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What About the Explosion in Texas?

Ken Dillon — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:27:49 +0000

We have all been taken in by the coverage of the Boston Marathon Bombing, the aftermath, and the search for the suspects that ended in the death of one and the apprehension of the other. It was another example of social media and our need for "instant gratification and information" coming into play before accuracy, and admittedly, as a member of the media, it made me a little embarrassed. Instead of "getting it right," it seemed a lot of the media outlets we have come to rely on focused on "getting it first." And it wasn't correct.

Another observation that came to me over the weekend while keeping up on the latest, like many of you I'm sure, was "What about the tragedy in West, Texas?"

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Officials Say 12 Bodies Recovered at Texas Fertilizer Blast Site

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:46:53 +0000

The bodies of 12 people have been recovered from the site of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, officials said on Friday.

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5-15 Dead, 160 Injured in Explosion at Texas Fertilizer Plant; Rescue Operations Continue

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:05:15 +0000

Authorities say that five to 15 people may have died in last night's massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Plant in West, Texas. Many more, perhaps more than 160, were injured.

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Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes; Mass Injuries Reported

Chris Kissel — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:47:32 +0000

An explosion in West, TX, just outside of Waco, spread fires across multiple buildings and injured an unknown number of people earlier tonight.

The explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Plant shortly before 8 PM CT

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2 People Shot at Lone Star College in Houston (UPDATED)

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:47:02 +0000

Update 5:30 p.m. (Eastern): Three people in total were taken to the hospital, including one in critical condition.

Update 2:55: One shooting victim's name is Jody Neal, according to his uncle and sister, who were interviewed at the scene.

Update 2:50: "The police believe the danger has been mitigated," according to a spokesman for the college. "The school is under control but still being evacuated."

A small college in Houston is on lockdown following what appears to have been a shooting on campus on Tuesday. One suspect has been detained, and a second is possibly on the loose, according to local authorities.

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Is This Really a Photo of an Alien in the Woods in Texas?

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:12:17 +0000

Maybe we're just hypersensitive to this sort of thing, but it seems like UFO reports have been pouring in lately. After the possible appearance of UFOs in Google Street View and in the skies over San Francisco and Brooklyn, a man claims to have snapped a photographed of a "Grey" alien in the woods of Texas.

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Texas Battles High Tuition Costs With Controversial Degree Program — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:50:09 +0000

Lawmakers in Texas are exploring affordable-education options for people under the financial hammer of the nation’s exploding tuition rates. The most controversial option is a bachelor’s degree for $10,000, which would cover tuition costs and textbooks.

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Jimmie Johnson Increases Points Lead With Win at Texas

Scott Blaine — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:21:46 +0000

For the second straight week, Jimmie Johnson found himself in victory lane, as he took the checkered flag at the AAA Texas 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday. It was Johnson's fifth victory of the season and the 60th of his impressive career.

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Texans Make World's Largest Frito Pie

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:34:31 +0000

Fritos fits the bill of a perfect snack. Now, before you get all snack sassy, just hear us out. They’re crunchy, salty, miniature, AND they’re the ultimate dip-scooper. Could it get any better? No way. That’s why when we heard the folks over at the Texas State Fair wanted to honor the delicious goodness, we couldn’t contain our Frito-loving excitement!

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Outrage After Male Vice Principal Spanks Female High School Student

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:04:02 +0000

Springtown (Texas) High School sophomore Taylor Santos had a difficult decision to make after her teacher determined that she allowed a classmate to copy her work: she could either serve two days of in-school suspension, or get paddled.

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