Letter from Beach City’s Mayor: DREDGE MATERIAL ISSUE
Hello Neighbors! I have had a busy day today. This morning I attended the meeting of the Chambers County Commissioners Court as this was on their agenda. There …
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EPA completes SJR Waste Pit interviews
HIGHLANDS – Three environmental agencies were in town last week, to interview residents about their experiences and opinions on the San Jacinto River Waste Pits, or Superfund. The …
EPA expands Superfund interviews to two days in Highlands, with wrap-up session
HIGHLANDS – Janetta Coats of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has announced that she will be in Highlands on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 1pm to 5pm, and Wednesday, …
Wrist Band studies check exposure to toxins after Hurricane Harvey
After Hurricane Harvey, Oregon State University’s Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology send a research team to Houston, to ascertain the threat to human health from exposure to …
EPA to hold Citizen’s meetings Sept. 12
The San Jacinto River Coalition heard updates from Jackie Young on the condition of the Waste Pits, at their last meeting on Tuesday, August 7th. In addition, Young …
Arkema indicted for toxic emissions
CROSBY – Arkema has been indicted for Emission of Air Contamination under the Texas Water Code. It carries with it a penalty of up to 5 years in …
Waste Pits need additional repairs
Toxic material exposed, cap membrane missing EPA Directs Additional Repairs for San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site DALLAS – June 29, 2018 — The EPA is directing …
EPA Holds Community meeting in Highlands
Waste Pits update; questions and comments answered The federal EPA agency came to Highlands last Tuesday night, to keep open the communication with the community as promised by …
EPA sets next Community Meeting for June 5th
HIGHLANDS – SJRC/ THEA Executive Director Jackie Young announced Tuesday night, at the group’s regular monthly meeting, that the EPA has scheduled a public meeting on Tuesday, June …