WHO won Durango's Best of for 2011?TRIP. Congratulations river watchers! Check out Durango's other picks he...
Fort Worth Watchdogs
Thứ Sáu, 30 tháng 9, 2011
Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 9, 2011
Money Pit
Fort Worth Fire Training CenterTwo years ago, Clyde Picht asked WHO was going to pay to move the Fort Worth Police and Fire Training Academy that needs to be moved because of Trinity Uptown and the Trinity River Vision.Think he knew the answer?YOU ...
Calling Trophy Club
Trophy Club Clock TowerYou paying attention out there?You better be. A developer wants to develop and side step the council and planning and zoning commission. Read the story and the letter to the editor (from a citizen who's paying attention) in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.To Town Manager...
Thứ Tư, 28 tháng 9, 2011
Best of Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Weekly has released their Best of Edition for 2011. Pick one up, check it out.In addition to finding all the best spots in town, you can read about groups and people we've told you about - NCTCA, Clyde Picht, Ann Sutherland and Layla Caraway, just to name a few.WHO was the politician...
Negligent omission
Did YOU and your family Tube the Trinity at the Rockin the River event on the Trinity River? Did you find it odd you had to sign the following to do so? Notice 'the District' isn't responsible for their own negligence or omission. WHO is?Good thing someone tested the water. Event Name:...
Thứ Ba, 27 tháng 9, 2011
What's wrong with Texas?
You wouldn't believe how many people google that phrase each day.Most of us here at Lone Star are all lifelong Texans, the rest got here as quick as they could. We love Texas though sadly, these days, we can relate to WHY people would be asking that question.Here's a few things just to get...
Texas Water Wars
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cheers and Jeers this weekend shows WHO’s paying attention. Maybe YOU should. Before it’s too late.Remember, they are only paying for what they use when a meter’s running.Jeers: To the gas well drillers of Barnett Shale and their TV commercial on water conservation. ...
Thứ Hai, 26 tháng 9, 2011
Maybe no one will notice
The Fort Worth Business Press has another article on the Trinity River Vision, the article talks about a meeting held a month ago. Makes you wonder WHY would they be covering that now?The $909 million dollar taxpayer funded project seems to have risen in cost again. At this point, it's just...
Tell it like it is
Trinity River Vision's Cowtown WakeparkNot just what they want to hear.That’s what a letter to the editor in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram did.A few weeks ago they asked for your opinion (as long as it matched theirs). Kudos for Libby Willis to pointing out the obvious.Shared sacrifice in the quest...
Thứ Sáu, 23 tháng 9, 2011
FINALLY - A reporter in the house?
Lots of them. Join the Trinity River Improvement Partnership and the Society of Professional Journalists to ask questions from those on both sides of the Trinity River Vision.YOU aren't going to want to miss this. YOU can't afford to. After all, it's YOUR money and YOUR river. Please...
Enough already!
The Tarrant Regional Water District is suing Oklahoma for their water. Again.After millions of dollars and many futile attempts. Hello Boys, it's Oklahoma, not Tarrant County.Jim Oliver is quoted in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about wanting to do what's right for the citizens. Yes,...
Are you Fracing serious?
Grapevine to promote gas drilling as tourist attraction. Now we've heard it all. Beware folks...dont drink the water, we hear it's loaded with koola...
Boondoggles and Earthquakes
Waxahachie Supercollider BoondoggleGo hand in hand.Reports coming out of Waxahachie of a 2.5 earthquake.You know what their famous for, an expensive boondoggle.What will Fort Worth be famous for? Time will te...
Thứ Năm, 22 tháng 9, 2011
Collect Call from District 4 - Fort Worth
After the post concerning Danny Scarth (credit belongs to the Fort Worth Weekly, we just share the word) we received an email from one of his constituents.Seems the voters don't like being sold down the river. Or to the gas drillers, whatever the case may be. They ask good questions too...
Again?!
Fort Worth, City Council, taxes, Danny Scarth...The same council member who's son was wrapped up in a conflict of interest/ethics last year. Read about the latest in the Fort Worth Weekly. Don't miss the comments from the readers. Seems Lone Star isn't the only one thinking the...
Corrupt Connections
The LBJ freeway project is now headed by a former John Cornyn staffer. How much experience do political staff members have building freeways?Now, former Fort Worth Mayor, Kenn Barr has been appointed to head the Tollway Authority.WHY did someone new need to be appointed? Oh that's right,...
