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Tag: Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association

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In Houston, concrete batch plants often share a fenceline with homes. Dozens of bills filed this state legislative session aim to change that.

Katie Watkins

Posted on March 27, 2023 · Concrete batch plants are where materials like cement, water, sand and rocks are combined and mixed together to make concrete. They’re also a source of harmful air pollution.

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Posted on June 13, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: Trains stopped on tracks has made traffic a nightmare at times in Houston’s East End. A plan to build underpasses aims to help. We discuss why such transportation improvements often take so long and are so complicated.

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Protesters go to Houston ISD administration building to condemn rumored TEA takeover

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Posted on March 3, 2023 · Most concerns from parents revolve around public school closures and low-income students being left out of decisions.

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TCEQ seeks public comment for proposed concrete batch plant near Channelview

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 6, 2023 · If approved, the proposed plant would be located just west of Channelview and would emit particulate matter into the surrounding area.

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Texas lawmakers want to end state holiday commemorating Confederate veterans

JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 18, 2023 · For the third straight legislative session, state Rep. Jarvis Johnson, D-Houston, has filed a bill to end Confederate Heroes Day as a state holiday.

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