🌱 Iola gets past Leon and heads to the state semifinals
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In today's newsletter:
- Iola gets past Leon and heads to the state semifinals
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iola punches ticket to state semifinals in four-set thriller over Leon (kbtx.com) — Iola is headed to its 16th state volleyball semifinal after beating Leon in four sets Tuesday, reversing two losses to the Cougars earlier this season. The Bulldogs rallied to close out the match and will face Johnson City on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. at Little River Academy High School. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BHS Wrestling Quad Meet w/ Consolidated HS
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BHS Girls Basketball @ Conroe Tourney
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RHS Girls Basketball vs Baytown Classic Tourney
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BHS Boys Basketball @ Magnolia
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DMS Theatre - Fall Show - Performance
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BHS Wrestling @ Cy Springs
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BHS Choir - All-Region Clinic & Concert - Performance
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Ole Miss Rebels at Texas A&M Aggies Women's Volleyball →
Reed Arena, 730 Olsen Blvd, College Station
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BHS Boys Basketball @ Lake Creek
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RHS Girls Basketball @ Navasota
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Rudder Boy's Varsity Basketball @ Houston Northbrook
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🗞 Nearby News
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