Conroe is taking a natural gas company to court over a new facility. The city's hired a lawyer to try and shut down the Blackfin site, so get ready for some legal battles.
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This legal fight could cost taxpayers a pretty penny, but it might also prevent future environmental costs.
Residents who are concerned about air quality and potential environmental hazards stand to benefit if the city wins.
The natural gas company and its investors will likely be harmed by the legal challenges and potential shutdown.
In 2017, the EPA approved a plan to clean up the San Jacinto River waste pits in east Harris County. Nine years later, cleanup is still not underway.
Conroe hires attorney to fight construction of Blackfin natural gas site The Courier of Montgomery County
Conroe hires attorney, engineer to fight construction of a Blackfin natural gas site off I-45 Houston Chronicle
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