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News Flash:

• Ga. Community Wins Landfill Battle. Feb. 18, 2004. NPR's Ari Shapiro reports from Atlanta on a court battle that may result in closure of one of the largest landfills in the country. Neighborhood activists are elated, while the city scrambles to find other destinations for the city's trash. This is a must read article. It sounds a lot like our situation. Click and listen to the story at NPR's site. Click here.

• SA Current exposes BFI and the world of mismanagement, dashed hopes, and exploitation that has gone on at the Tessman Road landfill.  Read the article by clicking here.

• One more violation!  There have now been 11 violations at the Tessman Road landfill since permit 1410-C.  With the pending request by TCEQ to water down the site operating plan requirements one can only imagine what will be left of the East side after 50 more years of this!  Click here for violation summary.

• Letters letters letters!  Read the latest flurry  letters from San Antonio, MEG, OPIC, and State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon.  All in response to the TCEQ's plan to change site operating plan requirements!  Click here.

• BFI's 1410-C permit a thing of the past! Texas Supreme Court denies request for petition review. Finally BFI's last stall tactic has been spent. Permit 1410-C has been remanded. What does this mean to BFI operations at Tessman? What does this mean to the citizens of China Grove and SA's East side? Check back soon for more information!

• Mega dumps a thing of the past? New technology may make mega dumps like Tessman Road a thing of the past! Now there is an answer to those who say, "We have to bury the garbage somewhere". Click here.

• How much money does it take to get your way in Texas?  BFI once again chooses to waste stake-holder money by fighting Texans in court rather than accepting the State District Court ruling and investing in a future for all Texans.  Click here. 

• East Central ISD joins the pack!  A second school district speaks out!  Click here to read their resolution.

• Elmendorf goes on record!  Read the Elmendorf resolution online.  Elmendorf asks BFI to comply with court orders.

• Converse goes on record!  This is the 3rd resolution to pass in February!  It appears that the County and surrounding cities are making a BIG statement.  Not to mention that its a sign that the opposition is organized and growing.  Click here.

• China Grove goes on record! A resolution to BFI sending the same message as the County.  Let there be no doubt that the heat is still on.  Click here to read the resolution.

• Bexar County Commissioners Court goes on record!  Read the resolution and the writing on the wall for BFI.  Clean-up or clear-out!  Click here.

• San Antonio loses $23 million suit over toxic gas from landfill!  Read the Express-News article.  Obviously the jury agrees with what we have been worried about--that landfill gas is dangerous!  Click here.

• Feb 3, 2003.  BFI continues stalling tactics and petitions Texas Supreme Court for a review.  This totally ignores the concerns of the surrounding communities!

• State District Judge's opinion is affirmed by Texas court of appeals!  Read it here!  Site operating plan is insufficient.  TLEQ has decided not to appeal!  BFI's permit 1410-C is one step closer to being dissolved!

• Amicus brief from Bexar county  clearly reads:  TNRCC erred in granting a 55 year permit!  Read select portions of the brief submitted by Criminal District Attorney,  Susan D. Reed.  Coming soon!

• 3 more "alleged" violations at BFI's Tessman Road Landfill! We thought, if it isn't the fires, its the landfill gas-- now we have violations about odors so strong it invokes nausea in residents--not to mention a violation on windblown trash!  Click here to read the certified mail received by BFI concerning these alleged violations.

• San Antonio tells BFI to "Clean-up their act"!  The pressure is still on but now its coming from the very city that hosts the landfill--San Antonio.  Read the letter sent to BFI from SA city manager Terry Brechtel.  Click here.

• BFI Tessman plagued by more violations?  TNRCC presents BFI with more alleged violations at the Tessman road landfill.  Click here.

• Will TNRCC appeal?  Not if they listen to the voices of these fine public servants and officials who have come out and publicly requested the TNRCC not to appeal. They represent the feelings and wishes of thousands. Click here.

• UPDATED! Justice is Served!  March 14, 2002 Judge F. Scott McCown vacates BFI Permit 1410-C.  This is a great victory for everyone who has fought this expansion.  While the battle is not over this is a monumental setback for BFI who has spent millions fighting opposition to this permit.  Click here for the entire judgment.

• Austin American Statesman Article describes Austin City woes with local BFI landfill.  Is the city of San Antonio next?  Read this eye-opening article about the landfill stench going on in Austin.  Every San Antonio north-side resident should be concerned.  Click here.  What could this mean to San Antonio?  Click here.

