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Numerous injuries reported in large explosion at Texas fertilizer plant

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DEVELOPING: Emergency crews in Texas are responding to two large explosions at a fertilizer plant in the town of West, near Waco, authorities say.

Gayle Scarbrough, a spokeswoman for the Department of Public Safety in Waco, told television station KWTX that DPS troopers have been transporting the injured to hospitals in their patrol cars. She says six helicopters were also en route.

The blast at West Fertilizer plant, reported shortly before 8 p.m. CT, was confirmed by Waco police dispatch operators. First responders are dealing with numerous injuries and major damage to structures and vehicles, Scarbrough said.

Several buildings, some in residential areas, were reported to be burning, others destroyed, and a nearby nursing home was damaged, according to a report from KWTX.

Initial reports say people are trapped in a nearby nursing home and an apartment building.

A local school football field is being setup as a staging area.

According to scanner traffic, authorities are trying to block drivers from coming into town and evacuations are underway, FOX17 reports.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group to Webcast Conference Call and Slide Presentation on First Quarter 2013 Earn

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group to Webcast Conference Call and Slide Presentation on First Quarter 2013 Earnings

PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYS: DPS) will issue its first quarter 2013 financial results on Wednesday, April 24, before the market opens.

Larry Young, DPS president and CEO, and Marty Ellen, chief financial officer, will discuss the results during an earnings conference call for financial analysts and investors at 10 a.m. CDT that day. The conference call and slide presentation will be accessible live through the DPS website at http://www.drpeppersnapple.com and will be archived for replay for a period of 14 days.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYS: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, Mott’s, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose’s, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn more about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit www.DrPepperSnapple.com. For our latest news and updates, follow us at www.Facebook.com/DrPepperSnapple or www.Twitter.com/DrPepperSnapple.

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Refreshes Its Sponsorship with the Pittsburgh Penguins

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Refreshes Its Sponsorship with the Pittsburgh Penguins

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dr Pepper Snapple Group‘s (NYS: DPS) partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins is as solid as ice. DPS and the celebrated hockey team announced today they are extending their multi-year marketing and sponsorship agreement for an additional seven years, through July 2020.

As the exclusive provider of carbonated soft drinks and other beverages at the CONSOL Energy Center since 2010, DPS gives fans a lot of flavor with more than 30 products to enjoy — such as Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper, 7UP, RC Cola and more — while cheering on the Penguins. The agreement also covers teas, bottled water, energy drinks, juices and juice drinks.

In addition to exclusive vending and pouring rights, DPS will receive certain advertising provisions such as radio broadcast, in-venue signs and an annual playoff promotion. It will also continue its “Cap Trick” program, an under the cap contest where fans can accrue and redeem points with the purchase of select DPS beverages and participate in fun online activities for Penguins tickets and gear.

“Dr Pepper Snapple Group has been a valuable partner right from the first day we opened the CONSOL Energy Center three years ago,” said David Peart, Penguins senior vice president. “We are thrilled to keep these iconic beverages flowing well into the future and bring refreshment and flavor to Penguins fans and attendees at all of the other events at the arena.”

“This extended agreement is a great opportunity to get our brands in front of Pittsburgh Penguins supporters – some of the most passionate hockey fans in the world,” said Nick Geswein, senior vice president and general manager, Northeast business unit, DPS. “We are excited to continue this strong partnership with the team, CONSOL Energy Center and the Pittsburgh community.”

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYS: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, …read more
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Oklahoma Dept. of Public Safety Pilots Inline/Online

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New Online Scheduling System Expected to Improve Wait Time

OKLAHOMA CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Thanks to the new online scheduling system, Inline/Online, visiting one of Oklahoma’s Driver License (DL) offices is about to get easier. Beginning March 26 with the SWOKC Driver License office, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) is piloting this new service along with six additional Oklahoma City and Tulsa Metro locations.

“We realize there is a problem. We were hearing reports of people arriving at our Driver License offices at four in the morning, only to have a long line and a long day, waiting for them.” said DPS Commissioner, Michael C. Thompson. “Inline/Online is the solution.”

Inline/Online is an online scheduling system that gives patrons the opportunity to reserve appointments online and avoid the inconvenience of waiting in line on a first-come-first-serve basis. Drivers choose an appointment type and time based on availability at their desired location, and can anticipate being in-and-out of the Driver License office within an hour of arrival.

The pilot consists of a systematic rollout of seven locations in an attempt for DPS to appropriately assess the needs of each facility. The launch dates and for each location pilot are:

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Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning Brings Fun and Flavor to the Breakfast Table

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Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning Brings Fun and Flavor to the Breakfast Table

Aloha Morning is a good source of Vitamins A, C and E, with 40 percent less sugar than other leading juice drinks

PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hawaiian Punch, favored by moms and kids for generations, has a new offering that will punch up breakfast time and have fans waking up and saying Aloha.

Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning™ is rolling out nationally in three bold citrus flavors, Orange Citrus, Mixed Berry Citrus, and Strawberry Citrus. A good source of Vitamins A, C and E, Aloha Morning has 40 percent less sugar than other leading juice drinks and is a delicious breakfast option for moms to serve in their family morning routines.

