Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) is inviting the public to join an innovative and exciting Diabetes Education Prevention initiative “Healthy Living/Viviendo Mejor”.  This is the third cycle to help increase prevention, awareness, reduce risks of diabetes and its complications and improve diabetes self management to prevent this illness, which affects many in our community.  
 HLVM just graduated its second class and is currently seeking fifty (50) people to enroll in the third cycle. What is unique about these sessions is that it focuses on the …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
 Got a bike that’s not trail ready?  Got a whole garage full of them?  Can’t afford the parts?  Been wondering where to ride in Laredo?
 Have we got a deal for you!
 The Big River Foundation teams up with Ciclo Mania, and all local riders to offer another free mountain bicycle repair clinic and ride.  Bring an old bike in need of tire, chain, spoke or other repair to the Rio Grande Plaza Hotel at 1 South Main Ave, this Cinco de Mayo between 3 and 6 p.m.  We’ll …

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD), in collaboration with the Laredo Health Coalition (LHC), introduced a new program Healthy Living/Viviendo Mejor (HLVM to increase diabetes prevention awareness activities, reduce risks of diabetes and chronic diseases and improve diabetes self management to prevent complications due to this illness, which affects many in our community.  
 HLVM just graduated its first class and is currently seeking fifty (50) people to enroll in the second cycle. What is unique about these sessions is that it focuses on the family and …

Courtesy Roberto Treviño,
 Remember the feeling of first learning to ride a bicycle on your own – without training wheels and without a parent’s balancing hand. Remember that sudden rush of freedom. If you have to strain to think back that far, well, maybe it’s time to strap on a helmet and saddle up! On Saturday, May 21, Laredo I.S.D. Police Department will be sponsoring a Bicycle Rodeo at the Martin High School’s parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 The event will give participants a chance to learn about and …

 Buy your letterman jackets at The Sports Center.  All school logos and jackets are in stock today at their store located at 4520 San Bernardo.  The Sports Center also has a wide variety of school uniforms for with colors and mascots for both school districts.  Need embroidery for your uniforms look no further than The Sports Center.  For more information call them at 956-717-3323.

Courtesy Steve Harmon,

Texas A&M International University MSEIP and Upward Bound courses scheduled this Saturday, January 9, 2010 at TAMIU Campus, will be postponed due to adverse weather conditions predicted for our area.
Classes will resume on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Students and parents should contact Office of Special Programs at 956.326.2700 for further information.

University Spring 2010 classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 19.

LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will host the rival Colorado Eagles Friday night (Jan. 8th) in a rematch of the 2005 and 2007 President’s Cup Finals. Group tickets start at just $10, call 718-BUCK (2825) to order now!
The first 2,000 fans to enter the LEC Friday night will receive a FREE Bucks 2009-10 Program Planner.
The Bucks will hold a Health and Fitness Fair during Friday night’s game. Health and Fitness workers and businesses can get ticket deals for the game, call Keith Moore at 523-6593 …

Xtreme Fitness is currently offering a 3 month membership for only $60.  Xtreme Fitness is located in West Laredo at 3601 Santa Maria one block north  of Lafayette.  Fully equiped with Free Weights, Machine Weights, and a complete Cardiovascular Floor (2nd floor) with Walkers, Steppers, and Excercise Bikes.  A fitness trainer is on premises to help guide you thru a daily routine that will help you keep in tip top shape.  A juice bar is also available to help you maintain your stamina with protien shakes and diet supplements.  Xtreme Fitness …

For years now the staff of Davalos Gym have trained and prepared local talent getting them ready for professional carears in boxing and for years youths of all ages have gathered in a small gym on Guadalupe Street near the Market Square Flea Market.  From proper physical training to discipline the athletes are given one on one attention teaching them lessons not only to be used in the ring but also in their daily lives.  Strong Academic achievements are also expected from the participants in order for them to continue with …