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Mon, 2014-07-07 18:30 — Kathy Gilbeaux
12 News KBMT and K-JAC. News, Weather and Sports for SE Texas

12newsnow.com - by Angel San Juan - July 3, 2014

PORT ARTHUR - ZeoGas is a start-up company that wants to convert natural gas into methanol, which will then be turned into gasoline. It's interested in building a plant in Port Arthur along Highway 73 near the city's water plant, but families living nearby, in the El Vista area, don't want it. . .

. . . They say they've been promised job opportunities before and have just gotten industry that's harmed their health.

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Tue, 2014-07-15 16:19 — Kathy Gilbeaux

12newsnow.com - by Angel San Juan - July 15, 2014

PORT ARTHUR - Almost 100 people showed up at Port Arthur city council Monday night to let council members know they don't want a plant that converts natural gas into gasoline in their neighborhood. . .

. . . Many people said they've been promised jobs before, only to be exposed to health hazards and no economic benefits. . .

. . . In response, the council decided to not take action, and could reconsider proposal if the company comes back with another location.

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