Different day, same crap

Trans Texas Corridor back... AGAINTxDOT Study maps look eerily similar to TTCTxDOT is hosting public meetings along the I-35 corridor to solicit public feedback on its Texas-Oklahoma Passenger Rail Study. Their documents show a map of a passenger rail in the I-35 corridor from Brownsville, McAllen,...

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Breaking News

We're told TRWD Directors called an emergency board meeting then voted to kick Director, Mary Kelleher, out of Executive Session.Mary Kelleher says, hell no, I won't go. We don't know that she actually said that, but sources say she's still onsite and isn't going anywhere.#TEAMKELLEHER #GOMARY#STANDWITHMARYKELLE...

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It would be funny if it wasn't so scary

Read about Julie Wilson heading up the Fort Worth Blue Zone project in the FW Weekly.  You can get caught up on Count Dracula too.They’re confused, astounded, and angry that Julie H. Wilson, the woman who represented Chesapeake Energy, the woman who led public meetings in North Texas to tout the...

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Dear Friends,

This is true Americana !!!! Of the 84 candidates on the ballot, 77 are committed to attend our Candidate Fair. Make sure you vote in the Straw Poll because past results have shown that 70% of those winning the Straw Poll actually won in the Primary. Go to the website below for information on Parking,...

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And then there is this....

Fitch Downgrades Tarrant Regional Water District, Texas' Water Revs to 'AA'; Outlook Sta...

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The records belong to THE PEOPLE

Apparently the Tarrant Regional Water District still doesn't get that.  WHY would a board member's request to see records be denied?It's YOUR water and YOUR money.Bless Mary Kelleher.  YOUR local hero.Tarrant Regional Water District Board Member Mary Kelleher has begun legal action in her...

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Colorado gets pissed, Texas, well...get pissed!

Buying Influence: Colorado lawmaker under fireCalls to investigate Macquarie deal, as road privatization continues to draw public outrage in TX & around U.S.NOTE: As public outrage over road privatization continues to grow, the following developments in Colorado raise concerns over Texas lawmakers...

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That rumbling you hear?

It's the Azle earthquake folks in Austin. Kudos, Az...

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Speaking of fundraisers...

Saturday night, Jonathan Stickland hosted a fundraiser at the Hurst Convention Center.  It was packed!  Approximately 600 people showed up for the event.  30 State Rep's were in attendance and several big wigs spoke by video conference. Michael Quinn Sullivan was on hand as well.  He...

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Flaming Faucet Fundraising Reception in Weatherford

Flaming Faucet Fundraising ReceptionSaturday Feb. 1st6:00-8:00 p.m.At the Home of Steve & Shyla Lipsky in Weatherford, Texas.  Earth~ $2500  Water ~$1000 Air~ $500 Fire~$250$50.00 suggested individual contributionContribute online todayor mail your check toThe Lon Burnam CampaignPO Box...

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Austin or bust!

It's been a busy week around Lone Star headquarters.  It started Monday with the packed earthquake meeting in Azle.  Several local activists showed up to catch the residents up on HOW you save YOUR town.  Several new local activists joined the ranks on Monday.They will be on a bus...

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Did they just say that?

Did the notoriously weak on all city matters, "news" paper just go after the DA office and the PD?We had to read it to believe it.But if there is new evidence, the residents of Fort Worth have a right to know what it is. After all, serious allegations have been made against members of the city’s police...

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50 years, will be too late

A letter to the editor in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram makes an excellent point.  WHO is going to answer?Smoking and ’quakesTwo items on page 11B of Friday’s paper, one about tobacco control programs and the other on gas industry operations and earthquakes, provide a startling juxtaposition.Fifty...

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It smells bad and it tastes bad

But the Tarrant Regional Water District says it's ok to drink.Do YOU trust them? Last week, the Tarrant Regional Water District switched the water supply for two treatment plants to Lake Benbrook because of maintenance work on the pipeline from the Richland-Chambers Reservoir. Also, the water line from...

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The Calvary is coming...to Azle

Folks living in Azle need to get caught up on Gas Drilling 101.  The meeting held by the paid politicians didn't help at all.So in rides some of our favorite activists to the rescue.North Central Texas Communities Alliance in partnership with Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project and...

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram promises to do better

The heavily biased S-T put out a long apology, after being talked about on a national radio show.One could only hope they carry this new found sense of duty and promises into the upcoming elections.Don't hold your breath though, they already left out candidates for many local races.  And we've...

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Azle, Welcome to Fort Worth

Seems many at the Public Meeting last night in Azle were surprised that it would be a meeting where questions wouldn't be answered.  Even some "news" reporters were baffled and irritated.  Have these "news" reporters never attended a meeting in Tarrant County?  This is how the dog and...

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