Shipments of firefighting water from Ohio train derailment resuming to Harris Co.

Shipments of firefighting water from Ohio train derailment resuming to Harris Co.

Shipments of firefighting water used in the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment are resuming to Harris County, according to County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Shipments of firefighting water used in the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment are resuming to Harris County, according to County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

The latest on Ohio's contaminated water being brought to Texas

The latest on Ohio's contaminated water being brought to Texas

Residents in Deer Park have spoken regarding the Ohio wastewater being disposed of in Texas and the federal government is listening.

Residents in Deer Park have spoken regarding the Ohio wastewater being disposed of in Texas and the federal government is listening.

EPA investigating Texas agency over discrimation against minorities

EPA investigating Texas agency over discrimation against minorities

The federal government is now investigating a Texas agency after claims that it is discriminating against minorities, specifically when it decides where to put new concrete batch plants in Harris County.

The federal government is now investigating a Texas agency after claims that it is discriminating against minorities, specifically when it decides where to put new concrete batch plants in Harris County.

SCOTUS votes to rein regulatory powers by Environmental Protection Agency
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SCOTUS votes to rein regulatory powers by Environmental Protection Agency

Another major decision by the nation's highest court - this one with a potentially powerful impact on both the battle against climate change and Houston?s biggest industry. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells us more about the ruling.

Another major decision by the nation's highest court - this one with a potentially powerful impact on both the battle against climate change and Houston?s biggest industry. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells us more about the ruling.

EPA Chief visits Houston to address cancer clusters in Fifth Ward
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EPA Chief visits Houston to address cancer clusters in Fifth Ward

For decades neighbors in Houston's Fifth Ward have complained about the alarming rate of cancer deaths in the area. The deaths have been traced back to the old Union Pacific rail yard located near the intersection of Liberty Rd and Lockwood Drive. Environmental Protection Agency Chief Michael Regan met with residents and says the federal government is committed to cleaning up the area. He said the Biden administration wants to get this right.

For decades neighbors in Houston's Fifth Ward have complained about the alarming rate of cancer deaths in the area. The deaths have been traced back to the old Union Pacific rail yard located near the intersection of Liberty Rd and Lockwood Drive. Environmental Protection Agency Chief Michael Regan met with residents and says the federal government is committed to cleaning up the area. He said the Biden administration wants to get this right.

Hazardous, contaminated land located in Houston's Fifth Ward, with little action taken to remediate
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Hazardous, contaminated land located in Houston's Fifth Ward, with little action taken to remediate

What the EPA calls a Superfund site is any land in the United States that has been contaminated by hazardous waste and identified by the EPA as a candidate for cleanup because it poses a risk to human health and/or the environment. One of these is right here in Fifth Ward.

What the EPA calls a Superfund site is any land in the United States that has been contaminated by hazardous waste and identified by the EPA as a candidate for cleanup because it poses a risk to human health and/or the environment. One of these is right here in Fifth Ward.

Polluted Waterways
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Polluted Waterways

From local to national, Fox 26 discusses the hottest political issues.

From local to national, Fox 26 discusses the hottest political issues.