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Johnson County is officially in disaster mode after finding 'forever chemicals' in our soil and water. This alert is a big deal because it’s going to trigger emergency funding and likely lead to strict new rules on how we use local resources.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
Expect a major shift in the city budget as emergency funds are diverted to clean up the contamination and manage long-term testing.
All county residents through fire prevention.
Local businesses and farmers might face tough new restrictions on land and water use that could hurt their bottom line.
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News Alert Weather Alert ...OZONE ACTION DAY... The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the D...
The Fire Marshal warned that the county is extremely dry and urged residents to be careful to prevent grass fires.
Johnson County issues disaster declaration due to PFAS contamination of agricultural land WFAA
Dangerous ‘forever chemicals' found in Johnson County soil and water, disaster declared NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth