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If Michael Williams is the best the GOP has, then we have no worries

February 21, 2009 By TXsharon

The most spectacular failure in Texas politics:From Rachel Maddow...there are no black elected officials in the Republican Party on national levels—none in the House of Representatives, none in the United States State, no American Republican … [Read more...]

Fort Worth, Is this your future with Barnett Shale pipelines and compressors?

February 21, 2009 By TXsharon

Deep Dish - A look at a town crisscrossed with pipelines If you think Barnett Shale money is free, take a look at the real cost. This is the future in the Barnett Shale. … [Read more...]

We Need More Representatives Like Lon Burnam and Wendy Davis

February 21, 2009 By TXsharon

Lon Burnam filed six bills to help victims of the shale:HB 1533 requires the Texas Railroad Commission to notify certain elected officials upon receipt of gas drilling permit applications in Tarrant CountyHB 1534 requires natural gas production and … [Read more...]

Officials Suggest Gas Drilling Technique is Safe, Then Acknowledge Lack of Evidence

February 21, 2009 By TXsharon

NY State Admits Ignoring Threat to City’s Drinking WaterWell Duh! Like I said: If hydraulic fracturing is so damn safe, why does Big Oil need exemptions?In two documents released last October and earlier this month, the Department of Environmental … [Read more...]

I Have a New Blog Look

February 20, 2009 By TXsharon

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Barnett Shale Drilling Rig Environmental Impact Equals City of 4,000

February 19, 2009 By TXsharon

What is the fuss about drilling a Barnett Shale well? A Barnett well site with a drilling rig operating for three months has the same impact as a city of 4,000 people,- Water use, solid waste generation, air emissions and traffic. The O&G … [Read more...]

Video: Hydraulic Fracture – Barnett Shale Gas Well

February 17, 2009 By TXsharon

Video updated with annotations. Thanks to OGAP for the frack facts.Drilling the Barnet Shale for natural gas is responsible for most of the smog in North Central Texas, according to a new peer-reviewed study. Currently, there are nearly 10,000 … [Read more...]

Carthage Pipeline Explosion Pictures

February 17, 2009 By TXsharon

From an email: The DCP Midstream facility in Carthage experienced an explosion and fire this morning and these are some of the pictures that hit the wire. Event occurred around 10:30 am on 2/11/09. Previous blog post HEREThis could be the next … [Read more...]

TPA Weekly Round-up

February 17, 2009 By TXsharon

It is Monday, and that means it is time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance's Weekly Round-Up.Off the Kuff takes a look at the early possibilities for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2010.Vince at Capitol Annex takes a … [Read more...]