Water Texas a No Show

The cross partisan event hosted in Bastrop this weekend sounded a lot like the forum TRIP put on a couple of years ago, that the City of Fort Worth and the Trinity River Vision Authority bailed on. WHY would those who are looking to spend millions of taxpayer dollars not answer questions of the taxpayers?...

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Only in Texas

'If a U.S. President attempted such a maneuver, angry mobs would march on Washington.''TRWD lawyers plan to keep the suit held up in court past next year’s election cycle, by claiming governmental immunity (which was denied), and by making a jurisdictional plea (which doesn’t even make sense).  In...

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Define Boondoggle.

Durango does, in true Durango style........Googling "Boondoggle" and clicking on the Wikipedia Boondoggle article, in the first and second and third paragraphs we read....A boondoggle is a project that is considered a useless waste of both time and money, yet is often continued due to extraneous...

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You're Invited to a Pubic Meeting on Water Services Privatization Study

Water Utility Task Force studying privatization of City water services to Take Public Input, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m., City HallPlease plan to attend and speak up on this very important issue.On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 24, Fort Worth water and wastewater customers have the opportunity to provide...

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This is what a "news" article looks like

The Fort Worth Business Press wrote a real news article on the growing lawsuits against the Tarrant Regional Water District.We've enjoyed the factual, seemingly non biased writing of the Biz Press.  If they'd stop hiring former FWST writers to write their stories, they'd be way ahead of the game....

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Really?

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram never ceases to amaze us. Their most recent editorial made us LOL.Decision by Army Corps of Engineers shortsighted, costly and hurtful Though it sounds like they are talking about the Trinity River Vision, it's the FWST, so of course, they aren't. If the editorial board...

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TRWD thinks it can not be sued while TFGT thinks otherwise

From Mr. Durango's blog---Incoming tonight from Texans For Government Transparency regarding their ongoing attempt to teach the Tarrant Regional Water District that Soviet Union style governing is long gone from the planet and that the TRWD is operating in a place called America where dictators extending...

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Tubing the Trinity Cancelled

Apparently there was a lot of crap talked at the Tarrant Regional Water Board meeting yesterday.How would the General Manager not know that the Floating with Feces / Rocking the River on the Trinity was cancelled? WHY would board members not vote to spend money to protect public health?  WHY would...

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Define Unanimous

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is at again. And the readers they have left are paying the price.There are several definitions online for "unanimous"1. Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.2. Based on or characterized by complete assent or agreement. 3. Unanimously...

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Right on, Clyde

Read the latest Letter from Clyde in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  If they won't tell you the truth, he will.James Clawson wonders where the money is going since the city seems to be in a perpetual budget crunch.Here’s where a bunch of it is going, James. The Trinity River Vision (TRV) Tax Increment...

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You don't say...

Flooding and fracking media blackout in waterlogged, Gasland, Colorado.How many wells are fracked in the flood plains of Tarrant County? YOU don't want to know. As Forrest says, Stupid is as stupid does.See Gasland 2 in Fort Worth, Saturday the 28th @ 7 p.m.In the meantime, view a video of the Colorado...

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What's in a name?

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is at it again. Free advertising for their beloved boondoggle. Again, what's in it for them? Or do they just not want to be cut from the cocktail party invite list?This time it's all about the name, though they just wrote about that a day or so ago.  At least they recycle.The...

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Somewhere just froze over

Thanks to all those behind the scenes WHO made this happen.  Now, where can those WHO work to pay for water go see it when they get off?September 17 TRWD Board meeting to be streamed li...

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A boondoggle by any other name -

Is still a boondoggle.Changing the name of the Trinity River Vision because of its negative connotations won't get them funding either.The article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram asks Could the TRV become Panther City Island, maybe?The article then goes on to tell you it's pretty much a done deal.  (So...

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Bridges to Nowhere

The latest update in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on the Trinity River Vision Central City Panther Island Boondoggle had a few telling sentences.  We're telling you again, pay attention.  YOU can't afford not to.  YOU are the one paying.In case you missed it the first read through, we...

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WHAT did they say?

The title of the latest Business Press article, is---TRWD to raise raw water rates; make loan to Trinity Uptown projectHow can anyone type that with a straight face?The readers don't buy it.  You can tell from their comments.  Maybe the author should go back to working for the ST... What's...

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"The city has an excellent gas ordinance"

Said no one ever. Okay, maybe a paid representative from the gas industry who doesn't live in the city, let alone the state. Last night actual Fort Worth residents packed the Fort Worth City Council concerned about THEIR property, neighborhoods and quality of life.  Isn't that what the council...

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The Fort Worth Star-Telegram takes its final plunge

Ever heard of the Voice of the Customer? Apparently Jim Witt hasn't.  Not only does the "news" paper not like views that differ from theirs, now they only want you to leave a comment if you have a Facebook account.  Um, isn't their customer base mostly from another generation?  One that...

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Save Fort Worth - TODAY!

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Panther Island Pipe Dreams

If YOU ain't got the money, sit down and shut up already.Changing the name of the Trinity River Vision won't help, if it walks like a boondoggle...From the Fort Worth Business Press---Moving Forward: Schedule, name in flux, but TRV work rolls...

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Gasland Part II

Working Films Reel Power - Earthworks' Oil & Gas Accountability Project - Texas Drought Project - North Central Texas Communities Alliance - FWCANDO and director, Josh Fox, bring myth piercing documentary on fracking, "GASLAND 2", to the historic Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth.Director, Josh Fox...

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Save YOUR Firetruck

We received a copy of this letter that went to the Fort Worth Mayor and councilmembers, along with other members.  YOU might want to read it.No one ever thinks about firetrucks, until they need one.Save My FiretruckAs if we didn't have enough problems in getting the FW Council to be more than a...

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The question is - WHO?

There have been some interesting Letters to the Editor in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram since they told you don't blame the city for raising YOUR water rates.  (What kind of "news" paper does that?  Oh yes, our kind).  Maybe the paper, who tells you WHO to vote for, should be to blame?If...

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