Ten-Year Renewal For Midlothian Cement Kilns

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, whose name would make George Orwell blush, voted 2-1 for the extension, turning down a plea for a public hearing. This is depressing but not unexpected news. (After all, the commissioners were appointed by Rick Perry.) In 2005, we published this investigation into the Midlothian cement plants.  In 2007, we followed-up on Dallas’ worsening air quality. Last December, the Star-Telegram went through data compiled by USA Today and found Midlothian schools among the most dangerous to children’s health in the nation.