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For Wednesday June 21, 6 PM. The State of Louisiana is disproportionately effected by rising seas, increased flooding, and extreme heat and weather. Louisiana is also the 5th largest emitter of Greenhouse gases . . .tune in to Conserving Earth to learn what the state is doing and how you might fit in.

- A power lineman from Appalachia who was part of the storm recovery effort in the ArkLaTex has died.- SWEPCO officials say it could be as long as Saturday before all areas have electric power restored and ask homeowners to consult electricians if their meter box is damaged.- The Electric Reliability Council of Texas – ERCOT is asking customers to conserve power use today to prevent outages ahead of anticipated high demand.-

Tune in Tuesday, June 20 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. Ranae Moran will co-host.

- More than 29,000 customers are without power thanks to Monday mornings severe thunderstorms that blew through the ArkLaTex.- A heat advisory will be in effect until 7pm Monday as heat indexes are expected to reach as high as 109 degrees.- The U.S. Census Bureau says that Latinos have passed non-Hispanic whites to become the largest share of Texas’ population.

- The Supreme Court lifted its hold on a Louisiana case that could force the state to redraw congressional districts to boost Black voting power.- New data from the Dallas Federal Reserve shows that across the country, rent increases are starting to slow down- Another report reveals the costs of even modest rental housing far outstrip the wages of many full-time workers.- Monday's storm impacted the SWEPCO power grid and more than 6800 customers are still without power.- LSU Baseball wins the College World Series.

- Louisiana's Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of legislation that gave adult victims of childhood sexual abuse another chance to file lawsuits.- The Supreme Court of Texas is revisiting a rule that lays down when records in a lawsuit can be sealed.- Compared to other states, Texas receives the most federal money for broadband internet expansion.- Governor Greg Abbott has called Texas lawmakers back for another special session to focus only on property taxes.

- A little over 16,000 customers are still without power in the ArkLaTex as SWEPCO crews work to restore service.- Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office urges homeowners who received storm damage to report it to the Sheriff’s Homeland Security Division at 318-675-2255.- A national non-profit that focuses on healthcare has issued its national scorecard that compares the overall healthcare quality of each state.

Thursday, June 29, at 6 p.m. Host Jenny Gregorio is joined by Janet Miller and Andrew Ameen from the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling to discuss the three-digit national calling code, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which is providing help to community members in need. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline accepts calls from anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis 24/7, and it’s free and confidential.

- A new poll shows Republican Stephen Waguespack closing the gap on leading GOP contender Jeff Landry in the Louisiana governor's race.- The Texas Legislature is still at a stalemate over property tax relief.- For a second day in a row – the National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued an Excessive Heat Warning.

- Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards weighS in on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action that bars universities from considering race for admission.- The Louisiana commissioner of higher education says it has a goal of getting 60% of the state's population credentialed by 2030.- Texas Senators have taken another step towards property tax relief.