Red River Radio Local Newscast 7:04 AM 02.17.22 with Chuck Smith

- A bill to give Louisiana a second majority-Black Supreme Court district was killed on the House floor when an opponent used a parliamentary move to abruptly cut off debate.
- The Texas chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers says Texas' top priority should be being prepared to get the grid running again if it goes down.
- Some officials and researchers are calling into question the accuracy of the official number of Texans who died during last year's winter storm.
- And a fast-moving cold front will bring the possibility of severe weather and freezing temperatures to the Red River Radio listening area today.