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Mysterious Rumbling, Flash Of Light Across Waco Area
Rocket testing near McGregor was the source of rumbling and flashes of light in sky late Saturday near Waco. Reporter: By Stephanie FranksEmail Address: stephanie.franks@kwtx.com |
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(November 22, 2008)—Residents across parts of Central Texas from Robinson to Valley Mills reported loud sounds and flashes of light in the sky at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. or SpaceX confirmed that crews were testing a 9-engine rocket called Falcon Nine at the company’s facility in McGregor west of Waco.
McGregor police and firefighters were notified and McGregor residents were reportedly notified ahead of time.
SpaceX reported the test was successful.
The loud roar of the test lasted for several minutes.
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Posted by: KRO
Location: mcgregor
on Dec 2, 2008 at 06:57 AM
Honestly most of you that make bad comments about spacex have no idea what your talking about, maybe you should do a little research before running your mouth. Im very sure that if you have any questions that you can give them a call and they would be very happy to answer them for you. Thanks
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Posted by: mom
Location: mcgregor
on Nov 25, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Whatpeople don't seem to get is that with no warning whats so ever and an airport nearby we honestly thought a plane had wrecked! I have lived in McGregor for many years and am used to rocket testing and all but never ever had we had one like this! Our house shook so bad it felt like it was gonna fall and with a major fire close to the same area not to long ago it made it for an unpleasant evening instead of one that woul dhave been a great history lesson to our children!
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Posted by: former 911 dispatcher
Location: mcgregor
on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:29 AM
to: Concerned Citizen - maybe you should have thorougly read my post - as it said "there are non-emergency lines you can use". If you are only wanting information, call it, its 840-2855 not 911. However, 911 operators have a lot of nonsense and, yes, B.S. calls to deal with such as (what is the phone number to tobacco junction? / what do i do since i just found out someone gave me crabs? / whats going on down the street at so-and-so's house? / dogs are barking too loudly in the daytime, can you send someone to tell the dog to stop) these are just a few things that do not need to tie up 911 lines. it's common sense, not heartless dispatchers. If we were heartless, we wouldnt send anyone, after all, those dispatchers are the ones you hear about in the news that get fired. So, allow me to re-iterate, please dont tie up 911 for info requests because if someone is TRULY in an emergent situation, i'd like them to get help after all, it may be YOU needing it.
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