Thứ Tư, 21 tháng 9, 2011
It's about damn time
Finally...Last year our readers asked Channel 8 why they would promote tubing in the Trinity River, during the same newscast that they honored the child who died from bacteria in the Paluxy River. Since the Trinity River Vision (headed by JD Granger, son of our Congresswoman, Kay Granger) and the Tarrant...
Bullies Beware
The Fort Worth Weekly is coming for you.Read the latest on the FWISD fiasco. WHO's ne...
WHO comes first in Fort Worth?
YOU or THE industry?Durango kno...
Thứ Ba, 20 tháng 9, 2011
Southlake says...
Wait a darn minute.Too bad other communities weren't willing to do the same (Fort Worth).Read the article concerning the City Council gas drilling vote in the Colleyville Courier.Southlake's current ordinance has a 1,000-foot setback, but some drilling opponents want a 1,500- foot setback like in Flower...
Does it count if no one's looking?
Yesterday we watched a Non-potable water tanker filling up from a fire hydrant in our drought stricken area. When we inquired with city personnel we were told if there is no meter attached there is no way to determine how much water was taken. So, WHO pays for that , exactly? if there...
Thứ Hai, 19 tháng 9, 2011
What's new in Cowtown?
Not much. New Mayor, same strings.Read about the "Land of Pretend" on FWCANDO.WHO owns YOUR ci...
Thứ Bảy, 17 tháng 9, 2011
Oakhurst being runover
By TXDOT, the City of Fort Worth and the gas drillers.Sounds like a bad joke, but it's true. Just another day in paradise.WHO is in charge??Read about it in the Fort Worth Weekly.Residents in the Oakhurst neighborhood feel like they’re living a scene out of Cool Hand Luke — “What we’ve got here...
Arlington Hero
Fire Chief Crowson is wanting security cameras at all gas drilling sites. What a concept, someone concerned with the safety of the citizens and the emergency responders instead of the industry and a dollar.We salute Chief Crowson. Read about him in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. WHO...
Political Hog
Interesting letter to the editor in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Good question. If she ever attended a town hall, you could ask her.Hogging the wealthOn Sept. 2, U.S. Rep. Kay Granger wrote to her constituents: "... the House is working to foster job creation by reducing the regulatory burden...
Thứ Sáu, 16 tháng 9, 2011
A Reporter in Washington
One of many abandoned Federal buildings in Fort WorthWhat could be better than that? A reporter in Texas. What about a reporter from Texas? One who is now a small business owner and willing to take on the "powers that be" and their political consultants. From the Grant Stinchfield for Congress...
Thứ Năm, 15 tháng 9, 2011
What is a Vision?
Blurry VisionWell, that depends on what dictionary you use.Guess Trinity River Hallucination doesn't have quite the same ring to it.Dictionary.com has several to choose from. a vivid, imaginative conception or anticipation: visions of wealth and glory.As for synonyms...2. perception,...
Living in Shale
Don Young has made an excellent video detailing his experiences with the Barnett Shale and the invasion of natural gas drillers in what he calls "Dirty Ol' Town."Watch the video below and learn some of what has been polluting Fort Worth from 2004 til now...
Thứ Tư, 14 tháng 9, 2011
All fun and games...
Til someone gets hurt. Last night on the local 'news' It was reported a child was struck by a car on Buttonwood in Fort Worth.The 'news' went on to say that residents had contacted them and the city 5 months ago.Really, WHY wasn't something done then? The 'news' didn't mention if the residents...
Rabble Rouser Round Up
We've told you about Teri Hall and Layla Caraway. The FW weekly gives you an update. WaterThere are the Oscars and the Emmys and the Grammys and now, down in Glen Rose, the Rellies. That’s what Layla Caraway and Bob Lukemon brought home over Labor Day weekend, from Glen Rose’s Neo-Relix...
Just because you build it...
Fort Worth's Mercado BoondoggleDoesn't mean anyone will show up.Mercado in the news again. Still empty. Still talking about it.Read about it in the Fort Worth Business Press.The ultimate success of the project may be determined by the area’s Community Development Corp. or CDC, currently called...
Thứ Ba, 13 tháng 9, 2011
Does that say FORT WORTH??
The City council wants to look at the gas drilling ordinance? OUR city council?Somebody pinch us, we must be dreaming.Read it in the Fort Worth Business Press.At the Pre-council session of Tuesday’s regular City Council meeting, some council members raised objections to issues related to multiple-well...
