Grimes County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents of upcoming test blast at Lignite Silos in Carlos area

Grimes County, Texas – Residents in the Carlos area of Grimes County may hear loud explosions on Thursday, April 25. The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning on behalf of the Gibbons Creek Environmental Redevelopment Group (GCERG) regarding upcoming test blasts at the Lignite Silos. The test blast, scheduled for around 5 p.m., is part of preparations for the demolition of the silos. GCERG plans to conduct four delayed blasts milliseconds apart, utilizing approximately …

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