Good morning, Shreveport.

Holy Angels will host its annual Christmas Pageant on Thursday, Dec.

18 at 11 a.m. at its campus on Ellerbe Road, featuring over 150 performers and festive caroling, followed by a Holiday Open House at the adjacent gift shop with shuttle service.

Regional gas prices in the Gulf Coast averaged $2.55 per gallon today, down from $2.64 per gallon last week, according to the EIA+report, and they remain about 14.5% below the national average of $2.98 per gallon.

Shreveport native Kamrin Hooks joined the Peace Corps in Lesotho to teach math and English, with classes starting in January (training finished in December).

She will lead additional clubs, including a running club and an all-girls empowerment club, and plans to return in December 2027.

Fromm Family Foods recalled 300 cases of frozen dog food after reports of plastic contamination emerged + the product was sold in pet stores across several states, including Louisiana.

No dog illnesses have been reported.

Data from Realtor.com shows that in September, home sale prices in Caddo Parish dipped nearly 2% from August to a median of $196,000, while single-family homes and condos (with prices falling 1.9% and 51.4% respectively) trended lower as recorded sales edged up from last year.

Sarah Glorioso, the Radiance Technologies I-Bowl chairperson, discussed the upcoming 2025 Independence Bowl matchup between La.

Tech and Coastal Carolina.

The LHSAA football championships will take place from Thursday, Dec.

11 through Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Games in the Non-Select and Select divisions will start at noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. as teams like Haynesville and North DeSoto compete for state titles.

The Shreveport Times is holding an online vote for Week 14 High School Athlete of the Week featuring 15 non-football nominees from local schools.

Voting remains open online through Thursday night, with the winner announced Saturday.

LSU will play Houston in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Dec.

27 at 8:15 p.m. CT, and early predictions suggest the Tigers will win if they field their best players.

Morning Nature Hike

7-9 a.m. — Eddie D Jones Park — Free entry — Explore wildlife and enjoy a picturesque early morning hike guided by a park naturalist.

World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless magic of ballet in this enchanting holiday classic featuring a magical journey and delightful characters.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

7-8:30 p.m. — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium — Limited VIP Packages Available — Experience a magical extravaganza filled with acrobatics and holiday melodies to ignite the festive spirit.

49th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

1-2:30 p.m. — Independence Stadium — Check website for ticket info — Experience one of the longest-running college football bowl games featuring top NCAA FBS teams.

Rock The Clock New Year's Eve Celebration

8-9:30 p.m. — Shreveport Convention Center — Enjoy a captivating New Year’s Eve experience filled with wonder and excitement.