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In today's newsletter:

  • How free gas, food and toys brightened Shreveport’s holiday weekend
  • Shreveport cardiologist’s warning before your next holiday plate and party
  • Which local students’ artwork will be showcased at the Independence Bowl?

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler with a shower in spots, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower; fog in the morning, temps: high: 72, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Low clouds may break, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Holiday giveaways across Shreveport provide gas, food and toys ahead of Christmas (ktbs.com) — Families across Shreveport received a big boost this weekend as churches, the Caddo Parish Commission, and community groups handed out free gas, food, and toys ahead of Christmas. From “Gas on God” fill-ups to parish-wide food boxes and a long-running toy giveaway, organizers focused on easing financial strain and bringing holiday joy to local children and adults alike.
   

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2. Holiday eating and missed medications can trigger heart failure flare-ups (ktbs.com) — Shreveport doctors are warning local heart failure patients that skipping medications—especially during holiday travel and big meals—can quickly undo months of progress and even become life-threatening. An Ochsner LSU Health specialist says feeling better is not a reason to stop pills, since salty foods, extra fluids, and alcohol already strain the heart this time of year.
   

3. Independence Bowl Foundation announces winners of art contest (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport’s Independence Bowl Foundation has named the student winners of its “Show Your Independence” art contest, open to all K–12 students in Caddo, Bossier, and DeSoto parishes. Winners earn tickets to the Dec. 30 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, where their artwork will be displayed, highlighting local creativity alongside one of college football’s longest-running bowl games.
   

4. Artist Ron Smith bridges gaps and fosters understanding through art (ktalnews.com) — Shreveport artist and musician Ron Smith is using his paintings and personal story to spark conversations about race, resilience, and understanding in Northwest Louisiana. After overcoming a serious motorcycle accident and a childhood on a Belcher plantation, he now treats his art as a ministry, encouraging people to listen across differences. He’s also fundraising for an international artist residency next October.
   

5. HIGHLIGHTS: Pilots Overpower UNT Dallas in 103–71 Wire-to-Wire Win (ktalnews.com) — LSU Shreveport’s men’s basketball team thrilled home fans with a dominant 103–71 win over UNT Dallas at The Dock, staying unbeaten in conference play. The Pilots shot over 60% from the field, forced 20 turnovers, and showcased deep bench scoring. Local supporters can now look ahead as LSUS prepares for its next matchup on the road in early January.
   

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