Collier Materials’ three applications were the first filed for dredging in the lake. The multi-phased mining operation is expected to last for years and will involve the construction of aggregate mining infrastructure to process dredging materials on the Kingsland shoreline, according to the applications.Īll applications are rated Tier III for commercial operations in the LCRA’s Highland Lakes Dredge and Fill Ordinance, which went into effect on Jan. to dredge in Lake LBJ “administratively complete.” The LCRA is now seeking public comments on the proposals. The Associated Press also contributed to this report.The Lower Colorado River Authority has deemed one of four permit applications from Collier Materials Inc. "And definitely in a community our size, there will be some kind of ceremony” to recognize the victims," she said.Ĭomanche is located 83 miles southeast from Abilene. "We’re still in shock," said Christine Perkins, executive director of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce. "I can’t even begin to express my heartfelt sympathy to the families of the deceased and injured."Ĭlifton said the men injured in the incident “have a very endearing spirit,” and he expects Comanche residents to grieve and be sad, “but because of the spirit they always displayed, we will bounce back.” "Our hearts go out to the families of these folks, and it’s going to be tough to overcome," Clifton said. She declined to release any additional information, citing the ongoing investigation into the explosion.Ĭomanche Mayor Ronnie Clifton said the fatal blast "is a great loss." The State Fire Marshal’s Office has a permit on file that authorized Friday’s pyrotechnics, said spokeswoman Rachel Moreno. The event is funded by tens of thousands of donated dollars and is co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Comanche Kiwanis Club, officials said. Nettleton said it’s the first incident like this in the event’s 24-year history. "For this event to take place as it has is pretty devastating to our entire community," Nettleton said. He said it is shocking for the community to go from anticipating its "great celebration" to mourning so quickly. Nettleton said most Fourth of Julys, the town temporarily quadruples its size of 4,259. The event - which was canceled immediately after the explosion - is Comanche’s largest and attracts visitors from up to 100 miles away. He said it could be days or weeks before they release a report. Nettleton said it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the explosion, but state fire marshals were investigating. Nettleton said other people were there helping, but they weren’t injured by the blast. Eddie Parker, Rex Plumlee and one other man were rushed to Comanche County Medical Center, Nettleton said, adding that Parker and the other man have been released and Plumlee’s release hadn’t been confirmed. "These people are great people."įire crews put out the flames in minutes, said Nettleton, who could only release the names of two of the injured men. "Our hearts are in mourning," said Comanche VFD Lt. Russell Reynolds, a 51-year-old Comanche chiropractor since 1986, died. at the Comanche High School softball field in preparation for Friday night’s Family on the Fourth Musical Celebration & Fireworks when the explosion was seen and felt in the nearby area. The men were unloading the fireworks from a trailer just before 9 a.m. One man was killed and three others injured Thursday morning when fireworks to be used for the Comanche, Texas annual Independence Day celebration exploded.
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