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— This year's race for Texas Governor looks like it'll be one of the most competitive in recent memory as both candidates have been focusing on rural voters during the campaign.— An east Texas family reunion taking place in the next few days has received state historic commission recognition as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

On today's episode of About Faith, our panel discusses helping in the community. Air Date - July 31, 2022.

— A Louisiana appeals court has upheld a lower court finding that the mayor of Shreveport cannot run for reelection this fall because he used the wrong address when he signed up for the race.— Governor John Bel Edwards is in Europe this week on a 10 day visit first in the Netherlands and later in France.— Student athletes have to face excessive heat as much of the country is experiencing a historic heat wave with more days having temperatures in triple digits.— The first African American four-star general in Marine Corps history, was sworn in Saturday and he was born in Shreveport.

— A three-judge panel heard arguments and are expected to deliver a judgement on whether or not to reinstate Mayor Adrian Perkins as a qualified candidate for the November 8th election.— Analysts expect job growth will remain strong for the Lone Star State throughout 2022 but Texas has slipped in another major ranking recently.— The Louisiana Department of Health reported two cases of monkey pox have been discovered in Northwest Louisiana.— Louisiana is one of 15 states that allows corporal punishment in schools but one school district says the practice is long past.

Cliff Shackelford hosts another edition of Bird Calls. This month, Cliff profiles the Mississippi Kite. Airs at 6 pm, August 9, 2022. Call in with your questions to 800-552-8502..

— Arkansas lawmakers are in special session this week to focus on state income tax rate reduction and school safety grant funding.— Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson says he's thinking about a presidential run for 2024.— A new national report shows Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas are close to the bottom for overall well-being for children.— A former LSUS dean who was instrumental in taking LSUS from a community college to a leading university has died.— The Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier City has a new owner.

— There were some tense moments Monday as travelers at Dallas Love Field Airport were sent seeking cover as a person began shooting inside the airport.— Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards made a special announcement regarding a $130 million dollar investment from the American Rescue Plan to bring more affordable and accessible broadband internet service to underserved rural parishes.— The Texas Commissioner of Agriculture is urging the state to expand medical marijuana use.— Daytime high temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees with heat indices as high as 109. A heat advisory will be in effect until 8pm.

— The federal government has pledged more than $400 million in grants and loans to expand broadband access to the remote regions in 11 states.— The United Way of Northwest Louisiana has launched a two-week program to help families-in-need get school supplies through its “Fill the Bus School Supply Drive”.— Hot weather in triple digits has worsened drought conditions but is relief on the way for the Red River Radio listening area?

— The FBI is investigating the Bossier City Police Union and has arrested its president.— A pregnant Louisiana woman who was denied an abortion even though her fetus has a rare and fatal condition is asking Gov. John Bel Edwards to call a special session of the legislature to clarify the state’s abortion law.— Anyone in Texas who performs an abortion now faces up to life in prison and a hundred thousand dollar fine under the state's trigger law that took effect last Thursday.— Texas wildlife officials say they’ll more closely examine the status of mountain lions in the state.— Latest data released from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows about 95% of Texas is still in a drought despite record-setting rainfall.

— Officials say Louisiana will receive nearly $100 million in additional federal transportation aid that went unused by other states.— Jobseekers in rural deep East Texas counties can access "pop up" Workforce Solutions kiosks located in libraries and other locations and can receive assistance with jobs search, childcare services, and job training.