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West Explosion

West dedicates memorial to 15 killed in 2013 fertilizer plant explosion

West dedicates memorial to 15 killed in 2013 fertilizer plant explosion

Apr 13, 2019

The vivid memories of April 17, 2013, have not faded for Joe Pustejovsky.

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West plans ceremony to dedicate Fallen Heroes Memorial 6 years after explosion

West plans ceremony to dedicate Fallen Heroes Memorial 6 years after explosion

Apr 10, 2019

Health district launches study on fertilizer plant explosion's effects on West residents

Health district launches study on fertilizer plant explosion's effects on West residents

Apr 3, 2019

Construction crews hit gas line in West; leak capped

Construction crews hit gas line in West; leak capped

Feb 7, 2019

Local emergency management coordinator to leave for job at MCC

Local emergency management coordinator to leave for job at MCC

Jan 17, 2019

EPA scaling back safety rules set after West explosion

EPA scaling back safety rules set after West explosion

May 22, 2018

West JP Pareya dealt with Branch Davidian, fertilizer plant tragedies

West JP Pareya dealt with Branch Davidian, fertilizer plant tragedies

Apr 18, 2018

West marks turning point in recovery efforts on 5th anniversary of explosion

West marks turning point in recovery efforts on 5th anniversary of explosion

Apr 17, 2018

Five years after blast, West is rebuilt but emotional tripwires remain

Five years after blast, West is rebuilt but emotional tripwires remain

Apr 16, 2018

West economy improving following devastating blast

West economy improving following devastating blast

Apr 16, 2018

West ISD a driver of recovery 5 years after deadly fertilizer plant explosion

West ISD a driver of recovery 5 years after deadly fertilizer plant explosion

Apr 14, 2018

West ISD calls for $20 million bond for new elementary school

West ISD calls for $20 million bond for new elementary school

Mar 24, 2018

City of West receives $10.4 million in lawsuit settlement

City of West receives $10.4 million in lawsuit settlement

Jan 24, 2018

West explosion trial postponed after settlements reached

West explosion trial postponed after settlements reached

Jan 12, 2018

West explosion trial postponed as settlement talks continue

West explosion trial postponed as settlement talks continue

Aug 19, 2017

Former OSHA official questions ATF findings in West blast

Former OSHA official questions ATF findings in West blast

Aug 1, 2017

West-related EPA rules delayed on chemical facilities

West-related EPA rules delayed on chemical facilities

Jun 15, 2017

West breaks ground on 'Fallen Heroes' explosion memorial

West breaks ground on 'Fallen Heroes' explosion memorial

Jun 5, 2017

Law firm gives $1 million to West ISD for extracurricular programs

Law firm gives $1 million to West ISD for extracurricular programs

May 10, 2017

Settlements in West explosion case cancel upcoming trial

Settlements in West explosion case cancel upcoming trial

Mar 28, 2017

Families settle lawsuits in West explosion

Families settle lawsuits in West explosion

Feb 17, 2017

West celebrates another step on the way to recovery

West celebrates another step on the way to recovery

Dec 2, 2016

Trial delayed in dispute over West school insurance

Trial delayed in dispute over West school insurance

Oct 28, 2016

Judge denies motion to dismiss West ISD lawsuit

Judge denies motion to dismiss West ISD lawsuit

Oct 24, 2016

Adair Grain officials must provide phone records in West explosion suit

Adair Grain officials must provide phone records in West explosion suit

Sep 22, 2016

West seniors look to future as they start new year with new facilities

West seniors look to future as they start new year with new facilities

Aug 24, 2016

Teachers move into new campus 3 years after deadly West explosion

Teachers move into new campus 3 years after deadly West explosion

Aug 8, 2016

West’s financial outlook boosted as council approves vote on economic development fund

West’s financial outlook boosted as council approves vote on economic development fund

Aug 4, 2016

Mavs Foundation dedicates basketball court at Parker’s Park in West

Mavs Foundation dedicates basketball court at Parker’s Park in West

Jul 23, 2016

Judge postpones West explosion trial after ATF announcement

Judge postpones West explosion trial after ATF announcement

Jun 3, 2016

West explosion investigators say someone started fire

West explosion investigators say someone started fire

May 11, 2016

How we prevent another West ammonium nitrate explosion: Q&A with U.S. Chemical Safety Board

How we prevent another West ammonium nitrate explosion: Q&A with U.S. Chemical Safety Board

Apr 17, 2016

West recovery strong three years after devastating blast

West recovery strong three years after devastating blast

Apr 16, 2016

Judge denies request to move West explosion trial

Judge denies request to move West explosion trial

Mar 1, 2016

Parker’s Park in West to be completed by June

Parker’s Park in West to be completed by June

Feb 8, 2016

CSB outlines failures that allowed West Fertilizer explosion, highlights lessons learned

CSB outlines failures that allowed West Fertilizer explosion, highlights lessons learned

Jan 28, 2016

Second trial in West explosion case canceled after settlements

Second trial in West explosion case canceled after settlements

Jan 28, 2016

Report: Public still not safe from West-style industrial blasts

Report: Public still not safe from West-style industrial blasts

Jan 26, 2016

Parker’s Park honoring West explosion victims could have restrooms by summer

Parker’s Park honoring West explosion victims could have restrooms by summer

Jan 5, 2016

West fire station installs memorial for 2013 blast victims

West fire station installs memorial for 2013 blast victims

Jan 4, 2016

Adair Grain considered as plaintiff in upcoming West explosion trials

Dec 9, 2015

Governor, Czech ambassador on hand for opening of rebuilt Sokol West Gymnasium

Governor, Czech ambassador on hand for opening of rebuilt Sokol West Gymnasium

Nov 20, 2015

Judge approves settlements in West explosion cases

Judge approves settlements in West explosion cases

Nov 18, 2015

2nd trial slated in West Fertilizer explosion cases

2nd trial slated in West Fertilizer explosion cases

Oct 23, 2015

1st West explosion trial gets settled

1st West explosion trial gets settled

Oct 11, 2015

Jury selection to begin Monday in 1st West explosion trial

Jury selection to begin Monday in 1st West explosion trial

Oct 9, 2015

Judge again denies defense request to postpone West explosion trial

Judge again denies defense request to postpone West explosion trial

Sep 25, 2015

New VA requirement prevents West senior from returning home

New VA requirement prevents West senior from returning home

Sep 1, 2015

Judge denies motions to dismiss West explosion cases

Judge denies motions to dismiss West explosion cases

Aug 24, 2015

Judge denies stay in West explosion case, trial set for fall

Judge denies stay in West explosion case, trial set for fall

Aug 13, 2015

Defense requests to postpone 1st West explosion trial

Defense requests to postpone 1st West explosion trial

Aug 12, 2015

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