Thread for West. All good intentions and wishes for our Texas brothers and sisters.

[nolabear]

All I can do is offer my care and support, but I think it's a good idea. My heart aches for them.

[X_Digger]

1. West, not Waco. n/t

[nolabear]

3. Thanks.

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Same

[winter is coming]

4. +1.

[TDale313]

5. My thoughts and well wishes

For all those touched by this horrible event.

[chillfactor]

6. update

Newest reports from Dr. George Smith of West EMS say the explosion that occurred at a West, Texas fertilizer plant has left 60 to 70 people dead and hundreds more injured. The numbers are expected to rise throughout the night.

source: KWKT- TV

[Cha]

7. thanks nolabear

[freshwest]

9. +1

[DURHAM D]

8. I just heard the Congressman from the district on CNN.

He mentioned that they are asking for federal help. I assume he means they will request federal dollars to help rebuild the town.

[Catherine Vincent]

10. I'll do the same

[susanr516]

11. My thoughts are with the people of West

It's a unique little town, the epitome of small town Texas.