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February 9, 2010
Authorities aren't saying yet whether the fires are part of the string of several arsons plaguing Tyler and surrounding areas. But don't be surprised if they're connected -- these last two blazes broke out within 45 minutes of each other, just a few miles apart. The first was reported about 8:45 p.m. at Dover Baptist Church (right). The second was reported about 9:20 p.m. at Clear Spring Missionary Baptist Church. Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it was activating a national response team after Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point was torched. Tips? Send me an e-mail. ![]() ![]() The entry "Who's torching East Texas churches? And why? " is tagged: arson , ATF , Bureau of Alcohol , church fires , churches , Clear Spring Missionary Baptist Church , Dover Baptist Church , East Texas , Firearms and Explosives , Russell Memorial United Methodist Church , Tobacco , Tyler
The latest: Federal regulators suspect Southwest Airlines, for several years, flew dozens of jets whose fuselage repairs didn't follow approved procedures. Previously: I'll stop for now. If you need more scary stories right away, go to dallasnews.com and type these terms into the search box: Dave Michaels (investigative reporter in our Washington bureau) and Southwest Airlines. Southwest says safety is its top priority. ![]() ![]() The entry "Hot Links: New safety probe of Southwest Airlines " is tagged: cracks , Dave Michaels , FAA , Federal Aviation Administration , fuselage , maintenance , regulators , repairs , safety , Southwest Airlines |