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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Cleanup continues in downtown Waxahachie after freight train derailment involving ethanol tankers
A freight train derailment in Waxahachie is continuing to disrupt activity in part of the city's downtown. Train derails late Monday CBS News Texas A Union Pacific freight train with 110 cars derailed around 11:30 p.m. Monday, shutting down roads from Peters Street to Gibson Street, according to the city of Waxahachie. No injuries were reported. It's not clear why 16 cars came off the tracks, with 14 of those overturning on their sides. "We've had some smaller derailments that are usually just one or two cars and that can be quickly cleaned up and taken care of, but nothing to this extent," said Waxahachie City Manager Michael Scott. Tankers carried ethanol According to Scott, several of the overturned tankers were carrying ethanol, a highly flammable liquid. Hazardous materials specialists were on scene Tuesday. "As much as there's ethanol in these tankers, there's been no leaks detected," Scott said. "And so it's a safe scene." Even though there is no current threat to public safety, the city urges caution for anyone traveling near the impacted area. Businesses affected by closures Several of the businesses closest to the site will likely be closed until the cleanup is done. "It's a good thing that did happen late at night instead of during the day because it's pretty busy in downtown Waxahachie," said Tracey Richardson, the owner of Tru Love Salon in downtown Waxahachie. The salon isn't far from where the incident happened, but the biggest impact Richardson has seen is the traffic. There are multiple road closures surrounding the tracks. "Backed-up clients are running a little behind, and we're all trying to just work with them on that," she said. "Everything's about a 15-minute delay because they're all getting stuck at the traffic." Community seeks answers As other surrounding businesses wait for all the damage to be cleaned up, they wait for answers, too. "I've never seen anything like this," said Ivan Diaz de Leon, who owns Ellis County Epoxy. "Was it a railroad issue? Was it a weather issue? It's just, it's weird. Never seen this before." Union Pacific doesn't have an estimate as to when the cleanup will be done. When the derailed train cars are all removed, the roads will need to be assessed to ensure they are safe to drive on. Cleanup could take days The entire process could take days. In the meantime, the city is encouraging people to steer clear of the area to allow crews to work quickly and safely.
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Train derailment causes several road closures in Waxahachie
A freight train derailment in Waxahachie is impacting parts of the city's downtown area Tuesday morning. Overnight, a Union Pacific freight train derailed, leaving parts of the downtown area shut down. The derailment is affecting the area that stretches from Peters Street to Gibson Street, according to the City of Waxahachie. "Law enforcement, Fire-Rescue, and other city crews are on-site right now working to secure the area so that Union Pacific can begin clearing the derailed train cars," the city posted on social media. Drivers are urged to steer clear of the area as the cleanup continues. Officials said the cleanup is expected to take several hours. No injuries were reported from the incident. There is no current threat to public safety, but the city urges caution for anyone traveling near the impacted area.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas lands commitment from four-star Waxahachie WR Kohen Brown
Texas lands commitment from four-star Waxahachie WR Kohen Brown Texas is having quite the weekend on the recruiting trial. They landed four-star defensive lineman Dylan Berymon late Saturday night. On Sunday, they landed another four-star prospect on wide receiver Kohen Brown out of Waxahachie, Texas. Brown is the 11th commitment for the Longhorns for their 2026 class. After having the top-ranked in , Texas has some work to do to hit that level in 2026. That class is currently ranked 20th overall. The 6-foot, 190-pounder is the No. 244 recruit nationally and the No. 32 wide receiver according to Rivals. They also have deemed him the No. E4 prospect in the state of Texas. Brown had a breakout campaign in 2024. He registered 1,084 yards on 54 receptions and scored 11 touchdowns. Brown gained 138 yards rushing as well and put up two more scores. The Longhorns are adding speed at the receiver position with tbe addition of Brown. We're not talking regular speed either, but track speed. He ran a 10.69 in the 100-meter dash as a junior per MileSplit. Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on X (Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes and opinions. You can also follow Matthew on X @StarConscience
