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Business Fire at WoodCo Supply in Wichita Falls
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Nearly 30 fire fighters were on the scene of a business fire in Wichita Falls last Friday night. The fire started at WoodCo Supply on the 500 block of Beverly Drive. There were 12 fire fighting units on the scene. They were fighting the blaze for nearly five hours. Several injuries were reported. Officials haven’t released any information on the cause of the fire yet. No estimated amount of damage has been reported either.
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New Bill May Overhaul Workers’ Compensation in Oklahoma
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A bill to completely change Oklahoma’s current workers’ compensation system just passed through the House. If this bill becomes a law, workers in Oklahoma may face the same challenges as workers who are injured on the job in Texas.
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Texting While Driving Ban Fails Again in Oklahoma House
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A potential bill to ban texting while driving in Oklahoma has been turned down. Democratic Rep. Curtis McDaniel tried to introduce a bill that would create a statewide ban on texting while driving. The bill did pass a House committee, but didn’t come to a vote on the floor. After the first failure, he tried adding it as an amendment to another bill. The second bill failed to pass as well. Scott Inman, House Minority Leader, had strong words for the chamber. He told them they didn’t even “have the guts” to bring the bill to a vote.
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New Information Surfacing on West, Texas Explosion
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Just as the nation was recovering from the shock of the bombing in Boston, a massive explosion claims the lives of at least 14 people in the small town of West, Texas. The blast occurred Wednesday evening, April 17, 2013. The entire community was evacuated. The explosion was said to be felt 50 miles away. Homes, apartments, businesses, a school and even a nursing home were among the structures that were reported to have sustained the greatest amount of damage.
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House Fire in Brownwood
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First responders with the Brownwood Fire Department were on the scene of a house fire, early Friday morning. The fire occurred just after midnight on the 700 block of China Street. It wasn’t long before the house was fully engulfed in flames. Luckily, all of the occupants were able to escape. There is no word yet on the extent of the damage or the cause of the fire. Crews were on the scene from various investigative departments.
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