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- 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.-
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- 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.
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State Offices in 21 North Louisiana Parishes Closed
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Amtrak Applies For Federal Grant To Study Passenger Rail Expansion Along I-20 Corridor
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- Louisiana lawmakers have hastily passed a budget plan of about $45 billion but have been given little explanation for amendments crafted behind closed doors by a six-member committee.- AmTrak has now officially applied for federal funding to study possible expansion of passenger rail service along the Interstate 20 corridor.- Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is offering one-day safety mini-camps for groups wanting children to learn more about safety.
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- 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.
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LA K-3 Literacy The Focus of HB-12 And Teacher Training.