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Arkema Moves Forward With Crosby Plant Reopening, After Harvey Chemical Fire

Katie Watkins

Posted on October 12, 2020 · The plant has been shut since Hurricane Harvey, when a chemical fire broke out there, sending thick plumes of toxic smoke into the surrounding area for days.

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Why Chemical Disasters Keep Happening In Texas (Jan. 28, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 28, 2021 · On Thursday's show: An investigative series called Fire Triangle explores why chemical disasters keep happening in Texas and what's being done to prevent them.

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Friday’s Houston Matters: Arkema Case Ends Without A Prosecution, And Gov. Abbott Limits Ballot Drop-Off Locations (Oct. 2, 2020)

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on October 2, 2020 · On Friday's show: A judge rules prosecutors failed to prove their case against Arkema and its Crosby plant manager, Gov. Abbott wields his power in the battle over absentee ballots, how a group as diverse as Latinos came to be considered a monolithic voting bloc, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news, and Houstonians share their mental health stories.

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Judge Drops Arkema CEO From Criminal Case Stemming From Chemical Fire During Harvey

Katie Watkins

Posted on September 30, 2020 · The company and its former Crosby plant manager still face charges for reckless emission of air pollutants.

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After 6-Month Pause, Arkema Criminal Trial Resumes At NRG

Katie Watkins

Posted on September 21, 2020 · The trial stems from a fire that erupted at a Crosby chemical plant during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Its outcome could have implications for how industry is held responsible for preparing for natural disasters.

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