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1971 Ongoing Mercury Spill
1971, chloralkali waste (mercury) diverted by pipeline to mud lake 2 for duration of plant production. Note previous year this chloralkali waste was mixed with bauxite slurry and added to their process.
Public Hearing March 20 – Major oil refinery seeking land in Victoria County, Texas
Prairie Energy Partners, a subsidiary of Southern Rock Energy Partners located in El Campo and managed by Steven Ward, plans to build a crude oil refinery in Bloomington, Texas. This would be the first major… Read More »Public Hearing March 20 – Major oil refinery seeking land in Victoria County, Texas
Victoria Advocate: Commissioners set public hearing for oil refinery
Commissioners set public hearing for oil refinery A proposed $5.6 billion oil refinery seeking to use green alternatives in its processes will be a topic for public discussion in two months. The Victoria County Commissioners… Read More »Victoria Advocate: Commissioners set public hearing for oil refinery
Victoria Advocate: Victoria County commissioners to begin formal process for oil refinery tax break
Victoria County residents may have a chance to share their thoughts on a proposed oil refinery next month. County leaders have to schedule a public hearing before approving a property tax abatement agreement between El… Read More »Victoria Advocate: Victoria County commissioners to begin formal process for oil refinery tax break
$750k Settlement Dollars to YMCA Summer Camp
Of the $50 Million settlement from the Clean Water Act lawsuit: Seven-hundred fifty (750) thousand dollars went to the Port Lavaca YMCA to fund camps for children and teenagers in the area, which will be focused on education… Read More »$750k Settlement Dollars to YMCA Summer Camp
Green Lake Park Receives $10 million from Clean Water Act Lawsuit
Calhoun County moves forward with development of Green Lake – Victoria Advocate 2022
