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Kayla Jade Tankersley, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Benton.

The Attorney General, on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, claims Blackhorn Environmental has violated the Texas Clean Air Act, Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, and Texas Water Code.

ORANGE GROVE -- Allen Green leaned on a two-rail fence, staring past his 20 cows toward the sound of rumbling truck motors a quarter-mile west.  The wind had shifted.  The air was finally "breathable."  An hour earlier, it reeked of putrid oil and gas waste, maybe sewer gas. He had no way of knowing.  The smell had been so sickening that Green even put his dogs inside.         "Theyll deny it, but its like the rancher who has all Black Angus.  And all of a sudden white calves start...

Residents near waste disposal facility fight permit renewal, company says it follows strict rules Residents near waste disposal facility fight permit renewal, company says it follows strict rules and last updated 2021-02-19 10:06:03-05 ORANGE GROVE, Texas — Allen Green leaned on a two-rail fence, staring past his 20 cows toward the sound of rumbling truck motors a quarter-mile west. The wind had shifted. The air was finally "breathable." An hour earlier, it reeked of putrid oil and gas was...