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The Cheek Texas Community Association will host a Town Hall on Monday, November 17, 2025
Residents of Cheek, Diamond D Ranch, Pine Islands Estates, and surrounding communities are invited to participate. We have invited a range of experts to discuss the risks of carbon capture and storage, pipelines, and property rights.
New scientific findings will be shared about the proposed ExxonMobil Rose CCS project that may affect our area and may open questions about future CCS projects including the ExxonMobil Sunflower CCS.
Please attend and bring your questions!
Immediate actions and help documents:
⚠️ ACTION: Please reach out to your elected officials to voice your concerns around this project:
- County Commissioner Precinct 1 – Brandon Willis: (409) 434-5430
- County Commissioner Precinct 2 – Cary Erickson: (409) 719-5950
- County Commissioner Precinct 4 – Everette “Bo” Alfred: (409) 434-5400
- County Commissioner Precinct 3 – Michael Shane Sinegal: (409) 983-8300
- County Judge – Jeff Branick: (409) 835-8466
- State Representative – Christian Manuel: (512) 463-0662
- US Representative Brian Babin: (409) 883-8075
Resources:
⚠️ ACTION: Attend the Town Hall
- Date: November 17, 2025
- Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
- Location: St Martin de Porres Mission Church Hall, 7467 Boyt Road, Beaumont, TX 77713
Register here for virtual options: tinyurl.com/ctca-nov17
Talking points:
For more information reach out to The Cheek Texas Community Association at: [email protected]
Petra Nova Parish Holdings LLC – Carbon Capture Plant: Federal Operating Permit No. 3611
Petra Nova Parish Holdings LLC, a Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation facility, has applied to the TCEQ for a Renewal of Federal Operating Permit No. O3611 to authorize operation of a Carbon Capture Plant located at 2500 Y U Jones Rd in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas 77469-3558.
Immediate actions and help documents:
⚠️ ACTION: Submit public comments by October, 23, 2025
Resources:
⚠️ ACTION: Attend a Public Meeting
Thank you to all those who contacted elected officials, a meeting has been requested.
- Date: October 23, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Reading Junior High School (Cafeteria), 8101 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX 77469
Derichebourg Recycling USA – New Terminal: New Air Quality Permit No. 180552 AND N322
Derichebourg Recycling USA has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the issuance of Permit 180552 and Nonattainment Permit N322, which would authorize construction of a new shredding facility located at: 1 Wharf Street, Houston, Harris County,
Texas 77012.
The proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: carbon monoxide, hazardous air pollutants, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and sulfur dioxide.
Immediate actions and help documents:
⚠️ ACTION: Submit public comments
Resources:
⚠️ ACTION: Contact your representatives to request a public meeting by August 23, 2025
State Senator: Carol Alvarado 713-926-6257
Resources:
Elected Officials Call Script
“Hi, my name is ___________ and I reside in your district.
Derichebourg Recycling USA is proposing to build a new a new
metal recycler / shredding facility near me.
Tell your representative why the issue is important to you. Include a personal story about how it affects you, your family and/or your community.
Please contact TCEQ to request a public meeting so that our concerns can be heard.”
Read more about concrete batch plants and this facility specifically.
Common Air Pollutants
Common air pollutants include particulate matter, ground-level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. The inhalation of these pollutants has been associated with a number of health conditions, from chronic respiratory diseases to cardiovascular problems and neurological harm. Read more about the health impacts from the U.S. EPA here.
Air Toxics
Air toxics, also known as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), are pollutants that are known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects (e.g. reproductive effects or birth defects), or adverse environmental effects. Examples of air toxics include benzene, formaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene, toluene, and heavy metals like mercury and chromium. Read more about these pollutants and their health impacts from the U.S. EPA here.
In the Greater Houston area, hazardous facilities are disproportionately located in or near communities of color and with lower incomes. This industrial proximity is detrimental to resident health and is known as “double jeopardy.” In other words, communities are both impacted by toxic emissions and pollutants as well as risks of exposure to chemical accidents.