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PHOTO: Dr. Armendariz sworn in as EPA Region 5 Administrator

February 2, 2010 By TXsharon

I wanted to be there but couldn't so my friend sent me this photo. … [Read more...]

Flower Mound Mayor Does Not Understand Drilling Process

February 2, 2010 By TXsharon

I just watched a tape of the latest Flower Mound meeting where the mayor spoke as a citizen. (Click HERE and it's about 10 minutes in during the public participation) She was challenging Tom Haden about what was in the jars he brought to the last … [Read more...]

Chesapeake Energy’s errant email exposes the bully behind the DISH threats.

February 2, 2010 By TXsharon

Chesapeake Energy is hiding behind the Texas Pipeline Association to harass and threaten the good people of DISH, Texas. Last Wednesday I sent out an S.O.S. for the Town of DISH: S.O.S!!! DISH Mayor Threatened by Big Gas Today an email slip up … [Read more...]

I can’t shut up about that Barnett Shale Town Hall meeting.

February 1, 2010 By TXsharon

I have more venting to do about the BS venting (see previous post for background).Does it seem logical to anyone else that there would be no need for an EXCEPTION DOCUMENT listing the occasions where venting is acceptable if venting is NEVER … [Read more...]

Barnett ShaleTown Hall Meeting: Corrections and unanswered questions

February 1, 2010 By TXsharon

The Barnett Shale Town Hall meeting last Thursday evening was advertised as an opportunity for representatives from state agencies to "educate" residents of Denton on permitting processes, various planned drilling projects and facilities.I regret … [Read more...]

PHOTO: Josh Fox accepts Sundance award for Gasland

January 31, 2010 By TXsharon

Here's the photo.And another photo HERECheck HERE to see what Josh was wearing under his suit. … [Read more...]

Flower Mound Hineygate Continues

January 31, 2010 By TXsharon

I honestly do not know what to make of this quote from the Dallas Morning News:Both women, who have acknowledged their actions and been cleared of sexual harassment, said the complaint was politically motivated. Whaaaa???When is pinching the hiney of … [Read more...]

Picture: Gas Well Emissions

January 31, 2010 By TXsharon

From a regular reader:Well site emissions in Booger County in the Savell Field. Wonder if the TCEQ could find this stuff? Treating equipment at many, many well sites is burning raw sour natural gas. All these sites are additive. … [Read more...]

Gasland Wins Sundance Award

January 31, 2010 By TXsharon

I just received this message from Josh Fox:I was wearing your t shirt tonight when I won the sundance award for gasland..thank you so muchJoshWahoo!!!Special Jury Prize: Documentary:GASLAND, directed by Josh Fox (film page).Avg criticWIRE Rating : … [Read more...]

HELP DISH, Texas help you!

January 31, 2010 By TXsharon

One tiny town spent 10% of its annual budget for an ambient air study and broke the myth of natural gas as a clean energy wide open. The DISH air study was the first private study made publicly available to help victims of shale drilling all across … [Read more...]

28 DISH residents tested by state for drilling toxins

January 30, 2010 By TXsharon

Thursday, during the Town Hall meeting in Argyle, TDSHS representative revealed that blood and urine samples had been collected from 28 randomly chosen DISH residents.Samples from Dish in the labState picks 28 residents at random to test for possible … [Read more...]