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🌱 New 12,000-foot well drilled just northwest of Troup

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  • New 12,000-foot well drilled just northwest of Troup

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds may break, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Drilling report: Nov. 23-29, 2025 (news-journal.com) — Energy companies have been active near Troup, with Sabine Oil & Gas drilling a 12,000-foot oil or gas well just 1.5 miles northwest of town during the week of Nov. 23–29. The broader report lists several new permits and completions across East Texas counties, based on Texas Railroad Commission data.
   

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