The Texas City explosion exposed major gaps in chemical safety standards.

On April 16, 1947, a fire aboard the cargo ship SS Grandcamp triggered one of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history at the port of Texas City. The vessel was carrying thousands of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Texas is known nationwide for its grueling hot summers. However, hurricanes and occasional winter weather can have a harsher impact on citizens and infrastructure due to the effects of power outages.