Texas City News Archives

BP has been hit by a record fine after the US government accused the oil giant of failing to address life-threatening safety issues at its Texas City refinery.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will announce the largest fine in its history on Friday, $87 million in penalties against the oil giant BP for failing to correct safety problems identified after a 2005 explosion that killed 15 workers at its Texas City, Tex.

Several hundred area residents basked in sunlight and sound waves Saturday during the third annual Texas City Music Fest by the Bay.

Monday afternoon Texas City Police received a 911 call of shots being fired at #19 20th Street South at the Freshour Gun Shop.

The jury deliberating the case of a man accused in a torture slaying went home Monday without reaching a verdict.

Business owners along Gulf Freeway could lose driveways, parking lots and green space if the state moves forward with plans to widen Interstate 45 between Texas City and League City, Texas Department of Transportation officials said.

A Hurricane Ike-damaged dike in Texas City could reopen next Fall after repairs are completed.

City commissioners last week approved a $700,000 engineering contract that is the first step to rebuilding the Texas City Dike, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ike.

The city of Texas City unveiled a bust of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Texas City native Charles Brown on Thursday.

A self-admitted prostitute from Maryland testified Tuesday about the final moments in the life of a man who was beaten, choked and drowned in her hotel room after he failed to pay her for sex.

Vandals attacked the new Texas City Police Department substation in West Texas City early Wednesday morning.

Two haunted houses, pet and owner costume contests, candy, games, prizes and pet pictures are slated for the Whiskerville Haunted House fundraiser Thursday and Friday in La Marque.

On October 14th Texas City Police Officers were dispatched to 4105 IH-45 to investigate an assault.

About 20 Galveston County residents are facing evictions because the Galveston Housing Authority failed to pay their October rent.

Prosecutors will attempt to convict a man charged with murder based on witness testimony and security video, a defense attorney said Friday.

An oil refinery blow off stack is seen, September 16, 2008 in Texas City, Texas.

Friends of a Texas City native who was killed in a San Antonio shooting will have a fundraiser today for a college scholarship fund.

Nearly $5 million in federal funds will help pay for repairs to a Hurricane Ike-damaged dike in Texas City.

There is no criminal responsibility for three La Marque officers involved in the arrest of a man who died in May after being shocked with a Taser, a Galveston County grand jury decided on Wednesday.

A murder trial involving a man found hogtied and floating in Galveston Bay could begin Monday without DNA evidence, officials said.

A task force aimed at curbing street-level crime is making neighborhoods safer, Texas City Police Chief Robert Burby said.

Nine men made the cut for formal interviews to be the next chief of police, City Manager Eric Gage said.

Midland Vision 20/20 Holds Public Forums for Tall City Residents 10/6/09 Elias Hernandez CBS 7 News October 6, 2009 Midland, Texas - City leaders in Midland have big plans for the next decade and they're looking to the public for a "seal of approval." Tonight, dozens of people gathered for one of three public forums hosted by Midland Vision 20/20.

A Dickinson teen who was hit by a car as she was running away from Child Protective Services workers Wednesday night remained in critical condition at John Sealy Hospital on Thursday, officials said.

Mike Cooper said he never questioned missing it. Roy Birkelbach signed up months in advance to get in for his first year.

While the levee system that rings Texas City and La Marque held during Hurricane Ike, the storm surge came within inches of topping the 17-mile-long flood wall.

Anyone who hasn't seen Shane Sobnosky, is really missing out. After watching the senior defensive end rip Texas City's O-line to shreds, I am officially joining the fan club.

City officials expected to hear from the Federal Emergency Management Agency last week to get the go ahead to begin reconstruction of the Hurricane Ike-ravaged Texas City Dike.

Two Galveston police officers rescued a pelican that was hobbling up the causeway on Thursday night, dragging a broken wing.

Two police officers were recovering from injuries sustained early Thursday when one was struck by the open door of a truck, which then rammed into the other's patrol car, according to police reports.

Two police officers were recovering from injuries sustained early Thursday when one was struck by the open door of a truck, which then rammed into the other's patrol car, according to police reports.