“Hawaiian Punch has been a family favorite for more than 60 years, and we are thrilled to bring it to the breakfast table with Aloha Morning,” said Eric Blackwood, director of marketing for Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYS: DPS) . “The bold flavor of Aloha Morning stays true to the Hawaiian Punch brand, while delivering the refreshing morning flavors our fans enjoy.”

Aloha Morning offers a refreshing new alternative to the current selection of breakfast drinks – one that tastes great, contains less sugar, and is a good source of vitamins for kids’ diets.

All flavors of Aloha Morning will be available in one-gallon containers. For those on-the-go mornings, moms can try 10-ounce six-packs in Orange Citrus flavor.

About Hawaiian Punch

Hawaiian Punch is one of many flavorful brands in the beverage portfolio of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYS: DPS) and its subsidiaries. DPS is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, Mott’s, Mr & Mrs …read more
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7UP Named Official Soft Drink of 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup

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7UP Named Official Soft Drink of 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced an agreement with Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYS: DPS) that makes 7UP the Official Soft Drink of the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Through the agreement, 7UP will work with CONCACAF and its commercial agency, Traffic Sports, to develop programs that engage and excite fans leading up to and surrounding the Gold Cup – including consumer promotions, retail merchandising, ticket giveaways, premium offers, in-game advertising, product sampling and inclusion in promotional marketing materials, among other activities. The agreement also includes Clamato, Squirt, Sunkist soda, Peñafiel and other DPS brands.

“7UP is an iconic brand known for providing uplifting refreshment to its consumers, and they are a natural partner for a tournament with a growing, passionate following,” said CONCACAF‘s general secretary, Enrique Sanz. “We are excited to team up with 7UP and DPS to connect with fans in ways they have never been reached and to ultimately enhance their enjoyment of the Gold Cup experience.”

“Soccer is defined by great moments, and 7UP fans love to savor life’s moments, which is why we are pleased to be sponsoring this year’s Gold Cup,” said Olivia Vela, director of multicultural marketing for DPS. “We’re looking forward to working with CONCACAF to develop programs that reward our fans’ passion for the Beautiful Game and for life in general with a truly memorable experience at one of the biggest soccer events on the continent.”

“We are delighted to have DPS back as a sponsor of the Gold Cup. Their participation is a great example of brands with multi-national appeal truly capitalizing on a multi-national tournament,” said Marcelo Radice, director of sponsorship sales & marketing at Traffic Sports. “Their commitment further demonstrates the growing popularity and power of soccer around the region.”

Taking place every two years, the Gold Cup has become the region’s most popular soccer event, routinely drawing capacity crowds and millions of TV viewers across North, Central America and the Caribbean. Featuring the best players from the CONCACAF‘s three sub-regions, the tournament has grown into a 12-nation championship.

Group matches will take place July 7-16 in nine cities across the U.S. Quarterfinal matches, followed by July 20 in Atlanta and July 21 in Baltimore. Semifinal matches will be played July 24 in Arlington, Texas, and the championship is set for historic Soldier Field in Chicago on July 28 (3:30 …read more
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Keep America Beautiful and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Put Sustainability in Action with Recycling Bin G

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Keep America Beautiful in Partnership with Dr Pepper Snapple Group to Offer Grants for Recycling Bins in Parks

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Keep America Beautiful (KAB) and Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) today announced a partnership agreement focusing on increasing recycling in city, regional and state public parks across the country. As part of the one-year collaboration, DPS is donating $300,000 to KAB primarily to fund the placement of recycling bins to provide citizens visiting public parks greater access to recycling systems.

“Keep America Beautiful is excited to collaborate for the first time with Dr Pepper Snapple Group on this Public Park Recycling Grant program,” said Brenda Pulley, senior vice president of recycling programs, Keep America Beautiful. “This program will help build awareness by providing park visitors opportunities to recycle their containers away from home.”

Grant applications will be available online through April 26, 2013. The DPS/KAB Public Park Recycling Grant program is open to governments or organizations that help maintain and/or support public state, regional and city parks. All interested parties can visit irecycleonthego.wordpress.com to apply.

“We are pleased to work with Keep America Beautiful on efforts to make recycling more accessible for park guests,” said Tim Gratto, vice president of sustainability for DPS. “Recycling is a shared responsibility for consumers, companies and communities, and we see this partnership as a meaningful way for DPS to be a part of the solution.”

The KAB partnership is part of DPS‘s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. The company has set specific operational goals to improve efficiency in energy and water use, reduce manufacturing waste and conserve packaging resources by 2015.

