Courtesy Ashley Patterson, 
High Court Rules Individual Right to Bear Arms Applies Nationwide
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court decision affirming state and local rights for individuals to keep and bear arms. On Monday, the high court ruled to uphold nationwide the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, concluding that the constitutional right of an individual to keep and bear arms is protected from state and local laws restricting gun ownership.
 “I support the Supreme …

Courtesy Danny Angel,
(June 28th, Harlingen TX) -The Broncos (13-19) scored nine runs in the first four innings and cruised to a 10-3 victory over the White Wings (14-18) in game two of their four game series.  Former White Wings RHP Juan Peralta (2-1) made his fifth start for the Broncos and first against his former team.  RHP David Cross (1-4) was on the mound for the White Wings. Cross, back on May 27th, opening night against the Broncos picked up his one and only win to this point in the …