In spring of 1978, Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) sought a permit for their latest project: a landfill in predominantly Black northeast Houston. BFI had already acquired a plot of land, and after all the necessary arrangements were made, they would begin…
Last updated on June 15th, 2017 at 11:46 amMetro Councilmember Nick Leonardo, District 1, introduced the ‘Jackson Law’ at Hobson United Methodist Church Feb. 26 to District 1 residents concerned about the landfills in their area. Nashville is expanding rapidly…