About Keep America Beautiful

Keep America Beautiful is the nation’s leading nonprofit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities. With a network of more than 1,200 affiliate and participating organizations including state recycling organizations, we work with millions of volunteers to take action in their communities. Keep America Beautiful offers solutions that create clean, beautiful public places, reduce waste and increase recycling, generate positive impact on local economies and inspire generations of environmental stewards. Through our programs and public-private partnerships, we engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community’s environment. For more information, …read more
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Baswood BioViper™ Wastewater Pretreatment System Begins Operations at Dr Pepper Snapple Group Bottli

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Baswood BioViper™ Wastewater Pretreatment System Begins Operations at Dr Pepper Snapple Group Bottling Plant

Process Wastewater Solution Supports Sustainability, Reduces Cost

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Baswood Corporation, a provider of advanced wastewater treatment systems, today announced the start of full-scale operations of its BioViperTM biological pretreatment system at the Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYS: DPS) Houston bottling plant. Using Baswood‘s patented technologies, the BioViper™ delivers an energy-efficient pretreatment solution that significantly lowers the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) in the bottling plant’s facility’s effluent while supporting DPS‘s environmental sustainability goals.

Baswood BioViper(TM) Wastewater Pretreatment System at the Dr Pepper Snapple Group Houston bottling plant (Photo: Business Wire)

With digestion rates of 75 to 90 percent, the Baswood system provides a reduction in the plant’s organic loading, which allows DPS to minimize its burden on the City of Houston wastewater treatment operations and increases the city’s capacity to treat wastewater from other industrial customers.

The proprietary BioViperTM system requires 40 percent less energy to operate than traditional digestion systems and 25 percent less energy than other emerging technologies. In addition to a smaller carbon footprint, the BioViper™ occupies a small physical footprint, which enabled the pretreatment facility to be built within the existing DPS property boundaries. The modular and scalable system can expand if additional capacity is required for the plant’s bottling operations.

“Baswood’s BioViperTM system reduces both cost and our impact on the environment and public resources,” said Kendall Yorn, senior vice president of manufacturing and engineering for DPS. “Clean water is in everyone’s interest, and this new technology is a major step forward in our commitment to finding sustainable solutions that positively affect our community.”

“All of us at Baswood are proud that our wastewater treatment technology is making a significant contribution not only to DPS‘s sustainability initiatives, but also to its bottom line,” said Michael Walker, CEO of Baswood. “Our system’s modular, efficient solution significantly lowers the cost of wastewater pretreatment, which enables our customers, regardless of their size, to gain a rapid return on their investment.”

The BioViperTM is based on the patented Aerobic/Anaerobic Integrated Media System (AIMS), which maximizes biological treatment efficiency utilizing Baswood’s Dry Cycle Aerobic/Anaerobic Digestion (DCAD) technology. As wastewater passes through distinct treatment zones within the system, sequential …read more
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Texas sheriff arrested on theft, abuse of power charges

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The sheriff of an East Texas county has been arrested in a public corruption investigation involving alleged theft, abuse of power and fraud.

Texas Rangers and the FBI on Thursday arrested Panola County Sheriff Ron Clinton, who took office in January.

Department of Public Safety Trooper Jean Dark says Clinton faces charges of tampering with a government record defraud/harm, abuse of official capacity and theft by a public servant. He’s free on $50,000 bond. Clinton did not immediately return a message for comment Friday.

A statement provided Friday from the sheriff’s department in Carthage says two outside agencies conducted the investigation and to contact Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers are part of DPS, which didn’t immediately return a message Friday.

Carthage is 160 miles southeast of Dallas.

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DPS Makes Notable Cross Below Critical Moving Average

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In trading on Wednesday, shares of Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc (NYSE: DPS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $43.80, changing hands as low as $42.41 per share. Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc shares are currently trading down about 5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DPS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: …read more
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Denver public school closed after bomb threat

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Authorities conducted a full investigation Thursday after a Denver-area public school received a bomb threat, KDVR.com reported.

The threat was made against the Bruce Randolph School late Wednesday and police searched the campus, the report said. The school remained closed to allow for a full investigation.

“Safety is the highest priority at DPS, and we are working closely with the Denver Police Department to take all of the necessary safety precautions to protect the Bruce Randolph campus, students and staff,” the statement read.

The school district did not elaborate on the threat, nor did it give a timetable indicating when the school might reopen.

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Hundreds turn out to search for missing Utah teen

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Police say hundreds of volunteers have turned out to help search for a Utah teen last seen Tuesday night.

Volunteers gathered at a Mormon meeting house to get directions on where to search for Brooklyn Gittins, who was last seen by family members Tuesday night in her bedroom, Fox13Now.com reported.

Investigators found no evidence of a forced entry, and family believe the 13-year-old may have run away. Authorities consider her endangered.

Police say Gittins was wearing a gray t-shirt with a pink U of U logo and black pajama-style pants with a Scottish dog design. Gittins left home without shoes, a coat or her eyeglasses.

“Brooklyn, if you’re listening, please come home. We want you back Brooklyn. We need you to come home. We’re not mad, nothing will happen,” Craig Hiller, Gittens’ grandfather pleaded.

Police say they have contacted her friends, but she has yet to make contact with anyone, Fox13Now.com reported.

“We have the DPS helicopter and canine units canvassing the area. We’ve also had ground searches,” Sheriff Jim Winder told Fox13Now.com

Unified Police Lt. Justin Hoyal said Gittins has run away once before, and there is concern about a cold storm in the forecast.

“We’re concerned with how she was dressed,” Hiller told Fox13Now.com.

Gittens is described as 5-ft tall, 110 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police believe she is not wearing shoes.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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