Apparent Breach in Tailing Pond Dam from Quarry in Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone
A resident near the Anderson Columbia quarry in New Braunfels observed a thick, chalky liquid flowing across his property and farm—apparently coming from a quarry tailing pond breach.
Vulcan Quarry Opponents Sue TCEQ, Appeal Air Permit Decision
Stop 3009 Vulcan Quarry filed a lawsuit against TCEQ appealing their November 2019 decision to grant an air pollution permit to Vulcan Materials.
Citizen Groups File Motion Against Comal Vulcan Quarry Air Permit
Stop 3009 Vulcan Quarry and Friends of Dry Comal Creek filed a motion for rehearing their case opposing permit requested by Vulcan Materials.
In Latest Development, SOAH Disagrees with Citizen Groups on Proposed Vulcan Quarry
SOAH recommends TCEQ issue draft air quality permit to Vulcan Construction Materials for Comal quarry. Citizen groups prepare for next steps.
Trial Portion of Hearing on Proposed Comal Quarry Concludes
The hearing on the merits against Vulcan Construction Materials has ended. SOAH judge plans to render decision in case by September 3, 2019.
Key Hearing on Proposed Comal Vulcan Quarry Starts June 10
Contested case hearing to determine TCEQ action on air quality permit application for Vulcan quarry between Bulverde and New Braunfels.
Vulcan Hiding Key Air Pollution Data from Comal County Citizens
Vulcan Materials refuses to disclose key data on contaminants and pollutants they will emit. Comal County citizens deserve to have all the facts.
Comal County Citizens and CISD Granted Affected Party Status
On March 6, nearly 200 Comal County citizens filled the courthouse in New Braunfels. The SOAH judge granted affected party status to citizens present living within five miles of the proposed crusher.
Comal County Commissioners Fail to Support Constituents in Quarry Fight
Commissioners Court once again let down citizens of Comal County by failing to pass a meaningful, effective resolution in response to the proposed Vulcan quarry. By passing a weak, ineffective resolution, commissioners continue to fail citizens they were elected to represent.