Residents near a Bastrop-area animal byproduct rendering facility are fed up with a persistent, foul odor that has led to over five hundred complaints in the past twenty years. Despite Darling Ingredients' efforts to comply with environmental regulations and reduce hydrogen sulfide concentrations, residents like Joy Casnovsky remain unconvinced and plan to continue their campaign until the odors cease. The TCEQ, criticized for being a 'reluctant regulator,' is under pressure to prioritize community well-being over industry interests.

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