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Holey buckets Batman!

April 14, 2008 By TXsharon

Those things never fill up! … [Read more...]

My friend, Wendee Holtcamp, swims with sharks.

April 11, 2008 By TXsharon

She is in Australia working on a documentary for Discovery Channel. Read her blog and see pictures HEREShe quotes Twain:Mark Twain, “Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain.”Only Wendee has no fear of swimming with sharks. … [Read more...]

Visualize Big Oil’s $11 BILLION Quarterly Profits

April 9, 2008 By TXsharon

David Van Os Speaks Out:Robber Barons and Truckers Poor Big Oil - it is suffering such an economic squeeze that it has absolutely no choice but to pass its suffering on to the public through ever-rising prices for gasoline, diesel and other fuels. … [Read more...]

Hello? Wise County Democrats?

April 9, 2008 By TXsharon

A total of 96 Democrats voted in the primary run-off election in Wise County. When I got to the polls yesterday evening, I was the 4th to vote in my precinct. Way to GOTV Democrats. … [Read more...]

Ignorant TX Voters Hand Michael Williams, Paid Protector of Oil and Gas, Another Term as Railroad Commissioner

April 9, 2008 By TXsharon

Pathetic!Get ready for more of THIS!And THIS!And THIS!And THIS!And THIS!And THIS!And THIS!And etc... … [Read more...]

TPA Blog Round-up

April 7, 2008 By TXsharon

It's Monday and that means it is time for another Texas Progressive Alliance Blog Round-Up. The weekly round up is compiled from submissions submitted by member bloggers. All the members remind everyone to vote Tuesday in the runnoff elections.Matt … [Read more...]

"The Railroad Commission has failed to protect Texans from oil and gas drillers"

April 4, 2008 By TXsharon

War of the WellsThe Railroad Commission has failed to protect Texans from oil and gas drillers, so citizens are learning to fight back on their own. by Rusty MiddletonI've been waiting for the Texas Observer article! Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Will that drilling rig make you sick?

April 3, 2008 By TXsharon

Arlington Woman Claims Drill Rig Causes SicknessDenbraber thinks that, if she is getting sick, others are probably getting sick, too. She is now asking state lawmakers to consider passing new drilling regulations to protect those with chemical … [Read more...]

WFAA Gets Peabody Award for Probing Railroad Commission "Dubious Practices"

April 2, 2008 By TXsharon

2007 Peabody Award WinnersFor excellence in radio and television broadcastingMoney for Nothing, The Buried and the Dead, Television Justice, Kinder PrisonWFAA-TVThe Dallas station distinguished itself with not one but four investigative series in … [Read more...]

I Need Your Help Now More Than Ever

April 1, 2008 By TXsharon

(Early voting is happening now! Please make sure we have a candidate who's capable of doing the job for us. Go vote for Dale Henry, Texas Railroad Commissioner!)A message from Dale:Today marked the start of early voting in the April 8 Democratic … [Read more...]

Texas Demystified! Delegate Allocation and Caucus Process Flow Chart

April 1, 2008 By TXsharon

Thanks to Vince at Capitol Annex for this handy flow chart that demystifies the Texas Delegate and Caucus process.Texas Democratic Delegate Allocation & Caucus Processby Vince LeibowitzI’ve been asked by a number of people to help comprise a flow … [Read more...]