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East Texas officials express opposition to new high-capacity wells
CROCKETT, Texas (KETK) – The City of Crockett city administrator John Angerstein, State Rep. Cody Harris and State Rep. Trent Ashby have all expressed their opposition to a new permit application for wells in Anderson County. Bill to stop Marvin Nichols Reservoir dies in Calendars Committee According to Angerstein's post to the city's Facebook on Saturday, Redtown Ranch Holdings LLC in Anderson County has submitted a groundwater production permit application for 21 high-capacity groundwater wells that he said could extract 10 billion gallons of water a year from the Carrizo and Wilcox aquifers. Angerstein said the permit application also lists 11 more wells in Houston County that could drain another 5 billion gallons of water a year but aren't covered by the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District (NTVGCD) like the 21 proposed wells in Anderson County. According to Angerstein, the 21 wells would extract 52 times more water than the city of Crockett uses for its population. 'This volume of water is staggering. Using the City of Crockett's per capita water usage, it is equivalent for a population of 338,000 or 52 times the City of Crockett. Yet, none of this water is designated for our communities,' Angerstein said. 'It is likely intended to support unchecked development and sprawl in other parts of Texas, presumably in the DFW metroplex or Hill Country, areas that have failed to plan responsibly for their own water needs.' Angerstein said these speculative water wells could jeopardize the area's aquifers and investments that the city is making to develop their own water supply. 'These types of speculative water projects jeopardize not only the integrity of our aquifer system, but also the significant taxpayer investments already being made to responsibly develop local supply. My concerns are not hypothetical. The proposed well field lies in close proximity to Crockett's existing and planned wells, threatening aquifer pressure and yield,' Angerstein said. 'The Carrizo and Wilcox aquifers, which this permit targets, is the same formation that Crockett depends on to serve thousands of residents. If surrounding private or shallow wells are compromised, Crockett will likely face increased pressure to provide emergency water connections, placing operational and financial burdens on the City.' How to know what's in your drinking water Angerstein also alleged that Redtown Ranch Holdings LLC is tied to Conservation Equity Management Partners, Pine Bliss LLC and 24th Parallel Holding, which he claimed are connected to Hayman Capital Management of Dallas. Kyle Bass is listed as a founder by Conservation Equity Management Partners' and Hayman Capital's websites. 'We cannot support the wholesale extraction of rural water to satisfy distant, unplanned urban growth,' Angerstein said. 'Especially when done through layered corporate structures, incomplete applications, and without regard for the future of our communities.' His statement was issued in an attempt to get local landowners, leaders and state representatives to submit their own statements in opposition of this permit to the NTVGCD by emailing manager@ before June 19 at 11 a.m. Angerstein is also asking The Crockett City Council to issue a resolution in opposition to the permits. Texas water projects would get billions under bill headed to Governor East Texas State Representatives Cody Harris of Palestine and Trent Ashby of Lufkin have both put out statements expressing their opposition to the 21 proposed wells. 'As a lifelong resident of East Texas and a member of the Texas House of Representatives, I have consistently supported responsible groundwater management and local control over water resources,' Ashby said on Saturday. 'This proposed project is deeply troubling. The sheer volume of water involved equivalent to the annual usage of more than two million Texans raises serious concerns about aquifer depletion, potential impacts on surrounding private and municipal wells, and the long-term sustainability of our region's water supply.' Harris is the Chairman of the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources and he expressed his opposition while noting that the state legislature is working to fix water problems across the state. 'While we are working rigorously at the state level to propose and enact significant legislation that will help ease the ongoing burdens across the state, I will not stand by while attempts are made to drain my own district,' Harris said on Friday. KETK has reached out to Redtown Ranch Holdings LLC and Conservation Equity Management Partners for comment on this story. This story will be updated when any comment is received. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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One dead in Anderson shooting
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – One person has died following a shooting in Anderson. The Anderson County Coroner's Office confirmed it has responded after a male victim died at AnMed after he was shot on Caughlin Avenue late Friday evening. Details on the shooting are not yet available as the investigation is still in its early stages. The shooting is being investigated by Anderson Police Department and the coroner's office. We will update this story as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Anderson Co. house fire under investigation: Officials
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Investigators with the Anderson County Fire Department (ACFD) are asking the public for information regarding an arson fire at a to officials, the fire occurred at a home at the 2100 block of Chambers Road in the Homeland Park area on May 19. Know something? Contact the ACFD at (864) 276-4034, or leave an anonymous tip at (866) 917-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Memorial Day service honors fallen soldiers
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Several Memorial Day services were held across the Upstate honoring those who died serving our country. A large crowd gathered at the Richard Michael Campbell Veterans Nursing home in Anderson in ceremony, to honor those who never made it back home. 'I think we use the phrase 'freedom isn't free' a lot, but there's a lot of truth in that. Just being here to celebrate that, I hope individuals continue that message and teach their young children that there are people who have made sacrifices for them,' said Sheri Biggs, Republican party Congresswoman 3rd Congressional District of South Carolina. The ceremony includes a presentation of the colors, memorial plaque and wreath. The crowd sang songs and guest speakers spoke, with Senator Lindsey Graham addressing the group. 'Memorial Day is about serving those who didn't make it home,' said Senator Lindsey Graham. Senator Lindsey Graham said that over 1.1 million Americans have died in uniform serving the United States. Graham said Memorial Day is a sacred time to remember the bravery of the men and women in the military. The Richard Michael Campbell Veterans Nursing home is one place Senator Graham said he visits often. He said being here to remember the fallen soldiers is one token of his appreciation. 'Everybody here has somebody they know who was lost in a war, a buddy that never made it back home. These people understand probably better than most, the sacrifice that comes with being free and serving in the military. That's why I came here,' said Senator Lindsey Graham. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Parent arrested for fighting at high school softball game
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A man was arrested Friday evening after deputies say a fight broke out at a high school softball game. According to Anderson County Sheriff's Office a 'large group' of people, mostly parents, began fighting during a softball game at Belton Honea Path High School. The sheriff's office said there were deputies at the game when the fight broke out and they quickly acted to break up the fight. One man, Dillion Kyler Chapman, 25, was arrested and charged with disturbing a school. The sheriff's office said deputies are still investigating the fight and other charges could be possible. We will update this story if more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
