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SH 48 NEW
SH 48 from Shrimp Basin to SH 100 is open to traffic.
US 281 (Military Highway)
US 281 (Military Highway) approximately ½ mile East of FM 1015 – water on road. Use caution.
FM 800
Low water bridge on FM 800 between Business 83 and FM 3067 in Cameron County is closed to traffic.
FM 2061
At FM 3072 (Dicker Road) to 1/2 mile N. of FM 3072 south of Pharr.
FM 493
Mile 4 1/2 to US 281 (Military Highway) south of Donna- Road closed due to flooding. 
FM 2557
From Hall Acres Road to …

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Attendees will study the establishment of the Jewish ghettos in Europe
 Laredo, TX—July 1, 2010—The Laredo Public Library Wall of Tolerance Center and Museum has its third lesson on Saturday, July 10, 2010, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Laredo Public Library HEB Multi-Purpose Room, located at 1120 East Calton Road.  The lesson will explore and discuss the Jewish ghettos in Europe.
 The third lesson will explore, through media and discussion, the establishment of Hitler’s ghettos throughout Nazi Europe; especially, the Lodz ghetto in Poland. Students will come to understand …

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Laredo Public Library continues to promote literacy with thought-provoking, emotional read
 Thursday, July 1, 2010—After the success of two One City, One Book programs, and several celebrated authors coming to the library throughout the year, the Laredo Public Library knows that there are a lot more book worms in town; book worms who are willing to share their thoughts and ideas about the books they read.  In fact, the Library is home to the Gateway City Book Lovers’ Club, a small, but enthusiastic group of library patrons who enjoy …

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Books explore relevant topics for today’s teenagers
 In an effort to promote reading and share an interest in books; provide high school students an opportunity to openly discuss difficult topics in a safe environment; help students feel connected to the Laredo Public Library; and promote and enhance critical thinking skills, the Laredo Public Library has created a book club specifically for teenagers, called the iBook It Teen Reading Club.
 Meetings for the iBook It Teen Reading Club take place once a month in the Laredo Public Library HEB Multi-Purpose Room.  …

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The Broncos, badly in need of relief pitching, after RHP Brandon Veronee was ruled out for the season when the results of his MRI on his right elbow came back and showed a complete tear of his UCL. Veronee was released by the Broncos and will return home. Veronee only pitched 2.1 innings for the Broncos and had allowed one unearned run. He allowed two hits and walked three while striking out three.
LHP Vinnie Dechristofaro was placed on the inactive list Wednesday for bereavement leave. Dechistofaro left the …

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Due to pending weather from Hurricane Alex, the Bike Bash, part of the Twin Cities Biker Rally, scheduled for Friday, July 2, 2010 at San Agustin Plaza at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
 For more information, contact the City of Laredo Parks & Leisure Services Department at 794-1764.

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Firefighters Give Blood to Save Lives
   The Laredo Fire Department will partner with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center to host a blood drive this Friday at Central Fire Station. Blood supplies during summer months are usually low and Laredo Firefighters answer the call for help by donating. A mobile unit will be available for those interested in joining the cause.
               Laredo Fire Fighters and the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
              Blood Drive
             Central Fire Station (#1 Guadalupe, Laredo, TX 78040)
            Friday, July 2, …

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Due to the continuing threat of thunderstorms over Laredo as a result of Hurricane Alex the Laredo Broncos (13-19) announced yesterday that they will not play their regularly scheduled game on Thursday July 1st against the San Angelo Colts (19-13). 
The forecast for Laredo calls for heavy rain on Wednesday night and throughout the morning on Thursday but will improve through the holiday weekend.
The Broncos and Colts will play the scheduled game on Friday July 2nd; with first pitch at 7:35 PM and then play a double header on Saturday …