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WATCH: A Discussion on Texas’ Healthcare System
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City Of Deer Park Says Level Of Benzene Detected In Water Supply Wasn’t Dangerous
Posted on · The company testing the water supply detected the dangerous chemical on March 31.
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Harris County Sues KMCO Over Fire At Crosby Facility
Posted on · The lawsuit alleges KMCO violated the Texas Clean Air Act, as well as the state’s Solid Waste Disposal Act and Water Code.
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WATCH: A Discussion on the 2020 U.S Census
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Harris County Moves to Dismiss Charges Against Former Deputy In Denny’s Murder Case
Posted on · Chauna Thompson’s trial was scheduled to begin on April 26. The DA’s Office says they don’t have "sufficient evidence" to prove she wanted to harm John Hernandez.
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Harris County Investigates Cause Of Fire At Deer Park Facility
Posted on · The Fire Marshal’s Office is interviewing ITC personnel, taking photos and might get assistance in the investigation from the ATF.
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Clean Up Operations At Deer Park Facility Keep Focus On Tank Farm
Posted on · There's no timeline for when the clean-up will be completed, or when the Houston Ship Channel will fully reopen.
Party Politics
The Mueller Report Is Done But The Public Only Gets The Summary
Posted on · Brandon and Jay also discuss the Supreme Court hearing a case on gerrymandering and Harris County's lawsuit over the massive fire at a Deer Park petrochemical facility.
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Harris County Reduces Convictions For Marijuana Misdemeanor Possession By 80 Percent
Posted on · District Attorney Kim Ogg says Harris County is saving money and the pre-charge diversion program improves the work of regional law enforcement.
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Lawsuits Against ITC Pile Up As Harris County Sues For Environmental Violations In Deer Park Fire
Posted on · Harris County, the state of Texas and residents who live near the facility have all filed lawsuits.
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Houston Ship Channel Reopens As Clean-Up At Deer Park Petrochemical Facility Continues
Posted on · ITC plans to enter the tank farm containment area to be more "aggressive" in the remediation process.
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Harris County Prepares To Sue ITC Over Fire At Deer Park Facility
Posted on · The company has received 300 claims so far. Clean up efforts are ongoing and there are pockets of oil on regional bayous and the Houston Ship Channel.
Politics
Texas Lawmakers Aim To Limit Local Governments’ Power To Sue
Posted on · If passed, the bill would allow the Texas Attorney General’s Office to block Harris County from seeking legal remedies against ITC regarding the Deer Park fire.
Houston Matters
Low Health Rankings For The County, And Banning Red Light Cameras In Texas: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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UPDATE: Experts Evaluate Impact Of ITC Fire On Houston Ship Channel, Regional Bayous
Posted on · The City of Deer Park says water is safe to drink, but residents who use wells north of Texas State Highway 225 should have it tested. The Deer Park, La Porte and Pasadena school districts have canceled classes for Friday.