Lafarge sues for state permit to burn hazardous waste
Lafarge Corp files suit in U.S. District Court seeking a state permit to burn and store hazardous waste at its Balcones Plant after the Texas Air Control Board denied the permit citing a half mile residence buffer. EPA also denies interim status for burning hazardous waste derived fuels as regulations shift.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Lafarge Corp
U.S. District Court
Sam Sparks
Texas Air Control Board
Steve Spaw
Lafarge
Fred Koester
Koester
Neighbors oppose car dealer expansion on Zink Street
About 150 years after Nicolaus Zink laid out New Braunfels, residents of Zink Street push back against Bluebonnet Motors plans to expand near East Zink and Landa. Neighbors cite safety, noise, environment, and loss of historic charm as they protest with signs and a signed statement to dealer president Gary Kahlig.
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Zink Street
Bluebonnet Motors
Bill Ervin
New Braunfels
Nicolaus Zink
Prince Solms
Ted Alexander
East Zink
Alexander
Landa Street
Madge Payne
Gary Kahlig
Bluebonnet
Schertz Joins Opposition to Lafarge Hazardous Waste Plan
Schertz City Council unanimously opposes Lafarge plan to burn and store hazardous waste near an aquifer. Mayor Earl Sawyer cites rail and highway transport risks and prior spills on I-10 and I-35 as central concerns. San Marcos also joins, Live Oak issues concern, no monetary aid requested.
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Schertz
Earl Sawyer
New Braunfels
Sawyer
Schenz
Sawyers
Lafarge
San Marcos
Comal County
Live Oak
Bonnie Sarkozi
Woman Rescued From House Fire On Katy Street
Neighbor Manuel Layba broke a window and pulled elderly woman Armando Trejos to safety after a morning fire at 1300 block Katy Street. Trejos suffered facial burns but was listed in good condition at McKenna Memorial Hospital. firefighters contained the blaze as neighbors alerted the department.
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McKenna Memorial Hospital
Armando Trejos
Manuel Layba
Layba
Trejos
Katy Street
Laylea
New Braunfels
Nancy
Good Day Sunshine Returns in Partly Cloudy Forecast
The forecast shows Good Day Sunshine returning today with partly cloudy conditions. No precipitation is expected, and temperatures are mild.
Stammtisch Best wishes to five local residents
The New Braunfels Herald Zeitung sends birthday wishes today to Dorothy Vollbrecht April Love Dohmen Esther Felder Mark Hansbauer and Tina Gonzales. The issue also lists civic events including a Mardi Gras party by the German American Society at the Civic Center on Friday Feb 7 with music by the Seven Dutchmen costume contests and prizes Tickets cost 5 and are available at area businesses. For more details call 6256330. The page promotes a living trusts workshop by Yirka & Associates on Feb 6 at the Comal County Senior Citizens Center and a Meet the Candidates Night Feb 5 at the Canyon Lake Action Center with invitations extended to local candidates. A Feb 6 meeting of the New Braunfels Restaurant Association at Newks Tennis Ranch is announced with speaker state president Anthony Duncan and RSVP details. Foster parent training sessions by the Texas Department of Human Services begin Feb 6 at the Victoria Bank and Trust North See STAMMTISCH Page 2A.
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New Braunfels Herald- Zeitung
Dorothy Vollbrecht
April Love Dohmen
Esther Felder
Mark Hansbauer
Tina Gonzales
Civic Center
Centex
Chamber of Commerce
New Braunfels Juvelier
Henne Hardware
Old Town Inn
Yirka & Associates Financial Planning Firm
San Antonio
Comal County Senior Citizens Center
Restaurant Association
New Braunfels Restaurant Association
Newks Tennis Ranch
Texas
Anthony Duncan
Larry Phillips
Texas Department of Human Services
Victoria Bank and Trust
Stammtisch
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Larry Rowe
EPA
By Larry Rowe
Robert Stewart
Abby Rsssanes
Canyon Lake
Republican Women's Club
Republican Men’s Club
Canyon Lake Action Center
Sattler
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