Citizens' groups are taking court action to stop the construction of a rock-crushing facility at limestone quarry near New Braunfels. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality granted an air quality permit for the project to Vulcan Construction Materials last month. A law firm representing opponents to the quarry filed a motion for a rehearing earlier this month. Local residents are worried about air and water pollution, truck traffic, lower property values, and other environmental impacts.
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