The event starts at the pavilion, 416 6th St. N., with a group photo of 1947 disaster survivors, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial ceremony.

This editorial was originally published in The Galveston Daily News on April 19, 1947. It’s reprinted here to mark the 78th ...

Texas City explosions killed at least 576 people and destroyed at least 1,000 buildings. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to a survivor at the city's ceremony on Saturday.

On the morning of April 16, 1947, the deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history occurred in Texas City when a small fire ...

French cargo ship in Galveston Bay exploded, killing nearly 600. It spawned first big class-action lawsuit against U.S. government.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. On Wednesday, April 16, 1947, one of the deadliest disasters in United ...

The 1947 Texas City explosions killed at least 576 people and destroyed at least 1,000 buildings. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to a survivor at the city's ceremony on Saturday.