• Too much Trash and too little oversight (Updated!!).  Exclusive photos of BFI's Tessman Road Landfill.  Click here.

• CTSA's Sacred Earth to Air BFI Landfill Saga.  See the whole story behind the Tessman Road Landfill.  Air times are: (Mon)3/11/02 @ 11:30am; (Tue)3/12/02 @ 5:30pm; (Fri)3/15/02 @ 9:00pm.  CTSA is Time Warner Channel 15

• SA Observer runs a three part expose on BFI, Local Politics, and the Tessman Road Landfill.  A must read editorial for anyone who doesn't know the roots of the controversy and the tangled web BFI weaves.  See who is taking money and who has their interests before yours.  Click here for part 2 of 3.

• Bexar County Commissioners Court Takes A Stand!  BFI support erodes even further with the addition of this Amicus Brief from the county.  Click here.

• BFI's Tessman Road Landfill in violation?  TNRCC notifies BFI of 4 violations at BFI's San Antonio landfill.  TNRCC to investigate violations further.  Click here to view the official outstanding alleged violations. 

• San Antonio Express News Covers TNRCC alleged violations.  Click here to read the article.

• Neighborhoods First Alliance Holds SA Mayor Accountable!  NFA meets with San Antonio Mayor Ed Garza.  Read his promises made to NFA--including the one regarding BFI's expansion.  Click here.

• Kirby's City Council Trashes BFI's request for rate increase! Unhappy residents complain of sloppy service.  Click here.

• Today's Catholic "Mount BFI: Opponents descry TNRCC decision to allow landfill expansion permit to stand".  Read the article!  Click here.

• A day in the life of a dump-UPDATE.  www.stopbfi.com is taking steps towards establishing the world's first DUMP-CAM.  Imagine, 24 hour a day live dump images right to your home.  We want your help.  Click here.

• What does one of the world's largest corporations and the TNRCC have in common?  They both ignore the concerns of local communities and impose their will upon the citizen's of Bexar county.  Click here.

• TNRCC COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION.
  John M. Baker, TNRCC Commissioner announces resignation effective August 31.  Click here.

• Representative Ruth Jones McClendon continues fight against Expansion.  Read the Southside reporter article outlining Ms. McClendon's fight against the expansion.  Click here.

• Taking it to the Judge!  MEG, the City of China Grove, and Don McKenzie have a case now pending against the TNRCC.  Click here.

• New letters of Protest!  See the latest set of opposition letters sent to the TNRCC.  Click here.

• San Antonio City Counsel passes a resolution to their "Bad Neighbor" BFI.  Click here for details!

• FIRE at BFI landfill!  Some time in October the BFI landfill caught fire!  According to reports the staff at the landfill was unprepared for this emergency and due to the lack of information as to what was on fire--a hazardous materials crew was called onsite.  Click here.

• Its not over till its over!  MEG has filed for a re-hearing with the TNRCC.  Keep checking back to find out more about this re-hearing and additional information MEG has learned about BFI and the Tessman road landfill.  Click here.

• Backlash from TNRCC ruling!  Political cartoons and articles have been written about the TNRCC and their ruling.  Click here.

• Texas for sale?  TNRCC permit approval summary. Click here.

• MEG releases official statement concerning TNRCC's actions August 23rd.  Click here.

• The San Antonio Independent School District does it right!  "Be it resolved that the San Antonio Independent School District go on record as opposing the proposed expansion... ...due to the detrimental effect on the eastside children and other citizens, both from a health and economic perspective."  Click here for the full resolution.

• MEG Parade and Rally highlights now online!  Click here.

• San Antonio City Council sends letter to TNRCC!  "We were distressed last month to learn of the state administrative  law judges' recommendation to approve the BFI permit..."  Read the letter!  Click here.

• Neighborhoods First Alliance sends letter to TNRCC!  "NFA is requesting that you disapprove the BFI request for vertical and southward expansion..."  Click here for the full letter.

• Cities of Converse & Kirby reaffirm their opposition to landfill expansion!  No doubt about it--they want it gone!  Read the newly released letters of opposition from the cities of Converse and Kirby.  Click here.

• Make your plans!  Austin travel info now online!  Click here.

