— A new congressional report says the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers. — The Texas Supreme Court has largely lifted a statewide injunction that blocked the state from investigating parents who sought gender-affirming care for their transgender kids. — Texas early voting begins today and runs through Friday. — Louisiana Dept. of Health reports a jump in drownings among children this past year.
Chuck Smith brings more than 30 years' broadcast and media experience to Red River Radio. He began his career as a radio news reporter and transitioned to television journalism and newsmagazine production. Chuck studied mass communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.