Waste Control Specialists fined over radioactive contamination issues
Fines issued for violations at Waste Control Specialists address radioactive byproducts from nuclear operations. State investigators found Plutonium-239 and Americium-241 contamination with railcar area issues and improper lab waste handling. Company officials insist actions are corrected and no public or environmental threat exists. Enforce ment order is nonnegotiable and pending commission approval, with cited code violations in water and health and safety rules.
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WCS
Linda Beach
TCEQ
Andrea Morrow
Violations Cited in Wes Water and Health Codes Enforcement
An enforcement order cites incidents at Wes that breached state water and health and safety codes. The action specifies violations, required remedies, and timelines, targeting the responsible parties and the affected communities. Regulators detail corrective steps and penalties to ensure compliance.
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Wes
Cross Church Stations of the Cross draw diverse faithful
Sylvester Galvan a 25 year old parishioner from St. Joseph Catholic Church carried the cross for the first leg, while 10 year old David Matta wore black gloves to participate with his mother. The Rev. Mark Miller said the walk honors Jesus hardships and offers modern church unity across denominations. Community members from Blue Circle Ministries and Victorious Intercity Church noted the event as encouragement for Easter and faith in action.
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Sylvester Galvan
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Galvan
Christ
David Matta
Jesus
Rev
Mark Miller
Mattas
St. Joseph
Catholic Church
Emmitt Beasley
Blue Circle Ministries
Wanda Jackson
Victorious Intercity Church
Jackson
Animals mall pup petting at mall near MCM Ice
Park staffer Vicky Welch explains visitors can pet and photograph animals for a fee that funds ongoing rescue work. Two 11 week old timber wolf puppies Huey and Kylee attract crowds as 18 year old Brittany Miranda recalls a memory she will share with future children. Schreibuogel performs a 6 p.m. magic show and notes the goal of nursing animals back to health for potential zoo placement overseas or in the United States.
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MCM Ice
Vicky Welch
Jack
Huey
Kylee
Qdessan
Brittany Miranda
Schreibuogel
U.S
Korea
Thailand
Bulgaria
New Mexico
North Carolina
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