Galena Park Council meeting holds awards presentation
By Allan Jamail At 6PM on January 2, 2018, the Galena Park city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Esmeralda Moya. After the opening prayer and […]
Hurricane Harvey
EPA updates community on Waste Pits dioxin sampling, cap repairs
HIGHLANDS – The EPA (U. S. Environmental Protection Agency) held a much promised Community Involvement Meeting last Monday night at the Highlands Community Center. Over 100 persons from […]
County files lawsuit against Arkema for emissions release
HARRIS COUNTY – County Attorney Vince Ryan has filed a lawsuit against Arkema Inc. Ryan indicated that the county would “seek the highest penalties possible for what happened […]
EHRMC Hospital closed permanently
HOUSTON – East Houston Regional Medical Center (EHRMC) has decided to permanently close its facility on I-10 near Uvalde, due to repeated damage from flooding of Greens Bayou. […]
Additional repairs required for San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund Site
DALLAS (October 19, 2017) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a plan for further repairs to stabilize the riverbed near the San Jacinto River Waste Pits […]
CIP Meeting hears Flood Damage reports
At their monthly meeting last Thursday, Oct. 5, the CIP community-industry partnership heard from three organizations that were deeply involved in flood rescue and relief during the week […]
EPA head tours Waste Pits
Scott Pruitt walks on site, promises “containment” By Gilbert Hoffman The head of the federal EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the person who will have the final say […]
Gene Green, Ana Hernandez hold FEMA Hurricane recovery meeting
NORTH SHORE – A FEMA workshop and Disaster Relief Assistance event was held last Saturday, September 16, sponsored by Congressman Gene Green. Joining Green in publicizing and sponsoring […]
East Houston Regional Medical Center closed for repairs
After flooding and extensive damage from Hurricane Harvey, the East Houston Regional Medical Center has suspended services until further notice. For all healthcare needs, you may visit Bayshore […]
Oil spill into Ship Channel from Magellan/Galena Park
GALENA PARK – Authorities are investigating a major gasoline spill from two storage tanks in Galena Park, damaged by flood waters from Hurricane Harvey. The tanks belong to […]