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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, a California native, opened the Cotton Bowl news conference Thursday by offering thoughts and prayers for everyone affected by the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area, and f
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Lafayette, Louisiana; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST

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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 81°F
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Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:51 AM
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