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Granbury, Tx. tornadoes – 6 dead, death toll could rise

Liz Harrison (twitter: @GoldwaterGal) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:30:51 +0000

Six are confirmed dead after severe storms and multiple tornadoes hit North Texas in the evening yesterday. Hardest hit was Granbury, Tx., where a sub-division of Habitat for Humanity homes were in the path of what from early reports, appears to have been EF-4 strength twister. There are still some people unaccounted for, and officials have stated it is possible that the death toll from this storm will rise.

Another tornado hit the city of Ennis, in Ellis County and Steve Howerton, the city manager and emergency management coordinator, released the following map showing the path of that tornado.

Ennis Tornado

Individuals with family or friends in the area are encouraged to use the following emergency contacts offered by DallasNews.com:

A phone bank was established for those looking for friends and family members in Hood County. Call (682) 498-8010. Alternatively, you can list yourself as “Safe & Well” or search for others that have listed themselves at the Safe & Well website operated by the American Red Cross.

Those who believe they may have a family member or friend at Lake Granbury Medical Center are being asked to call 817-579-2888.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has launched a Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 to provide immediate crisis counseling to people affected by the violent storms across northern Texas.

Contact the Granbury Animal Clinic at (817) 573-5553 to see if a lost pet has been recovered.

New developments will be added as needed.

George W. Bush Speech at Presidential Library Dedication

Liz Harrison (twitter: @GoldwaterGal) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:41:47 +0000

George W. Bush was joined by all four living Presidents of the United States, for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX. The last time all five men had met was in 2009, shortly before President Obama’s inauguration. Following is George W. Bush’s dedication speech video, and transcript:

George W. Bush: I’m retired from politics – happily so, I might add, but not from public service. We’ll use our influence to help more children start life with a quality education, to help more Americans find jobs and economic opportunity. To help more countries overcome poverty, and disease. To help more people in every part of the world live in freedom. We’ll work to empower women around the world to transform their countries. Stand behind the courageous men and women, who have stepped forward to wear the uniform of the United States, to defend our flag, and our freedoms here at home. Ultimately the success of a nation depends on the character of its citizens. Mr. President, I had the privilege to see that character up close. I saw it in the first responders who charged up the stairs, into the flames, to save people’s lives from burning towers. I saw it in a Virginia Tech professor who barricaded his classroom door with his body, until his students escaped to safety. I saw it in the people of New Orleans, who made homemade boats to rescue their neighbors from the floods. I saw it in our service members, who laid down their lives to keep our nation safe, and to make other nations free. Franklin D. Roosevelt once described the dedication of a library as an act of faith. I dedicate this library with an unshakeable faith in the future of our country. It was the honor of a lifetime to lead a country as brave and as noble as the United States. Whatever challenges come before us, I will always believe our nation’s best days lie ahead.

3.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Dallas

TJ Thompson — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 05:43:37 +0000

Dallas, Texas

Sept. 30th 2012 — At 12:05 a.m. EDT (11:05 p.m. local time) a 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas.

According to coordinates provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was 10.5 miles Northeast of the $1.3 Billion Cowboys Stadium – which is the largest domed stadium in the world and home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL football franchise.

The USGS provides the following information about the quake:

Magnitude	3.4
Date-Time	Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 04:05:01 UTC Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 11:05:01 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location	32.847°N, 96.956°W
Depth	5 km (3.1 miles)
Region	NORTHERN TEXAS
Distances	4 km (2 miles) NNW of Irving, Texas 10 km (6 miles) SW of Farmers Branch, Texas 11 km (6 miles) E of Euless, Texas 12 km (7 miles) NNE of Grand Prairie, Texas
Location Uncertainty	horizontal +/- 11.7 km (7.3 miles); depth +/- 3.1 km (1.9 miles)
Parameters	NST= 28, Nph= 41, Dmin=105.8 km, Rmss=1.1 sec, Gp= 58°, M-type=”Nuttli” surface wave magnitude (mbLg), Version=6
Source	Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID	usc000cyc1

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Texas- Possible Bomb In Car

Allenah — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:32:19 +0000

It is being reported that there is a possible bomb in a car on the side of the road East of Dallas, Texas at Highway 80 and State Hwy 205.

We will keep you updated as more information comes in.

Flow Control Would Hit Dallas Businesses With $19 Million in Higher Costs

Jeremy Griffith — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:19:41 +0000

Businesses Would Pay $3 for Every $1 Generated for City

DALLAS, Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Businesses throughout Dallas should be prepared to fork over an additional $19 million a year if the City of Dallas flow control program is ever put into effect. The figure comes from the National Solid Wastes Management Association whose members collect and dispose of 77% of the commercial waste in the city.

“Flow control will impact every city council district,” said Tom Brown, Texas NSWMA president. ”While flow control would certainly have a negative impact on District 8 it will make the entire city less competitive because it will cost more to do business throughout Dallas.”

Flow control will net only $6,594,000 per year in income to the city at a cost of $19,500,000 to area businesses. It will cost businesses almost $3 for each $1 the city receives from flow control.

Businesses in Southern Dallas are closer to the McCommas Bluff landfill but currently have access to less expensive alternatives. Disposal cost for wastes generated in Southern Dallas wouldincrease by 29.4% under flow control.

Costs for our 16,800 Dallas customers will increase by 20% due to higher disposal fees, transportation, labor and capital costs.

Flow control will reduce competition from smaller waste haulers who will not be able to afford the high cost of adding additional trucks and other equipment needed because of the inefficiencies imposed by flow control.

“The additional costs of flow control for a local minority owned waste hauler are dramatic,” said Brown. ”The company would have to invest more than $1.2 million in new equipment and would see the cost of running a typical route increase by $50,000 a year.”

The McCommas Bluff landfill has been described as a vault holding valuable materials that can be mined for later use in waste to energy or recycling projects. Landfill mining involves any number of complex issues including costs, environmental impact and demand for recyclables. Flow control will immediately increase costs to Dallas businesses. Landfill mining, if it ever becomes economically feasible, is decades away from implementation.

Dallas can move forward now, without flow control, on a wide variety of green initiatives at McCommas Bluff that will generate economic activity in Southern Dallas.