Town of West in Texas in Search and Rescue Mode

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Prepping for another press conference http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIOnia1CIAI0zHh.jpg

by Kirsten Crow via twitter 4/19/2013 4:40:32 PM
Other fertilizer plants in Texas. Map created in Google Maps by Gerald Rich

by KUHF News 4/19/2013 4:43:02 PM
The ambassador of the Czech Republic is in West today to express condolences. http://bit.ly/17wDdN6

by WacoTrib.com via twitter 4/19/2013 4:50:28 PM
West City Council is working on a plan to get residents back into their homes. Working on setting up a hotline. -@TainaMayaKWTX...

by Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/19/2013 5:22:52 PM
We're trying to check around on that number of unaccounted given by Cornyn. Don't know how arrived at that stat

by Kirsten Crow via twitter 4/19/2013 5:27:38 PM
McLennan Co Commissioner Ben Perry: list of unaccounted has not yet been cross-checked with those who are hospitalized.... Contd

by Kirsten Crow via twitter 4/19/2013 5:33:45 PM
...contd that number is expected to drop dramatically once the list is compared/verified with those in hospital, per Perry

by Kirsten Crow via twitter 4/19/2013 5:34:31 PM
Residents and visitors to West, Texas, discuss the town and the impact of the fertilizer plant explosion:
Video by Jordan Rubio for DFM

by Jeremy Binckes 4/19/2013 6:45:11 PM
Joining JD Wells on his show at 2:15pm CT, listen in if you can. http://fb.me/AyYbErN8

by Senator John Cornyn via twitter 4/19/2013 6:52:47 PM
Cornyn Tours West Explosion Site: http://fb.me/QhBE11m0

by Senator John Cornyn via twitter 4/19/2013 6:53:41 PM
Union Pacific Railroad is working to repair a section of track damaged in the #Westexplosion http://bit.ly/11sbv0O

by WacoTrib.com via twitter 4/19/2013 6:53:56 PM
The Waco Herald-Tribune has identified five victims of the disaster. Read their names. here.

by Julie Westfall 4/19/2013 7:38:23 PM
U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Roger Williams spoke at a news conference in West, Texas on Friday. Video by Rudy Gutierrez / El Paso Times

by Jeremy Binckes 4/19/2013 7:42:32 PM
Latest update on #westexplosion: 7 victims identified, including fertilizer company employee http://bit.ly/11MamDP

by WacoTrib.com via twitter 4/19/2013 8:01:59 PM
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be speaking at approximately 6 p.m. ET.

Reports are conflicting but as of now, The Dallas Morning News estimates that 12 people have been confirmed dead. First responders are searching for 11 emergency responders who are missing. They've searched 50 buildings already, while 25 have yet to be cleared. Two hundred people have been injured. Check out Reuters for breaking developments.

by Jeremy Binckes edited by KUHF News 4/19/2013 9:32:40 PM
Rick Perry: West Volunteer Fire Department has been wiped out. Fire Departments from across the state will help. #westexplosion

by Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/19/2013 10:06:30 PM
Rick Perry: "If there's a better way of doing things, we want to hear about it." #westexplosion

by Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/19/2013 10:07:22 PM
Gov. Perry: Aerial damage is "stunning". Thanks all first responders and Texas Task Force 1. #westexplosion

by Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/19/2013 10:08:19 PM
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by WacoTrib.com via twitter 4/19/2013 10:09:52 PM
Gov. Perry: "I'm not going to speak to assumptions" #westexplosion

by Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/19/2013 10:10:05 PM
Press conference underway w/ @GovernorPerry & other state officials in #WestTX. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIPzjuQCMAArNhe.jpg

by Gov. Greg Abbott via twitter 4/19/2013 10:12:41 PM
Gov. Perry: Search and rescue phase is now finished. #westexplosion

by Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/19/2013 10:13:02 PM
Photos | @GovernorPerry Touring Damage in #WestTX: http://governor.state.tx.us/photos/18399/#.UXHex7qtg8Y.twitter

by Gov. Greg Abbott via twitter 4/20/2013 12:24:37 AM