2017-03-01
In an abrupt reversal, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina is withdrawing his support for a proposed refinery near Hebbronville, at least for now.
Citing environmental concerns, Tijerina stated his intentions during a Tuesday afternoon discussion about the refinery at the Eagle Ford Shale Consortium's regional meeting at Laredo Community College. With a ranching and business career that includes experience in the oil and gas industry, Tijerina said he originally supported the project but changed his…