Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Why is this zebra on roller skates?


Tonight at 6 PM, KLRN kicks off our 43rd Annual Great TV Auction. And at this point, just about everyone in the building has or will contribute in some way!

Over the past few weeks, we've witnessed a flurry of activity in the studio... from installing and touching up the elaborate set to running phone/computer lines to preparing countless on-air videos/graphics.

On the second floor, a tireless team has been soliticing, accepting and organizing donations, ranging from the zebra on roller skates (pictured above) to some pretty nice wine packages.

On the third floor, a brand new auction web site was launched (http://www.blazinggavels.com/) and we already have over 100 bidders registered -- even before the auction actually begins! Debi has not only recruited over 1,000 voluteers but secured food donations from area restaurants to keep us all going.

We hope you'll tune-in or log-on over the next 10 days and be a part of the auction.
And as always, thanks for supporting KLRN.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

DTV Installation Service

As the time for the analog TV shut-down approaches, there are two new FREE services available to help those who have not yet installed their DTV converters or the antenna they need to receive all the local DTV stations. These services have received federal grant funds to help out those who are still unconverted and who watch TV over-the-air. If you know someone who is experiencing difficulty with the DTV conversion, please let them know about these services.

STRAC (South Texas Resource and Assistance Center) received a grant from the FCC for both basic and expert installations.

* To set up an appointment, please call:
830-393-7888 or 1-866-999-3435
Hours 8a -8p M-F, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-6
* operators are bilingual (Spanish and English)
* offices are located throughout KLRN viewing area, including Laredo

INSTALLS, Inc. also received a grant from the FCC for both basic and expert installations.

* Viewers can set up an appointment through
1-800-582-4250 or https://dtvhelp.installs.com
Hours: 8am – 9pm, 7 days a week
* can assist viewers in both Spanish and English