Salinas: We need a state historical marker erected at the site of the old Hayes-Sammons mixing plant – Rio Grande Guardian

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Salinas: We need a state historical marker erected at the site of the old Hayes-Sammons mixing plant – Rio Grande Guardian

MISSION, Texas – Environmental activist Ester Salinas would like to see a state historical marker erected on land that used to house the infamous Hayes-Sammons commercial-grade pesticide plant in Mission. The mixing plant was located at Miller Avenue and East Eighth Street, in downtown Mission. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s website, it was operated by the Hayes-Sammons Chemical Company from 1945 to 1968. The compan…