WHO owns the news?
We can't click on anything on the local paper website, without accidentally clicking on a Barnett Shale ad. Top and bottom of the page.Then today when our new Fort Worth Business Press arrived, the Energy Report magazine fell out.WHAT happened to "news"? Oh yes, it's now "ads".In the end,...
You Are Invited
Join the Trinity River Improvement Partnership (TRIP) Wednesday, September 14th @ 6:30 PM @ 2501 Ludelle, Fort Worth.Get updates on the increased costs of the Trinity River Vision and how it will impact you. Then, take a look at some alternative plans.We'll have many guest speakers - -You won't...
Thứ Hai, 12 tháng 9, 2011
$3,767,522
Marvin Nichols ReservoirThat's what the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting the Tarrant Regional Water District lawsuit against Oklahoma cost the taxpayers. Don't forget the $889,890 paid to 8 Oklahoma lobbyist.Their back up plan? They still claim the Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Remember,...
They're kidding, right?
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is calling for THE PEOPLE to write in about what they would cut from the budget.However, they don't really want to know. Their snide comment about what they don't want to hear is below. Now, before anyone dashes off a memo saying, "Scrap earmarks for the Trinity River...
Chủ Nhật, 11 tháng 9, 2011
More Texas "Toll Roads"
We asked, What did he say?Watchdog, Don Young tells you here.Remember, in one way or another YOU are paying for th...
Places please...
The connections in Fort Worth run deep. Especially in the Culture of Corruption.A local Chesapeake employee was recently named one of the top "Forty under Forty" by the Fort Worth Business Press. He was also just added to the Fort Worth Leadership board.Wonders never cease. Or do ...
We will never forget.
God Bless Ameri...
Thứ Sáu, 9 tháng 9, 2011
What did he say??
Did a former city councilman just blame the residents for the streets not getting repaired?? This while in the Business Press another council member says "Hicks and other council members expressed frustration at gaining constituent support for past bond propositions only to see the fruits of those promises...
3,000 Dams...
"Fracking near dams could cause catastrophic event per US Army Corps Engineers". Duh. Read about it on TexasSharon.c...
Rush Creek - One year later
Read about the flooded Arlington neighborhood in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.Stagner lived at the corner of Woodland Park and Woodridge Drive for 41 years until last Sept. 8, when Tropical Storm Hermine sent several feet of floodwaters raging through her neighborhood. Stagner remembers worrying that...
Thứ Năm, 8 tháng 9, 2011
Watauga Waves
The budget for Watauga did not pass through the council as it always has before.Three new council members are being blamed by the old council members. Three new council members are being thanked by the citizens. Be sure and read the comment. It gives you a side the "news" forgot...
Thứ Tư, 7 tháng 9, 2011
What now?
What happens when your plan to supply water for millions of people hinges on suing your neighboring state, and you lose?Ask the Tarrant Regional Water District.Ask them how much that cost YOU. Read about it in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.The Tarrant Regional Water District suffered another blow in...
History Lesson
Read the Letter to the Editor in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.YOU can't afford not to.Wasting waterSomeone once said, "Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink!"There is an extreme lack of drinking water throughout the world, and we in the U.S. are a wasteful water nation -- homes, lawns, industries,...
Thứ Ba, 6 tháng 9, 2011
One boondoggle after another...
It's the Fort Worth Way.This very same writer once told you - "Don't be afraid of the rising cost of Trinity River Vision". Now he's pissed about the rising cost of TCC?Really? Didn't see that coming?Nothing costs what the "leaders" of the projects say they will. WHO pays the price? ...
Thứ Hai, 5 tháng 9, 2011
What can citizens do??
Something.Anything...Look what THEY did....
Chủ Nhật, 4 tháng 9, 2011
Happy 129th Labor Day America
The first big Labor Day in the United States was observed on September 5, 1882, by the Central Labor Union of New York. It became a federal holiday in 1894, when, following the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the U.S. military and U.S. Marshals during the Pullman Strike, President Grover...
Thứ Sáu, 2 tháng 9, 2011
Promised Road
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram made us laugh. The "street monster" is coming...For more than two years, a big, hungry monster has dogged every meeting of the Fort Worth City Council. Only occasionally have council members talked about it, but the monster's low growl and hot, heavy breath have been...
