Houston’s oldest refinery is shutting. It won’t be the last
The closure of the plant, which dates to 1918, reflects the struggles of a sector that’s declining along with demand for its ...
10 years after Torrance Refinery explosion, pressure for a ban on MHF builds
Elected officials and environmental activists recently gathered to announce new efforts to ban MHF at refineries.
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10 years after Torrance Refinery explosion, pressure for a ban on MHF builds
In 1987, after a decade of safety incidents caused by the refinery, Torrance sued Mobil Oil Corp (which would eventually become ExxonMobil). The city’s complaint against the Torrance Refinery ...
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Joe Cole makes Ethan Nwaneri comparison following glittering display against Leicester City- 'It's like Messi'
Joe Cole was effusive in his praise of Ethan Nwaneri, comparing the 17-year-old to Lionel Messi after his glittering performance in Arsenal's 2-0 win against Leicester City at the King Power ...
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Apple's next Studio Display tipped to arrive in 2026 — and it'll be brighter than ever
Apple is reportedly "ramping up" production on its new Studio Display, with rumors indicating it will boast a Mini-LED upgrade — and it's set to arrive as soon as next year. While no further ...
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UT System names Jim Davis as UT-Austin’s interim president
Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity. Full Story ...
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112 Texas school districts have moved to four-day weeks, affecting more than 121,000 students
We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as ...