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Texas City, city (1990 pop. 40,822), Galveston co., S Tex., on Galveston Bay, opposite the city of Galveston Galveston (găl`vəstən), city (1990 pop. 59,070), seat of Galveston co., on Galveston Island, SE Tex.; inc. 1839. ..... Click the link for more information. ; inc. 1911. It is a railroad terminus and an industrial city and port with huge oil refineries, chemical plants, a large copper smelter, and factories making plastics and pipes. In Apr., 1947, a nitrate-laden ship exploded, causing a series of blasts and fires in the city; over 500 people were killed. Hurricanes in 1900, 1915, 1943, and 1961 also caused severe damage. College of the Mainland is in Texas City. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Texas City plant was hit by a storm on May 8, resulting in significant damage to critical equipment. David Simmons, from superintendent, Texas City, Texas, to superintendent, Tyler, Texas That report was prompted by the March 23, 2005 explosion at BP's Texas City explosion, which killed 15 workers and injured more than 170. |
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