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- Officials in cities and towns across Texas are tracking bills in the state legislature that could limit local governments.- Gov. John Bel Edwards announced this week that the application period is now open for the Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program.- Louisiana is the latest to join a growing list of states pushing to ban gender-affirming medical care to minors.

- For his final year in office Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards would like to see bills passed that improve early childhood education, increase teacher pay, and raise the minimum wage but so far Republican led legislative committees have killed most of his wish-list items.- Texas lawmakers in both houses show bi-partisan support to give retired teachers their first cost of living increase in several years.

Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. Does social media affect mental health? Host Jenny Gregorio explores the possible effects of social media on the brain with guest Peri Gilbert-Reed with Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center. Questions and comments will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

- Texas lawmakers have passed a bill increasing penalties for catalytic convertor theft.- Texas Health and Human Services Commission held a ribbon-cutting ceremony as they opened new additions to Rusk State Hospital in Cherokee county.- Louisiana lawmakers have approved two bills that promote more gun sales and gun safes.

- Officials gathered at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security yesterday to give an update of storm recovery efforts in Shreveport-Bossier as well as Caddo and Bossier parishes and surrounding areas.- According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, part of the damage in the parish was caused by an EF-1 tornado.- Cooling and ice distribution centers will continue operation throughout Caddo parish on Tuesday.- SWEPCO officials estimate power restoration will occur as late as Saturday, June 24th in some areas.

Join Ornithologist Shackelford with in-studio guest, Charlotte Henley from the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin as they discuss zoo animals and zoo keeping. The profile species this week is the Summer Tanager. They will take your calls at (800) 552-8502. June 13, 2026 at 6 p.m.

- A NW Louisiana lawmaker is critical of LSU administrators regarding LSUS campus receiving a budget that's $2 million less than last year's.- U.S. Census annual estimates shows Louisiana placed 4th in the nation with the largest population decrease from 2020-2022.- Population growth in Texas is expected to stress water infrastructure and resources even more in the years ahead.

Tune in Wednesday, May 16 for What's Bugging You with Red River Radio's resident entomologist Dr. Beverly Burden, as she answers your questions about the insect life around us. She'll take your questions at 1-800-552-8502.

Host Janice Bezanson discusses water resources with the Executive Director of the Texas Conservation Alliance, John DeFillipo. Airs on May 17, 2023 at 6 pm.

Rabbi Dr. Jana De Benedetti from B'nai Zion Congregation, hosts this discussion of the Afterlife as considered in different faiths.