Texas Sharon's Bluedaze

Ut oh! Williams won’t like this but Flower Mound and Argyle need to see this video.

January 18, 2010 By TXsharon

Here's a public relations propaganda video gone wrong.You might remember that I've mentioned often how corrosive hydrocarbons and drilling waste are and how they will corrode the pipelines and cause them to leak. Well...DOT proposes fine for Williams … [Read more...]

Poll: Are you concerned about drilling?

January 18, 2010 By TXsharon

Go HERE to vote in the poll. Poll Are you concerned about possible environmental or public health effects of gas drilling in Southern Denton County? Yes … [Read more...]

TPA Round-up

January 18, 2010 By TXsharon

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes you a happy MLK Day as it brings you this week's blog highlights.Off the Kuff takes a look at some demographic trends in the Houston area.Something STINKS about TCEQ's recent Fort Worth air study. Considering … [Read more...]

Hey Flower Mound! About Williams and that good neighbor bull

January 18, 2010 By TXsharon

I just wanted to remind you what a great neighbor they were to these folks in Grandview.Water FoulAn aquifer is at risk – along with property values, livestock, and dreams – after gas wells move in.By PETER GORMAN … [Read more...]

Attention Flower Mound Residents

January 17, 2010 By TXsharon

TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGTHURSDAY, JANUARY 21, AT 6:00 PMTown Hall, 2121 Crosstimbers, Flower MoundAFFECTINGOUR FAMILIES, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR PROPERTY VALUESWhat’s Happening: Williams Drilling has requested a Centralized Collection Facility in Flower … [Read more...]

Texas Railroad Commission’s handling of Aruba Petroleum latest toxic spill

January 17, 2010 By TXsharon

When the Texas Railroad Commission inspector arrived at the scene of the latest toxic drilling waste spill at Tim and Christine Ruggiero's home, he arrived with the Aruba Petroleum representative.Synchronicity? Coincidence? Set up?Two hours later, a … [Read more...]

Mayor Tillman’s comments before the Texas Railroad Commission

January 17, 2010 By TXsharon

Calvin Tillman, Mayor of DISH, Texas addressed the Texas Railroad Commission regarding a moratorium in the Barnett Shale. You can read this address HERE.BEWARE, DIZZYING SPIN: Oil & Gas Lawyer's blog:Tiny Town of Dish, Texas Stirs Up Hornet's … [Read more...]

Barnett Shale Asthma Rates Staggering

January 16, 2010 By TXsharon

In the Barnett Shale area, 25% of 4th grade children have asthma!EPA intervention needed!That compares to a statewide average of 7.1%.These numbers come from a first of its kind project led by Cook's Children's Health Care System.In D-FW, 'sobering' … [Read more...]

Hey Williams Petroleum! The jig is up on your Flower Mound toxic drilling waste dump!

January 15, 2010 By TXsharon

Williams continues to claim they are "good neighbors."If your neighbor collected sewage from surrounding communities, stored it in your neighborhood then piped it to another neighborhood would you call that neighborly?Flower Mound Citizens take … [Read more...]

TCEQ’s Barnett Shale Air Study in Fort Worth Stinks

January 15, 2010 By TXsharon

Nice try TCEQ but something is stinky about your air study in Fort Worth.This test was conducted in a rush after the previous appearance by a TCEQ representative at Council resulted in a stern lecture by Mikey. This performance appeared to serve two … [Read more...]

Range Resources Rig Blows Diesel in Denton, Texas

January 15, 2010 By TXsharon

This is a sad sight to see anywhere but it's especially bad right next to a hospital, a home for elderly, residents' homes and doctors' offices. It's also unnecessary. Some of the more responsible operators use emission control devices on their rigs. … [Read more...]