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🌱 Could Lorena football be facing a whole new district in 2026?

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Good day Lorena! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Lorena football be facing a whole new district in 2026?

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Find out what's happening in Lorenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lorenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 73 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Mock Realignment: 3A Division I (texasfootball.com) — Lorena High School is included in a projected 2026 UIL Class 3A Division I football realignment, grouped with schools like Dallas A+ Academy, Carrizo Springs, and Caldwell based on enrollment numbers. The mock layout, created by analyst Matt Stepp, previews how districts across Texas might be reshuffled, offering Lorena fans an early look at potential future opponents and travel distances.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This sweet boy was found in McGregor today.
    Super sweet male terrier. Does anyone recognize him? (Nextdoor Rancho Lorena)
  • Found near McGregor today.
    Super sweet, male Terrier. Anyone recognize him? (Nextdoor Rancho Lorena)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LORENA, TX S01017 in Lorena. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Hewitt. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waco

  • Christmas Tree Fire Safety (fox44news.com)
  • Horse event on schedule for Topeka 2026 despite recent virus outbreak (ksnt.com)
  • Texas parolee who nearly blinded girlfriend in brutal assault sentenced to 25 years in prison (kwtx.com)

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Ok Lorena! 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: I don't know, but April May!
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