Harris County sues to shut down Spring Branch landfill over pollution concerns

A local news story from Texas, reported by KHOU Houston.

Local News · Texas · October 13, 2026

From KHOU Houston

Harris County is suing to close the Hawthorne Park landfill in Spring Branch, alleging years of excessive methane readings and groundwater contamination concerns.

Reported by KHOU Houston, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at KHOU Houston →

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