NBC news DFW says there will be a press conference, 6am central by the authorities in West, Tx

[MrsBrady]

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Explosion-Rocks-Fertilizer-Plant-During-Fire-203508011.html

[Bolo Boffin]

1. I finally remembered why West, Texas was so familiar to me.

It's a must-stop for the best kolaches in Texas when travelling between DFW and Austin. The Little Czech Bakery.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/09/kolaches-in-west-texas.html

And now the town is mortally wounded with no telling how many deaths. Very sad.

[Skittles]

2. CORRECT

they are AWESOME

[TexasTowelie]

3. +1

I'm another Texan who has been there.

[TxDemChem]

4. Me too. Always stop there on my way to Laredo

I can't believe images on channel 11 news. It's horrible.

[sonias]

5. Another sad day

My prayers are with the community of West. Lets keep this thread kicked with any opportunities to help them. There are always blood drives and things like that we in Texas can help our neighbors with.

[sonias]

6. How to Help West, TX After Massive Fertilizer Plant Explosion

NBCDFW 5 News 4/18/13
How to Help West, TX After Massive Fertilizer Plant Explosion

Here are some ways you can help the victims of the massive fertilizer plant explosion in West, TX.

A Google document for temporary housing for victims of the explosion has also been created. Those who wish to offer housing can do so by filling out this form.

The Home Depot in Bellmead reopened Wednesday night for anyone needing to buy supplies.

Point West Bank was taking donations for the victims. Donations can be dropped off or sent to 200 West Oak St., West, TX 76691

[sonias]

7. Blood center: Donors needed after West explosion

AAS 4/18/13

Blood center: Donors needed after West explosion

WACO, Texas — A blood center that serves Central Texas hospitals says donors are greatly needed due to the massive plant explosion that has injured more than 160 people.

Carter BloodCare said in a statement Thursday that it is sending blood to hospitals treating patients from the explosion in West, near Waco. It says blood "will be in great demand over the next two weeks" as officials work to replenish supplies used after Wednesday's incident.

(snip)

A list of places to give blood is located at http://www.carterbloodcare.org.

[blogslut]

8. From the TDP & Red Cross

The Red Cross has released information about an emergency hotline set up for people needing info on loved ones in West: 254-202-1100. Tomorrow more information will be released about what forms of donations are most needed. In times like these Texas comes together to support our brothers and sisters.

https://www.facebook.com/TexasDemocraticParty/posts/10151561264759802

[TexasTowelie]

9. K&R.

And not to make political hay, but incidents like this tragedy provide an example of why everyone needs to be covered by universal healthcare.