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Guadalupe Neighborhood Association (GNA) announced today that they filed on March 18, 2010, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) a “Motion to Overturn, Stay, and Reconsider the Executive Director’s Approval of Standard Permit Registration Numbers 91373 and 91374 Issued to Highland Concrete Company and Request for a Contested Case Hearing” (Motion to Overturn).
Additionally, GNA announced that TCEQ has notified Highland Concrete Company that it has until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 to file briefs with regard to issues raised in GNA’s Motion to Overturn.
Furthermore, TCEQ notified GNA that it has until Friday, April 23, 2010 to file a written reply to briefs submitted by Highland Concrete Company, if any.
Finally, TCEQ has extended the time for the Commission to act on GNA’s Motion to Overturn until Thursday, May 20, 2010.
Carlos Quirino, Jr., President of GNA stated, “I believe our actions bring hope to people across the city, that neighbors standing side by side, can effect change.”
Lubbock attorney Victor Hernandez, who continues to represent GNA locally in this matter stated: “Right now, May 20, 2010 is scheduled to be the day that TCEQ will decide the fate of Guadalupe neighborhood. It is my hope that GNA’s hard work, dedication, and perseverance will pay dividends.”
GNA announced that it continues to raise the funds necessary for the defense of this suit. Contributions can be made payable to Guadalupe Neighborhood Association and dropped off at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 102 N. Avenue P, Lubbock, Texas 79401 or dropped off to any American State Bank.
Interested persons may contact GNA President Carlos Quirino at 806-765-7940 or Attorney Victor Hernandez at 806-765-5481 for more
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