North texas air quality hits new lows, despite dallas' plant closure plan

A new report from the American Lung Association ranks the Dallas-Fort Worth region as the ninth worst in the country for ozone pollution, a worrying trend that persists despite city efforts to combat air toxicity.

City moves ahead with plan to study plant closure costs

Dallas city leaders voted to allocate $200,000 for consultants to assess the cost of shutting down two controversial shingle plants, a move residents have long demanded due to alleged pollution.

However, the vote does not guarantee plant closures and the process is ongoing. Early estimates suggest the cost could reach tens of millions of dollars.

Residents and environmental groups hailed the move as a crucial step, but also expressed frustration over the city's continued reliance on polluting industries in predominantly low-income neighborhoods.