Houston Battling Floods as Arkema Plant Burns Backfires
Officials conducted a controlled burn Sunday at Arkema's Crosby chemical plant to neutralize unstable compounds after Harvey caused explosions. Small flames and gray smoke rose from damaged structures as 6 remaining trailers were ignited to relieve pressure. By nightfall, all fires were out and evacuations remained for residents within a mile and a half. Air monitoring continued amid federal, state, and local oversight.
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Trump to end DACA with six month delay on dreams policy
AP reports President Trump plans to terminate the DACA program with a six month pause to allow Congress to act. Officials warn on work permits and renewal during the period while bets on legislative fixes and legal fights loom amid partisan pressure.
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Abbott urges EPA to address Houston toxic water risks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott calls on the EPA to get on top of potential water contamination after an AP report found highly toxic waste sites flooded in the Houston area. He says the state is coordinating with the EPA to prevent chemicals from harming residents as more than a dozen Superfund sites face flood exposure. EPA says it has not yet visited the sites in person.
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Woman steals police car during handcuffed escape
Toscha Spensler, 33, of Lufkin stole a police car while handcuffed in the back seat after being detained for shoplifting. She led officers on a chase reaching nearly 100 mph for about 20 miles before a state trooper spun her out and she crashed into a tree. She is jailed on multiple charges.
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