THEA protests for stronger EPA remediation
Group wants higher standards for San Jacinto River Waste Pits Houston, TX – August 6, 2020 – As part of the ongoing fight to remediate the San Jacinto […]
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THEA continues virtual Environmental meetings
HIGHLANDS – The monthly meeting of the San Jacinto River Coalition, and THEA, continue to be held as a virtual meeting on the internet, due to the Pandemic […]
EPA Releases Preliminary Design for Remediation: WASTE PITS REMOVAL WILL HAVE MAJOR IMPACT ON AREA
Plan will cause Seven years of noise, dust, truck traffic HIGHLANDS – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released many volumes of reports from the GHD Consulting […]
Update on San Jacinto River Waste Pits: EPA says deeper toxic waste means more time & money
By Jennah Durant, EPA Press Office Here is more information on recent SJR waste pits questions: 1. Have you received the 30% Design package for the South impoundment? […]
San Jacinto River Coalition: Virtual Meetings keeping public informed
By Gilbert Hoffman The San Jacinto River Coalition normally meets every month on the first Tuesday, at a local community center. But since the Covid-19 lockdown mandated by […]
San Jacinto River: Construction planned in river near Waste Pits
TxDOT will rebuild bumpers, column fenders EAST HARRIS COUNTY — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has applied for a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to […]
Waste Pits Virtual meeting: 30% Remediation Report on schedule
HIGHLANDS – The San Jacinto River Coalition and its sister organization, THEA held its monthly meeting last Tuesday night by video instead of its usual in-person meet. The […]
San Jacinto River Coalition holds virtual meeting
HIGHLANDS – The San Jacinto River Coalition and its sister organization, THEA held its monthly meeting last Tuesday night by video instead of its usual in-person meet. The […]
Congressman Babin reviews conservative accomplishments
By Gilbert Hoffman HARRIS COUNTY – Bian Babin, Congressman for the 36th District of Texas, was in Highlands this week to speak with the Rotary Club. His topics […]
BARGE STRIKE DAMAGES I-10 BRIDGE, SHUTS TRAFFIC
Tropical Storm Imelda brought widespread flooding to many areas to the north and east in Harris County, and bayous and rivers rose rapidly. In the San Jacinto River, […]