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Energy & Environment

The father of a worker killed during a chemical leak files $1 million lawsuit against LyondellBasell

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on October 14, 2021 · According to the lawsuit, LyondellBasell became aware of a leak inside of the Acetyls Unit on July 27, and decided to delay permanent repairs. Later that day, more than 100,000 pounds of a mixture of harmful chemicals was released into the complex.

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Energy & Environment

LyondellBasell Faces At Least 2 Lawsuits Over Deadly La Porte Plant Leak

Paul DeBenedetto / Katie Watkins / Marc Ray, HPM Intern

Posted on July 30, 2021 · According to one lawsuit, the company knew about the leak but did nothing to fix it.

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Energy & Environment

‘Something Needs To Be Fixed Here’ — 3 Houston-Area Chemical Leaks In 1 Month Raise Calls For Faster Federal Action

Dominic Anthony Walsh, TPR

Posted on July 28, 2021 · A slate of proposed revisions to federal chemical safety rules could have prevented the leaks, but the changes have been stalled for years.

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Houston Matters

When Should Vaccinated People Wear A Mask? (July 28, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 28, 2021 · On Wednesday's show: The latest on a fatal chemical incident in La Porte, the CDC says vaccinated people should wear masks in certain situations, the week in politics, and country musician Rodney Crowell.

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Energy & Environment

Officials Confirm LyondellBasell Refinery Is The Source Of The Toxic Smell That Has Been Plaguing Galena Park For Days

Katie Watkins

Posted on July 16, 2021 · For the past two days, residents have been reporting a strong, garlic-like chemical smell in Galena Park, with many saying they've been feeling nauseous and having headaches.

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Houston SpongeBob SquarePants restaurant operators owe $6 million to Paramount

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 14, 2022 · Owners of “The Rusty Krab” were accused of improperly using names and images from the popular cartoon.

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Criminal Justice

Ex-Texans QB Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists

Associated Press

Posted on June 6, 2022 · The quarterback has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans.

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Criminal Justice

Federal lawsuit filed against Houston police officers who shot Charion Lockett

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on March 17, 2022 · The lawsuit names the four officers who shot Lockett, along with HPD Chief Troy Finner and the City of Houston as defendants. 

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Politics

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Facebook alleging social media giant violated state law

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on February 14, 2022 · Attorney General Ken Paxton asserts that the company, which recently rebranded itself as Meta, violated state law when it captured users' facial features without proper consent. Paxton was also questioned if his choice of venue for the announcement had anything to do with one of his primary opponents.

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