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TX Governor declares explosion disaster, numbers still unconfirmed
In a press conference Thursday, officials gave an update on the explosion in West.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said the families affected by the blast have support from officials.
Police: 5 to 15 people killed in Texas explosion
Police in Texas say between five and 15 people were killed in a fertilizer plant explosion that also injured more than 160 others.
Waco police Sgt. William Patrick Swanton said early Thursday morning that the death toll is only an estimate as search and rescue operations remain under way in downtown West.
Hours after initial explosion, fatalities still unconfirmed
Fatalities as a result of the explosion in West are confirmed, but a number is not yet known.
At a press conference held just after midnight, D. L. Wilson, Public Information Officer for the Texas State Troopers, confirmed that there had been fatalities but would not confirm a number. When asked on a previously reported death count of 60 to 70, Wilson declined to comment. Wilson did confirm a large number of injuries.
Fatalities confirmed in plant explosion
There are confirmed casualties from the explosion in West, but not yet a confirmed number. According to some reports, the number could be as high as 70. Hundreds are injured.
The explosion occurred at West Fertilizer plant in West Wednesday night. Firefighters were responding to a fire at the plant when an explosion went off that rocked the small town. A four-block area around the explosion site is destroyed.
Community responds to West tragedy
Here is a list of resources of victims of the West, Texas explosion as well as opportunities for the community to respond to provide help and support to those affected by this tragedy.
Perry: State resources mobilized after explosion
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says state resources have been mobilized to help local authorities after a fertilizer plant explosion near Waco.
The governor released a statement late Wednesday night, saying state officials are "monitoring developments and gathering information as details continue to emerge about this incident."
West plant explodes, city evacuated
An explosion caused by a fire at a fertilizer plant shocked the city of West tonight. A fire at a fertilizer plant outside of the city of West caused an explosion that rocked the small town causing fires and severe damage to nearby buildings. A nursing home burned to the ground, but everyone inside the building was evacuated. An independent school in the area was partially burned. A house was also destroyed.
Official: Several injured in Texas plant explosion
An explosion Wednesday night at a fertilizer plant near Waco sent flames shooting high into the night sky, leaving the factory a smoldering ruin, causing major damage at nearby buildings and injuring numerous people.
The blast at the plant in West, a community north of Waco, happened shortly before 8 p.m. and could be heard as far away as Waxahachie, 45 miles to the north.
Official: Several injured in Texas plant explosion
Authorities say an explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas, has injured several people.
A dispatcher with the West, Texas, Fire Department says the explosion happened Wednesday night at a fertilizer plant in the community north of Waco. She says any casualties would be taken to hospitals in Waco.
Lariat Letter: I am ashamed of my peers for not staying at memorial
This is a letter to certain people who attended the West memorial service last Thursday.
It was an event to honor the 12 fallen first responders in the West explosion.
These men, who were volunteers, most of whom had wives and children, laid their lives down for their neighbors that fateful Wednesday night two weeks ago. They paid the ultimate price. Seeing those 12 coffins lined up at the foot of the stage with the families gathered by, and countless firefighters, the members of the West, Waco and Baylor community all coming together to honor these men filled me with indescribable heartache and pride all at once.
Memorial service set for Thursday to honor fallen first responders
Baylor will host a memorial service Thursday at the Ferrell Center for the 11 first responders killed in the West explosion.
Doors open at 1 p.m. and the service begins at 2 p.m.. A procession beginning at 11 a.m. will immediately precede the service.
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Community remembers fallen with memorials
“Blessed are those who give their lives for others.” Those words, inscribed on a memorial plaque, is one of the ways a small Texas town is commemorating those who lost their lives.
Book to honor those who run into the fire, not away
On April 17, 2013, the fertilizer plant explosion in West killed 15 people — 12 of whom were first-response firefighters. Amber Adamson, part-time lecturer in the department of journalism, public relations and new media, wrote a book entitled “The Last Alarm,” which compiled accounts from just under 50 responders from the plant explosion.
