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🌱 Where Westlake stands in this week’s district football power rankings

Westlake, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Westlake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Westlake stands in this week’s district football power rankings

Also on today's calendar: DeRidder at Westlake and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local prep football district standings, power rankings (americanpress.com) — Westlake High’s football team is currently 0-0 in district play and 1-3 overall, sitting 39th in its LHSAA power ranking division as of September 29. The roundup also shows how nearby schools like Sam Houston, Barbe, and LaGrange stack up, giving local fans a quick snapshot of where their teams stand heading into the heart of the season.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Environmental groups criticize DEQ on sluggish Clean Air Act response in Lake Charles (1012industryreport.com)

Ok Westlake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Westlake

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