Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, and the President/CEO of Harris Health System Dr. Esmaeil Porsa

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, and the President/CEO of Harris Health System Dr. Esmaeil Porsa

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Houston Rallies Against Industrial Giant: A United Stand for Health Over Concrete

In the shadow of the LBJ Hospital in Houston, a battle against environmental injustice is being waged. Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee's assertion rings clear: "You don’t put a facility that crushes concrete, that pollutes the air, just across the street from a hospital." This powerful statement leads a chorus of community leaders, healthcare professionals, and citizens rallying against the TCEQ's decision to authorize a concrete crushing facility that could jeopardize the health of countless Houstonians and erode the $2.5 billion bond investment in the city's healthcare infrastructure.