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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2013
Page
1
Jelene Yznaga, a veteran Baytown police, fire and 911 dispatcher with 17 years on the job, describes the roller coaster of duties and emotions in the city’s communications division. She emphasizes the excitement and constant changes, along with the stress and emotional toll of the work.
Crews frantically search for survivors and recover bodies after a blast at a Baytown fertilizer plant. The incident echoes tragedy in West Texas and raises questions about safety in chemical processing zones. Authorities investigate the blast site and coordinate with emergency responders.
Rescuers searched the Texas farm town of West for survivors after a massive fertilizer plant explosion that leveled homes and an apartment complex. Early fatality counts varied, with authorities later scaling estimates. more than 160 people were wounded as the blast, heard miles away, devastated the community near Waco.
Area chambers discussed a proposal to create the Lone Star Coastal Recreation Area spanning Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria and Matagorda Counties. The plan aims to boost nature based tourism, conserve land to curb storm surge risk, and operate via a public private partnership with National Parks Service support.
The event opens with ceremonies at 9 30 a m and competition at 10 a m. Track events cover sprints distances relays wheelchair races and walking events while field events include long and high jumps shot put and throws. Coordinator Kylie Wilson aims for participants to feel joy and be cheered on by all.
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