A chemical plant experienced a power outage, resulting in a large flare and smoke. Following the incident, the company is taking steps to assess the situation.
A representative of the company stated that air monitoring is being conducted. This effort is focused on the site and surrounding areas.
The goal of this monitoring is to protect people, the community, and the environment. For more information, details are available from the source.
government
Galveston County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve an agreement that would give the county administrative control of the Galveston County Health District. The County Judge and commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the shared-services agreement during Monday morning’s...
Local
A black plume of smoke is visible in southeast Houston as a plant experiences flaring following a power outage, officials say.
News
President Donald Trump has announced has nominated U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to become the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia....
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schools
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