San Jacinto: What’s in the Air and Water
Two upcoming environmental town halls in East Harris County hosted by Public Health Watch
We want to hear from you!
Public Health Watch will host two community town halls in early 2026 focused on environmental health reporting, government accountability and community right-to-know issues in East Harris County. We hope you will join us for these community conversations about the most pressing environmental issues facing your community.
The first event, held on February 19, will focus on recent cancer studies conducted in East Harris County. Reporting by Public Health Watch has found glaring issues around government transparency in relation to these studies. We will be joined by experts on cancer data and public health who will speak about the need for state and local governments to inform residents about critical cancer trends in their neighborhoods.
The second event, held on March 5, will focus on new reporting from Public Health Watch examining the widespread health risks posed by chemical barges on the San Jacinto River. We will be joined by experts on the barge industry and air pollution to discuss how residents can work together to protect themselves and demand action from government regulators.
Local organizations will have resources on:
✅ Air quality and air monitoring (how to read a monitor, how to check to see if it’s safe outside)
✅ Healthcare, cancer prevention and detection and how to talk to your doctor
✅ How to report a problem to the authorities
✅ How to contact government agencies and your elected officials
All residents of East Harris County are encouraged to stop by and share their experiences and hopes for the future of their communities.
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PHW town halls are free to attend! Registration in advance is encouraged but not required.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Highlands, Texas
6 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 5
Channelview, Texas
6 – 7:30 PM
Read the reporting: