Westlake Petrochem to Startup Petro Unit 2, Expect Flaring, Noise, and Smoke
Westlake Petrochem to Startup Petro Unit 2, Expect Flaring, Noise, and Smoke
Published January 3, 2022
On Monday, January 3, 2022, Westlake Petrochem indicated that they will be performing startup operations for Petro Unit 2. Residents can expect more than usual flaring, smoke, and noise for the next few days.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Southwest Louisiana Daily Brief: Election Day, late storms
Polls are open today from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and a cold front is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms later in the day, with the strongest storms and heaviest rain most likely late in the afternoon and into the evening. 1. Calcasieu Parish — What changed today...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — SWLA Daily Brief: Early voting opens
Early voting opens today at four Calcasieu Parish sites and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 27. The People of Hope Museum closes out its Lake Charles stop today, and the parishwide burn ban remains in effect. Coverage window: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, plus today's calendar...
SWLA Week Ahead: Oct. 19–25, 2026
Early voting opens Tuesday. The Great Pumpkin Trail runs all week at Tuten Park. Saturday packs in LCFD Family Day, a workshop with Dr. Ralph Martin, and the SPAR Boo Bash — and Sunday closes the week with the CalcaChew Festival. Calcasieu Parish Early voting starts...