Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Permian Basin Containers, LLC and its affiliates for a chemical fire in Odessa that released toxic substances and allegedly violated environmental regulations. The lawsuit seeks site restoration, prevention of further issues, compliance with Texas law, and recovery of cleanup costs and damages. Other news includes a high school lockdown in Bulverde, a missing teenager in Bexar County, a reported shooting on the South Side of San Antonio and the City of San Antonio not observing Cesar Chavez Day on its scheduled date.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Permian Basin Containers, LLC and its affiliates following a massive chemical fire in Odessa that state officials say released toxic substances.AUSTIN, Texas – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Permian Basin Containers, LLC and its affiliates following a massive chemical fire in Odessa that state officials say released toxic substances.
The lawsuit alleges that PBC ignored repeated directives from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This resulted in a chemical fire that occurred on July 23, 2024. State officials claim the blaze triggered pollutants, which included benzene and other toxic compounds, to persist in the environment and pose ongoing risks to nearby neighborhoods. “I will not allow any company to threaten the health of Texas communities and fail to take responsible measures to fully address the harm it has caused,” said Paxton. “My office is taking action to protect Texans, help the affected community, and ensure the cost of this damage does not fall on taxpayers.”Paxton expects PBC and its affiliates to restore the site and surrounding properties, prevent further issues and comply with Texas law. Paxton is also seeking to recover cleanup costs and damages.BULVERDE, Texas - Hill College Prep High School has been put on lockdown.Principal Julie Wiley said in the alert that local law enforcement is on campus. The building is also secure and the threat is contained.Check baThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a 14-year-old girl missing since Sunday afternoon.SAN ANTONIO — Authorities are responding to a reported shooting on the South Side.First responders were called around 9:30 p.m. to the 1700 block of Southeast MSAN ANTONIO - The City of San Antonio recently announced it will not observe the Cesar Chavez Day on its scheduled date this year, shifting the holiday to later in the week.City officials said the holiday, typically obseSAN ANTONIO - A 20-year-old man who was shot by a San Antonio Police officer when he was a teenager is expected to appear in court today for a bond hearing.However, it’s tied to a separate case.Today’s hearing will d
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