Southwest Crossing, an aging Community in Houston where nearly 20 percent of residents are over 65, is fighting against CenterPoint Energy's plan to build a gas storage facility holding 300,000 gallons of liquid propane against their neighborhood's back wall. The predominantly Black community argues that this is environmental racism and raises concerns about mental health impacts. CenterPoint is also trying to run a new natural gas pipeline through their properties, with residents only becoming aware of the plan after employees were seen surveying their property without permission. The community is concerned about the risks and the potential use of eminent domain.

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