On Monday afternoon, an explosion at Valero’s crude oil refinery in Port Arthur sent a large plume of smoke into the air. This prompted officials to quickly issue a shelter-in-place order for the west side of the city. The areas affected were from Stilwell West to south of Highway 73, including Pleasure Island and...

Sodium hydroxide is a chemical used in many everyday household and commercial applications. This chemical, which you may see referred to as caustic soda or lye, can lead to a range of harmful symptoms in those exposed. As we review the signs and symptoms of sodium hydroxide exposure, we encourage you to speak to...