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Travel In Texas Expected Near Pre-pandemic Level For Thanksgiving

Louisiana Republican legislators are outraged about a plan by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration to start requiring some students to get the coronavirus vaccination. A long-time Arkansas state legislator who left the GOP said he won't run for re-election. An economist with the Dallas Fed says the release of 50 million barrels of oil won't make a lot of difference to the market. And analysts expect about 12% more Texans will be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Caddo Parish Commission is mulling over a possible ordinance that would require dogs and cats to get spayed.

The U.S. Supreme Court could rule today on Texas’ 6 weeks’ abortion ban. Beto O'Rourke, the former Democratic congressman from El Paso, is hosting rallies across Texas to launch his run for governor. The Caddo Parish Commission is mulling over a possible ordinance that would require dogs and cats to get spayed. Researchers are calling on the public to report monarch butterfly sightings in eight southern and Gulf states.

Medical marijuana products are taking longer for approval causing product delays and shortages at dispensaries.

Louisiana officials have blocked banking giant JP Morgan Chase from participating in a bond refinancing deal because of military-style firearms for civilian use. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain came under fire yesterday from state lawmakers who complained his regulatory agency was moving too slowly in expanding the medical marijuana products available to patients. The US Labor Department reports weekly jobless claims in Texas have fallen to their lowest level since the onset of the pandemic.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning to go in effect at midnight.

Republican-drawn political maps the Texas governor signed into law in October are facing another legal challenge. And freezing temperatures are on their way to much of the Red River Radio listening area.

Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke announces his bid for governor.

Red River Radio Morning Edition Local Newscast with Chuck Smith