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Fertilizer Plant Explosion in West, Texas

Contributors: Our Daily Bears Staff

The small town just north of Waco on IH-35 known mostly for its kolaches may be known for something else tonight, as reports are coming in from twitter that an explosion has taken place at a fertilizer plant there. Damage estimates so far can only be characterized as catastrophic.

35 Total Updates Since
Apr 17, 2013, 9:10pm CDT

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May 11, 2016
ATF Rules West Fertilizer Explosion a Criminal Act

By Aqua
May 10, 2013
Criminal investigation launched following arrest

By Mark C. Moore
May 9, 2013
HELP WEST: BU alum Phil Taylor fund-raises

By Prashanth Francis

You want to help? You want a dope T-shirt? Boy, have I got a deal for you!
May 1, 2013
Latest explosion investigation details

By Mark C. Moore
April 25, 2013
West, TX Memorial Open Thread

By Mark C. Moore

Today's memorial for the first responders to the tragedy in West, Texas last week will begin in moments.
April 25, 2013
Program for today's memorial service

By Mark C. Moore
April 25, 2013
What it's all about (picture).

By Mark C. Moore
April 25, 2013
The Purpose of Today

By Mark C. Moore

In just a few short hours, Baylor and Waco will welcome numerous dignitaries, including President Barack Obama, to campus for the memorial services in the Ferrell Center. How we as a community act will speak volumes. Be excellent.
April 24, 2013
Thursday's West Memorial to be streamed live

By Mark C. Moore
April 22, 2013
President Obama to attend West memorial at Baylor

By Mark C. Moore

That memorial service will be held in Baylor's Ferrell Center at 2 PM on Thursday afternoon. This will be the President's first trip to Baylor and Waco. You should go.
April 22, 2013
First responder memorial on Thursday in Waco

By Mark C. Moore
April 20, 2013
4.20.2013 Weekend Update

By Mark C. Moore

A lot on the plate this Saturday morning, so let's dive right in. We'll kick off with strictly Baylor news before moving to the latest from West.
April 20, 2013
Slideshow images from West, Texas explosion

By Mark C. Moore
April 19, 2013
Friday Lunchtime West, Texas Explosion Update

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
West, Texas Mayor says 35 fatalities confirmed

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
#DiaDelWest

By Kate Morrison
April 18, 2013
Texas Rangers announce relief initiatives

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
McLennan County declared "disaster area"

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
AP photos of devastation in West

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
Baylor Football responds to tragedy in West

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
West, Texas 8:15 AM Press Conference

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
Morning Update: Taking Stock in West, TX

By Prashanth Francis

The search for survivors continues.
April 18, 2013
2:15 AM Press Conference Highlights

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
Injury numbers as of 1:45 AM CST

By Mark C. Moore
April 18, 2013
UPDATED: Help for West

By Kate Morrison

Information, news, and links for how you can help those affected by the explosion tonight in West, Texas, about 20 miles north of Waco and Baylor University.