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Rally at Denton City Council Today

September 1, 2009 By TXsharon

Denton citizens do not want 5 gas wells 200' from their homes.Rally today at City Hall215 McKinney5:00On facebookPublic health risks … [Read more...]

Picture: 200 Foot Setback from Gas Wells in Texas

September 1, 2009 By TXsharon

Have I mentioned that Texas needs a Surface Owners Protection Act (SOPA)? Oh, maybe just a few times. Well, here is another example of why we need a SOPA in Texas. This is what a 200' setback looks like to a homeowner/landowner. The operator is … [Read more...]

Did this blogger expose an Exxon Mobil trade secret?

August 31, 2009 By TXsharon

We have a blogger down in south Texas! Exxon Mobil (XOM) has slapped a gag order on her claiming she is revealing trade secrets. Apparently XOM doesn't appreciate this blogger's particular brand of Spatula Video Reporting. NOTE: this reporting is … [Read more...]

TPA Round-up

August 31, 2009 By TXsharon

It's the week before Labor Day, and the Texas Progressive Alliance is hard at work bringing you the best of the Texas blogosphere. Here are this week's highlights.The Texas Cloverleaf wonders why only one person showed up to a budget meeting where … [Read more...]

I am deeply ashamed of Wise County and Parker County

August 30, 2009 By TXsharon

The majority of the people in both these counties profess to be Christians but they missed the Bible verse that says: By their fruits ye shall know them because their behavior is anything but Christian.Sen. Kennedy deserved honor from state … [Read more...]

Landfarms: Still Spreading Toxic Drilling Waste on Farmland

August 30, 2009 By TXsharon

Some call them landfarms and some call them mudfarms but I call them reckless endangerment of public health and safety.In May, I posted a story with video about a landfarm in Itasca, Texas which is the home of some of Texas' best blackland farmland. … [Read more...]

Earthquakes: Nine Earthquakes Hit Oklahoma in 24 Hours

August 29, 2009 By TXsharon

The earth has been moving for Oklahomans lately too--nine times to be exact.More earthquakes reported in central Oklahoma The survey reports the largest was at 9:09 p.m. Thursday, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake was felt in the same area.Quite a bit of … [Read more...]

Polls Show Americans Support Obama on Energy Issues

August 28, 2009 By TXsharon

LINKThe poll says that 55 percent of Americans approve of the way Obama is handling energy issues while 30 percent disapprove. By a somewhat narrower majority – 52 percent to 43 percent – Americans back a cap-and-trade system that would set a ceiling … [Read more...]

DENTON RESIDENTS CONTINUE STRUGGLE AGAINST GAS WELLS

August 28, 2009 By TXsharon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDENTON RESIDENTS CONTINUE STRUGGLE AGAINST GAS WELLSThe City Leaders Can't Ignore Us!The health of our park, our homes, and our hospitals is at risk. This Tuesday, September 1, we demand that the City Council votes NO to the … [Read more...]

Global Warmng Denier Appointed State’s Top Environmental Official

August 28, 2009 By TXsharon

Governor Rick Perry of Texas Pokes The Eye of the Federal EPA and Appoints a Climate Change Denier to be the State's Top Environmental OfficialPress release appended at end of postNew appointments at TCEQ leave Texas with little hope for clean air or … [Read more...]

Rayzor Ranch Neighbors, Here’s What Range Resources Drilling Looks Like

August 28, 2009 By TXsharon

A friend in the Marcellus Shale area sent out these pictures and first person experience of drilling Range style. I asked his permission to post it here so the Rayzor Ranch neighbors can brace themselves for what is to come if Range Resources drills … [Read more...]