Editorial: Those who left memorial early deserve shame
As Baylor students, we have a few things to be proud of in our response to the West tragedy. We can be proud of students, faculty and staff who volunteered their time in the wake of the blast to help, who stood in line hours to donate blood, who gave supplies.
More than 10,000 expected at service
The White House has announced several changes to today’s memorial service that will honor the 10 firefighters killed April 17 in the West fertilizer explosion.
Doors will now open at 11 a.m. and close at 1:45 p.m. or whenever the Ferrell Center reaches capacity, which is 10,284 people. In a statement released Wednesday night, the university said it expects more than 4,000 uniformed first responders to attend and are planning for a capacity crowd.
Baylor baseball avenges earlier loss with 9-3 win over Sam Houston
Baylor baseball third baseman Hunter Teplanszky tripped at first base when taking his secondary lead in the bottom of the first inning, but it was intentional. As Teplanszky face-planted, San Houston senior left-handed pitcher Gavi Coldiron disengaged with the rubber in confusion.
No. 3 seed Baylor men’s basketball lasers in on round of 32 clash with...
Inked in familiar territory, head coach Scott Drew takes his Bears (24-10) into the round of 32 for the ninth time in his career, and he holds a 5-3 record in those previous contests. However, Drew's teams have faced second-round exits in back-to-back seasons. But with all the underlying emotions, Drew said that at the end of the day it’s still basketball at the biggest stage.
Their world is on fire: What about yours?
It’s vital to recognize the true situation of the places you travel to and to support them in their times of need. While “The Valley Isle” is evidently famed for a gorgeous landscape that attracts visitors from all over the globe, it’s much more than just a popular tourist spot. People live there too.
This year in Waco’s history
The Baylor Lariat has compiled all the most important Waco-focused news since August. In chronological order, here they are.
Baylor women’s basketball knocks off No. 12 Texas, 63-54, for fifth top-25 win
The Bears split the season series with the Longhorns following a 63-54 victory Monday night in the Moody Center in Austin.
Echoed past: Baylor’s Institute for Oral History tells stories of lost souls
Preserving the voices of the past, the Baylor Institute for Oral History contains a vast collection of interview recordings that detail the events and history of Waco, Central Texas and the nation.
In case you missed it: March Madness weekend
While the sting of Baylor's upset in the opening weekend of March Madness was at the forefront of most Baylor fans' minds, there were multiple Baylor Athletics programs that were able to find success the past few days, so here's a quick rundown in case you missed it.
In case you missed it: Feb. 11-13
Seven sports were in action, playing a total of 12 games this past Friday through Sunday. Here's a quick rundown of all that went down in Baylor Athletics during Super Bowl weekend.
Russia: 2 suicide attacks outside Kabul airport; 13 dead
By Sayed Ziarmal Hashemi, Lolita C. Baldor & Joseph Krauss | Associated PressTwo suicide bombers and gunmen targeted crowds massing near the Kabul airport...
Money, population size leave Waco, Baylor overlooked by presidential campaigns
The city still remains a popular spot for Texas campaigns.
Gas Leak on 8th Street given all-clear
Baylor sends out alert on Monday morning notifying students of a gas leak near 8th street parking garage. Students were not allowed to access their vehicles inside the garage.
Baylor Basketball: Top 10 games of the 2019-2020 season
By Pranay Malempati | Sports WriterBoth the defending national champion Baylor women’s basketball season and the Baylor men's basketball season came to an abrupt...
Players to watch: Mason, Cox providing midseason boost
The Lady Bears have won seven in a row and the Bears have won three in a row
Turkey Trot to benefit homeless Waco ISD students
By Megan Rule | Staff WriterThe 11th annual Central Texas Turkey Trot this Saturday will be put on by Altrusa of the Brazos in...