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Possible Gas Explosion at Sandman Hotel in Downtown Fort Worth - WFAA
Breaking coverage from an explosion this afternoon. Multiple injuries reported.
ETA: Additional coverage from the CBS affiliate indicates 11 people injured--one person in critical condition while two others are in serious condition.
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I still have a Texas accent even after living in Virginia for over 20 years. 
their tendency to take a one syllable word and stretch it out 
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