A favorite is Schlotzky's Deli, closely followed by Burger King, Sonic and occasionally very good deli from the local Kroger grocer - who by the way, has cakes to die for!! Wing Stop makes great fries with a seasoning that has a slight sweet undertone. It sounds weird but trust me - delicious!! This is just the lil tip of the iceberg; discussing all the good food here should be saved for a new chapter, all by itself. Soon!!
Before we came here I tried to get some idea online of our new location, and was frustrated by not finding much that was relevant, especially photo's. So hopefully, as you get an idea of where I live and what it looks like, so will prospective residents of this historical city. We will share the yesterdays and today's over a few posts. First, some history.
Texas City is a survivor. It has survived man-made and natural disasters, but the scars of one of the most horrific industrial accidents are still visible to me as I drive through the neighborhoods bordering the refineries.
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| Storage tanks burn in Texas City, Texas, a few hours after the cargo ship Grandcamp exploded.
Photo: Corbis |
In 1947, two ships exploded in the harbor, killing about 600 people and injuring 3,500 more. More than 1,500 homes were destroyed. Twelve waterfront blocks were flattened, 20 inland. Two planes were blown out of the sky by shrapnel. It remains the worst industrial disaster in the USA. Five major hurricanes, two depressions and involvement in two world wars later, the city is still standing, rebuilt and ready for the future. I will admit that this history made me a little nervous at first, but I have grown to love Texas City, and can easily see us settling down here.
Next: Texas City Today
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