SUMMARY: In Louisiana’s recent congressional elections, five incumbents faced poorly-funded opponents, leading to a decline in average campaign expenditures. The Federal Election Commission tracks financial activity from January 1 until mid-October. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise received $13.5 million and spent $14.3 million, lower than previous cycles. Rep. Troy Carter raised $1.8 million and spent $1.4 million, also down from 2022. U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins maintained stable spending patterns, while House Speaker Mike Johnson’s financial activity saw a significant boost, raising $17.4 million. Voter turnout was notably down in 2024, reflecting a broader trend alongside decreased campaign spending.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Justin Horn reports a chilly morning in San Antonio, with temperatures around 50°F after a front passed overnight. Highs will reach 79°F today. Tomorrow will be cooler, with mid-40s in the morning, followed by low humidity. As the weekend approaches, temperatures will rise, hitting 81°F on Saturday and 83°F on Sunday, with a chance of late showers. A front on Monday will bring windy conditions and possibly a thunderstorm, cooling temperatures back into the 70s. A stronger front is expected by Wednesday, potentially dropping temperatures into the 60s.

More cold fronts head our way next week.

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SUMMARY: A federal judge blocked Louisiana’s law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms, citing constitutional concerns. Judge John deGravelles issued a preliminary injunction, halting Gov. Jeff Landry’s House Bill 71, which mandates the displays pending a final court ruling. The judge ruled the law unconstitutional, noting its “overtly religious” purpose and similarity to a 1980 Supreme Court case that struck down a similar Kentucky law. The state plans to appeal the decision. Critics argued it infringed on students’ First Amendment rights, while the state contended the law could be implemented constitutionally as a historical reference. The case will be reviewed by the 5th Circuit Court.

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