Resolution honors Marie Flickinger, a Houston community activist and civic leader.

The Texas Senate passed a resolution to honor Marie Flickinger, a Houston community activist and civic leader who passed away in 2024. Flickinger was known for her investigative journalism, particularly exposing toxic waste dumping at the Brio Superfund site. She was a founding member of the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce and served on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees for nearly 30 years. Flickinger also coordinated emergency relief efforts during Hurricane Harvey and secured infrastructure improvements to mitigate flooding.

Resolution honors Marie Flickinger, a Houston community activist and civic leader.

The Texas Senate passed a resolution to honor Marie Flickinger, a Houston community activist and civic leader who passed away in 2024. Flickinger was known for her investigative journalism, particularly exposing toxic waste dumping at the Brio Superfund site. She was a founding member of the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce and served on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees for nearly 30 years. Flickinger also coordinated emergency relief efforts during Hurricane Harvey and secured infrastructure improvements to mitigate flooding.