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There’s intimidation, then there’s aggressive intimidation

January 9, 2010 By TXsharon

My bloggie friend Durango experienced some aggressive intimidation from industry today. with pictures... … [Read more...]

Jeff Weems, Democrat for Texas Railroad Commission

January 9, 2010 By TXsharon

The Amarillo Independent published a pretty good article about Jeff Weems, a "third-generation oil patcher." “No one’s watching the shop,” Weems said. The commission should be reviewing rules and regulations and amending them to reflect modern … [Read more...]

Commissioner Williams unsure of Texas Railroad Commission authority

January 8, 2010 By TXsharon

Yesterday I posted the following which, to those who don't know much about the Texas Railroad Commission's record, might seem like Williams is considering the best interest of those he serves.TRC Requests Drilling Moratorium Opinion From Attorney … [Read more...]

Ut Oh! Methane is increasing in our atmosphere!

January 8, 2010 By TXsharon

I wonder how come.James Hansen on David Letterman. He's actually smarter than or as smart as a 4th grader because he knows about Venus.If one dumb guy gets it why can't other dumb guys get it? … [Read more...]

Another coupling failure! Amarillo house explodes!

January 8, 2010 By TXsharon

Oh! It was Atmos. What a surprise.Amarillo Fire Department District Chief Jim Berry said the size and chaos of the scene would slow down the blast investigation. Atmos Energy personnel were driving stakes in the ground to see if they could find … [Read more...]

NCTCA Meeting Rescheduled to Wed. 13th

January 7, 2010 By TXsharon

The North Central Texas Communities Alliance has rescheduled their meeting due to the weather.Plan to attend the meeting on Wednesday, January 13th. Keep watching for an announcement. … [Read more...]

Dish mayor named ‘Gold Star Texan’

January 7, 2010 By TXsharon

Calvin's 'Gold Star Texan' award made WFAA news. Dish mayor named 'Gold Star Texan'by WFAA-TV ReportsPosted on January 7, 2010 at 11:55 AMDISH, Texas - The mayor of one of North Texas tiniest towns received a big honor.Dish Mayor Calvin Tillman was … [Read more...]

Brett Shipp: 24 Gas Leaks in Neighorhood

January 7, 2010 By TXsharon

WHY? Why has the Texas Railroad Commission allowed these failed couplings, 3 MILLION of them, to remain in place all over Texas? Why is Atomos still endangering Texas lives?Brett Ship keeps asking the hard questions. … [Read more...]

Can Natural Gas Development be Green?

January 7, 2010 By TXsharon

Is Green Gas possible? Who knows. One thing I do know: They can and should do better.Fort Worth Weekly has published another information packed article: Greening the Gas Field? There are affordable, safer and cleaner ways to produce n. gas so why … [Read more...]

Tell Chevron to Clean Up Its Toxic Mess in Ecuador

January 7, 2010 By TXsharon

Targeting: John Watson (Chevron CEO)Sponsored by: Rainforest Action NetworkOver the course of twenty-six years of oil drilling in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, U.S. oil giant Chevron deliberately dumped more than 18 billion gallons of toxic … [Read more...]

TRC Requests Drilling Moratorium Opinion From Attorney General

January 7, 2010 By TXsharon

I'm going to try to post about this with no sarcasm. Texas Railroad Commission asks for opinion on whether it has authority to halt drillingTexas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams has asked state Attorney General Greg Abbott for a legal opinion … [Read more...]