• NENOD, North East Neighborhoods for Organized Development, voted to support MEG in opposing BFI Landfill expansion!  This newly organized alliance of 20 home owner associations for subdivisions located between Converse and Kirby (North of the landfill) represents approx. 13,000 homes.  Click here for more info.

• OPIC recommends REJECTION of BFI permit!  Office of the Public Interest Counsel, which advises TNRCC, issues their review of the BFI expansion permit.  Click here to read the express-news article.

• Everyone invited to have your voices heard!  TNRCC is to hold a public meeting August 23.  Everyone is invited to go.  Check back here for more details.

• Ruling in from the State Office of Administrative Hearings!  BFI moves one giant step closer to getting their permit.  Click here for all details!

• BFI "rakes in the cash"! Just how big is the trash disposal business?  Click here and see why BFI wants to keep the Tessman Landfill open for an additional 57 years!

• MEG Fundraiser a success!  Click here for photos of MEG's best fundraiser yet!

• BFI pressures the city of Kirby!  Are these desperate actions or "business as usual" for BFI?  Click here and judge for yourself.

• Bexar County Commissioner's Court Defers Vote on Resolution.  MEG packs commissioners court only to see the resolution deferred for a later meeting.  Click here for the details.

• Slam Dunk!  BFI attempts to weaken MEG support one city at a time--but is unsuccessful.  Click here.

• National Peoples Action underway in Washington DC.  A MEG representative along with other representatives from Neighborhoods First Alliance are meeting in Washington DC to spotlight  the BFI landfill issue at the NPA Conference!  Click here for NPA info, Check back soon for conference details.

• Hearings wrapping up!  Better late than never to learn more about the State Office of Administrative Hearings.  Who are the ALJs and why are they presiding over this case? Click here.

• Neighborhoods First Alliance vows to take expansion issue to Washington!  Click here!

• Monday's Hearing Highlights!  Click here!  See the photos and brief summary of Monday's hearing.

• State Representative Juan F. Solis III sends letter to TNRCC!  Opposition is gaining!   Read Mr. Solis' letter to the TNRCC.  Click here.

• Charles Gonzalez lends his support opposing the expansion!  Click here to read the letter he sent to the TNRCC.

• Austin Rally and Hearing photos now online!  Click here to see the photos from the greatest STOP BFI rally yet!  Summary information to follow shortly.

• San Antonio City Council Meeting Highlights Online!  See the pictures and a brief summary of the San Antonio Council meeting where the council unanimously approved a resolution to oppose the tessman Road landfill expansion.  Click here.

• BFI Political Contribution Listing.  Click here to see who BFI is contributing to on a national scale.   It appears as though BFI is big on Republicans and even bigger when it comes to Federal Lobbyists!

• ¡Viva San Antonio!  San Antonio passes a resolution against the landfill expansion!  A very special THANK YOU to Mario Salas who championed this East Side/Eastern Bexar county cause to the SA city council.!  Click here to view the resolution.

• Sample letters now online!  For those who have asked for sample letters you can now get them by clicking here.  The letters are available as images and in Word-97 format.

• BFI Opposition in the news!    Click here for more info!.

• Super MEG Meeting!  About 200 people gathered at St. Jerome's church to rally against BFI's landfill expansion!  Click here for meeting summary.

• Is International Waste next?  The La Paz Agreement provides the legal framework for the shipment of maquiladora waste from Mexico into the US.  You don't have to guess what local landfills are on the list--thats right--BFI/Tessman has altered their permit to accept this waste!  Click here and look at the bottom of the article.

• BFI ties for 77th on Mother Jone's Top 100 Corporate Criminals of the 1990s.  Click here to view the list.

• Paul Elizondo, County Commissioner Pct. 2, opposes expansion!  "The physical pile of refuse would serve as an eyesore, not to mention the possible environmental danger..." Click here to read the entire letter to the TNRCC.

• BFI constructing roads in expansion area!   Are they getting ready for a favorable permit?  Click here!

• ECISD Board President touts ECISD board efforts to improve quality of life for ECISD family.  Read his message that suspiciously never mentions the possible 600 acre landfill expansion in ECISD!   Click here.

• Craig Martin, Mayor of Converse and the Converse City Council go on record opposing the landfill expansion!  "...because of the very real probability of detrimental air pollution affecting the citizens..."  Click here to read the letter.