A boiler malfunction at an ExxonMobil refinery led to a significant release of air pollution. The company reported that more than 54,000 pounds of unauthorized pollution were released. The incident was described in an initial report filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
According to ExxonMobil, the boiler malfunction was the cause of the pollution release. Further details about the incident can be found in the initial report filed with the TCEQ.
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Bruce Davis, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago, has died while incarcerated.
News
The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace.
government
According to the agenda, the Fort Bend ISD board will discuss adopting a tax rate of 99 cents per $100 of property valuation.
government
Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a $6.7 million contract renewal that would keep meal delivery and transportation services running for thousands of seniors across the greater Houston area through September 2027. If the ordinance passes, nine local organizations wi...
schools
According to information provided by Kristyn Cathey, Alief Independent School District Chief of Communications, Alief Independent School District’s new Young Women’s Leadership School is giving middle school students a new place to learn, lead and grow together. The school opened...
business
Here's everything you need to know about the Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale.
Local
Although a slightly later start, we’ll still see some action off of the StormTracker Live radar. You can see what’s popping across the area right now. Monday’s Rain Timeline: Rain will try to move inland through the afternoon, but most of the rain will fall apart as it approaches...
safety
The Amazon cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway by about 1,300 feet while landing at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6.
News
Mexico has deployed 800 soldiers and anti-drone equipment at the U.S.-Mexico border to curb the use of commercial drones by cartels.
safety
The officer used his personal phone to access the Flock camera system and then provided the location of a vehicle to his cousin.
News
Diesel fuel prices have hit a record high in Texas as the cost-per-gallon approaches $6.
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Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and "Ice Princess," died on Aug. 16.
