March Meeting 2026

Our last civic club meeting discussion was done on the continual flaring during March, 2026 by our neighbor Invista Plant.

Email sent to Invista on behalf of the community regarding the extensive flaring.

To: PCS-Emissions Event (PCS) & Control, Pollution (PCS) BEGIN

Concerns Regarding Prolonged Flaring at Invista Plant on Hwy 225

Residents of Oak Meadows, located behind the Invista plant, express concerns regarding prolonged flaring activity. During the entire month of March 2026, the plant was flaring continuously, 24 hours a day. When this was raised directly with plant personnel at an HCAP meeting held at Valero Manchester, a representative, Mr. Jason Sanders, stated that the facility could flare as much as it wanted. This response has caused additional concern among residents. Many neighbors have reported strong odors from the flaring entering their homes. At a recent Civic Club meeting, multiple residents shared complaints and provided photos showing the size and intensity of the flare. For context, Invista previously operated under the name Petro Logistics. At their Corpus Christi facility, there was a class action lawsuit involving nearby residents. While our community hopes to avoid a similar situation, the continued flaring and resulting impacts on residents are concerning. We respectfully request any assistance or guidance you can provide in addressing this matter. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Please become active in your neighborhood associations meetings as we continue to work for the concerns and issues surrounding our neighborhood.