Singleton United/Unidos

West Dallas residents have requested that the City of Dallas rezone about 256 acres of industrial land near their residential homes, and the first public hearing was held on Nov. 18 to discuss the issue.

West Dallas residents are still waiting for the EPA's reports highlighting the impacts of industry groups in their neighborhood.

A proposed code amendment could prevent environmental justice efforts to battle industry polluters, like amortization efforts in West Dallas.

West Dallas residents oppose GAF's renewal application at TCEQ's public meeting, hoping their concerns will be considered in the final decision.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fishes at Fish Trap lake to better understand the pollution West Dallas residents have faced for decades.

La Bajada Neighborhood Community Association and neighbors are trying to appeal the quasi-judicial board's decision at the county or district court level, and have until Monday, Aug. 28, according to West Dallas City Councilmember Omar Narvaez’ office.

Janie Cisneros credits her neighborhood-based activism to serendipity. She is the leader of Singleton United/Unidos, a newly established neighborhood association in West Dallas, fighting for clean air and the removal of the long-standing roofing shingles plant, GAF, from her residential neighborhood.