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The ‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ comes down 2 weeks after it was set to implode
Read full article: The ‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ comes down 2 weeks after it was set to implodeDALLAS – (CNN) -- The "Leaning Tower of Dallas" is leaning no longer. The 11-story building fell on Monday, a week after demolition crews took a wrecking ball to it. The former Affiliated Computer Services tower core shaft remains standing on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 in Dallas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP) (© 2020 Juan Figueroa / The Dallas Morning News)But before that could happen, people flocked to snap selfies and commemorate the oddity. Then came the wrecking ball.
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2 killed in building explosion that shook Houston, police chief says
Read full article: 2 killed in building explosion that shook Houston, police chief saysHOUSTON – At least two people are confirmed dead following an explosion that shook Houston Friday morning. The explosion occurred around 4:20 a.m. Friday at Watson Valve Services in the 4500 block of South Gessner Road near the Westpark Tollway, Houston officials said. Authorities don’t believe the explosion was intentional though a criminal investigation is underway, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said. A chemical called polypropylene is burning due to the explosion, officials said, but it is not a hazard to air quality. Acevedo said after the explosion, officers went house to house to check on residents.
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Crews working to rebuild after massive fire destroys Marktplatz building in New Braunfels
Read full article: Crews working to rebuild after massive fire destroys Marktplatz building in New BraunfelsNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Crews are working to clean up the Marktplatz building at the Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels less than two months after the structure was destroyed in a massive fire. The building went up in flames Nov. 15, just days after the 59th annual Wurstfest wrapped up. Marktplatz building a ‘total loss’ after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official saysRegular attendees are hopeful the space will be up and running in time for the 60th annual Wurstfest. This year’s celebration, which kicks off Nov. 6, will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of New Braunfels. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.