This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Texas City Residents Stand Firm Despite Refineries Threats
In Texas City residents say the hazardous refinery life remains tolerable despite a BP blast that killed 15 and injured at least 100. They recall past disasters, note the BP plant’s 433,000 barrels per day output, and cite affordable housing as a major draw while reaffirming attachment to the Gulf coast town near Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
U.S
Texas
James Froebel
Froebel
Monsanto Chemical
Galveston Bay
Houston
James Curl
Carl
Gulf of Mexico
Houston Association of Realtors
Ben Johnston
2Nd Avenue
Union Carbide