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Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin
By Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) at Fox 26 Houston
· June 6, 2026
· 1 min read
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
The fatal shooting of John Gabriel Mendoza Jr. by a Brazoria County Sheriff's deputy in Lake Jackson raises questions about law enforcement protocols and transparency in the region. While The Woodlands is located in Montgomery County, the incident's proximity to the Houston area, which The Woodlands is a part of, means that residents may be concerned about the potential for similar incidents to occur locally. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, which serves The Woodlands, will likely face scrutiny over its own use-of-force policies and procedures. As the investigation into Mendoza's death unfolds, The Woodlands residents may be watching to see how the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies respond to calls for greater accountability and transparency. This incident may also spark renewed discussions about police training and community relations in the greater Houston area, including The Woodlands.
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Published: June 6, 2026 ·
Source: Fox 26 Houston ·
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