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Why Denton fracking ban is not a taking and not illegal

August 4, 2014 By TXsharon

Despite the really crazy rhetoric coming from industry, based on established Texas law and federal law, the Denton fracking ban is not illegal and is not a taking. Earthworks commissioned a legal opinion from Jordan Yeager the attorney who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denton

Updated: The fracking industry accuses Denton residents of consorting with Russia while they consort with Russia

July 20, 2014 By TXsharon

The fracking industry and their supporters have accused the Frack Free Denton grassroots organization that is seeking a ban on fracking in the Denton city limits of receiving money from Russia. ...Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman … [Read more...]

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Denton Council to residents: We broke it. You fix it.

July 16, 2014 By TXsharon

I don't know how many reporters I spoke with yesterday before the Denton City Council voted to either adopt the citizen initiative to ban fracking in the city or rejected it but I told each one the same thing: The Denton Council has never shown any … [Read more...]

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Denton resident who owns minerals supports fracking ban

July 14, 2014 By TXsharon

I received this beautifully written essay from a mineral owner who is a Denton resident. If someone offered to give you $10, but in exchange, you would have to agree to put a child at increased risk for leukemia, would you do it? What if the dollar … [Read more...]

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Caught on video: Petition circulators deceive Denton residents

July 13, 2014 By TXsharon

The fracking industry is waging a "shock and awe" attack on residents of Denton, Texas. After a decade of being bullied by an industry that refuses to follow any rules, residents are saying, "We've had enough" and seek to ban fracking in the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denton Tagged With: Denton, fracking, Texas

UPDATED: SCAM ALERT: Texas mineral owners receive letter from Texas Royalty Council

July 8, 2014 By TXsharon

I had to update this because the lies are getting bigger and BIGGER. See below. The Texas Royalty Council sent a misleading letter to royalty owners urging them to oppose the Denton fracking ban. The letter is titled Mineral Owner WARNING … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denton

Paid AstroTurf group circulating petition to support fracking in Denton

July 3, 2014 By TXsharon

AstroTurf - refers to apparently grassroots-based citizen groups or coalitions that are primarily conceived, created and/or funded by corporations, industry trade associations, political interests or public relations firms. The Rumor Someone in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denton

Some issues with AP’s article about the Denton fracking ban

June 21, 2014 By TXsharon

There are so many issues with AP's recent article about the Denton fracking ban that I feel compelled to set things straight. Money for nothing. These two opening paragraphs certainly do sound sensational and make it seem like fracking has … [Read more...]

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A fracking ban is the only way to save Denton

June 20, 2014 By TXsharon

  A stronger ordinance will not save Denton from fracking disaster. Newly discovered information about the way drilling was permitted in Denton illustrates why a stronger ordinance won't prevent drilling in backyards. For years, Denton … [Read more...]

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Chris Faulkner wants Denton residents to fall on their swords for fracking

May 31, 2014 By TXsharon

Chris Faulkner, CEO of Breitling Energy does not live near fracking but he thinks you should. In a couple of his most recent podcasts on KRLD radio, Faulkner derides Denton, Texas residents for wanting to keep fracking out of their backyards. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chris Faulkner, Denton, EagleRidge, Frack Master, propaganda Tagged With: Breitling Energy

Success for Frack Free Denton while city continues to fail

May 28, 2014 By TXsharon

Yesterday the City of Denton validated the signatures on the fracking ban petition. Now the initiative will go to the city council and they have 60 days to hold a public hearing where they will, most likely and again, ignore the will of the people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denton, EagleRidge

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