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Not Waco, West.
True, though it's close enough to Waco to use it as a reference.
Sorry to be "that guy" but why is this on HN? The last few days I see HN get more CNNish.
I wonder if it mimics the demographics of radio stations. The station has a targeted range and you as a listener travel through that range as you age/change. First, liking it, then finding it passe and repetitive. Those who are growing out of Reddit, and others, move to where their older peers are/were, bringing with them their ways. Like when new hires still act like college seniors, college freshmen still act like high school seniors, and high school freshmen still act like junior high kids.
No, I completely agree. While this is incredibly interesting -- the video a few comments down is absolutely crazy -- this is not a Hacker News article.

I'm sure this is due to Boston. Seeing another "explosion" headline is likely to peak interest (at least it did with mine). But again, doesn't really fit in with what a Hacker News article should be.

Google doc of homes and rooms available for victims of West, TX explosion: https://docs.google.com/a/willroman.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=...

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OFFICIAL HOTLINE: 254-202-1100 is the official resource phone number at Hillcrest Scott & White in Waco. Please keep this line free unless you have loved ones in West, TX.

BLOOD DONORS TOMORROW: Hillcrest Scott & White in need of blood donors, but is asking that people wait until 9am Thursday due to currently being overwhelmed. Also the Carter Blood Care Center in Waco will be open & accepting blood donations starting at 9am Thursday as well.

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Here is a list of locations open for shelter for the victims of the West explosion:

Texas State Technical State College in Waco Blair's Cove Apartment in Waco Gholson ISD Gholson Baptist Church Latham Springs Inn Aquilla ISD Alliance Auto Auction on I-35 Sykora Family Ford in West Abbot Community Center La Vega Veterinary Clinic - taking in small animals for the night

Pharmacy at the HEB on Woodway is open and the Home Depot in Bellmead has reopened tonight for anyone needing to buy supplies.