Texas signed off on the restoration of this old coal mine. Now a leaky landfill is contaminating groundwater.

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By Naveena SadasivamOct 30, 2019, 1:00 am216 pts
It seems like everyone in Rockdale is talking about Sandow Lakes Ranch. That’s because so many residents of this old mining hub in Central Texas believe that the fate of the 32,000-acre tract is crucial to the future of their town. For years, the ranch’s owner has been trying to sell the property, and for…

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