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Tag: chemical disaster

Energy & Environment

Firefighting wastewater from Ohio train derailment began arriving in Deer Park last week, Hidalgo says

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 24, 2023 · Texas Molecular, the company contracted to dispose of the wastewater, informed Judge Lina Hidalgo Thursday that the first shipments had arrived by truck around Wednesday, February 15.

Tags chemical disaster Deer Park East Palestine train derailment Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo hazardous waste Texas Molecular

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Lessons Learned From Chemical Disasters Past (April 16, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 16, 2021 · On Friday's show: A survivor reflects on the deadly Texas City disaster of 1947, we break down The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week, and a conversation with filmmaker Richard Linklater.

Tags Bob Roten Boyhood chemical disaster chemical safety Dazed and Confused fire triangle Katie Watkins Richard Linklater Texas City disaster The Good The Bad and The Ugly

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Fire Triangle Ep. 2: Shelter In Place

Katie Watkins / Dominic Anthony Walsh

Posted on January 31, 2021 · In the wake of the Intercontinental Terminals Company fire in Deer Park, some residents asked themselves: what is the state of Texas doing to keep us safe?

Tags chemical disaster fire triangle Intercontinental Terminals Company ITC fire Shelter in Place Texas Public Radio

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Former Harris County Republican candidate drops lawsuit challenging election results

Sarah Grunau

Posted on September 22, 2023 · Mealer dropped the lawsuit challenging election results just days after County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she will return to office after a temporary leave to receive treatment for depression.

Tags alexandra del moral mealer harris county election Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Republican election challenges

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to be discharged from mental health facility, plans Oct. 2 return to work

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on September 14, 2023 · The announcement by the second-term county judge comes amidst criticism from a political opponent and as Harris County leaders prepare to vote on a new proposed tax rate.

Tags depression Harris County Commissioners Court Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo leave of absence Lina Hidalgo

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo takes temporary leave to get treatment for depression

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 7, 2023 · Hidalgo, 32, said she checked herself into an out-of-state treatment facility in late July and expects to be on leave for the "next several weeks."

Tags Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Lina Hidalgo mental health

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Ex-Harris County sheriff’s deputy sexually assaulted at jail sues county, top officials for $1 million-plus

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 2, 2023 · The civil lawsuit claims the county and its leadership failed to adequately fund and staff the Downtown Houston jail, resulting in “blatantly dangerous” working conditions that precipitated the December 2021 assault.

Tags alleged sexual assaults civil lawsuit Harris County Attorney’s Office Harris County Commissioners Court harris county jail Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez personal injury lawsuit sexual assault

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