Tag Archives: fracking ban

$Hospitals, nursing homes and schools in Texas in close proximity to fracking operations put children at particular risk, say environmental groups.$ by John Wright

Enviros to Texas Lawmakers: What About the Fracking Kids?

Fri, Oct 14, 2016 |

A report showing the proximity of schools and daycare centers to fracking wells should serve as a wakeup call to Texas lawmakers, environmental groups say....Read More

Fracking equipment near homes in Denton, in the Barnett Shale region.

by John Savage and Forrest Wilder

House Stampedes to Overturn Fracking Bans

Fri, Apr 17, 2015 |

The House moved to limit local control over oil and gas activities Friday, raising the ire of environmentalists and cities across the state. House Bill 40 by Re...Read More

by Priscila Mosqueda

Democrats Cave on Measure Overturning Fracking Regulations

Wed, Apr 15, 2015 |

Despite vociferous opposition from local elected officials, environmentalists and citizens, many Democrats in the Texas Legislature are supporting controversial...Read More

$Parade in favor of Denton fracking ban$ by Priscila Mosqueda

Convergence of Local Control and Fracking Lights Up the Lege

Tue, Mar 24, 2015 |

On Monday, more than four months after Denton voted to ban fracking, a House committee discussed two bills that would derail local efforts to curb oil and gas d...Read More

by Christopher Hooks

Committee Hears Bill to Allow Ken Paxton to Toss Local Ballot Initiatives

Wed, Mar 11, 2015 |

A bill authored by state Rep. Phil King (R-Weatherford) would allow the attorney general to disallow local ballot initiatives at his discretion....Read More

by Patrick Michels and Jen Reel

Observer Radio: Getting the Frack Out of Denton and Repurposing Empty Jails

Fri, Dec 12, 2014 |

Observer Radio discusses what's next for Denton activists now that the city has banned fracking. Also, repurposing Dallas' abandoned jails....Read More

$Parade in favor of Denton fracking ban$ by Candice Bernd

Railroaded by the Railroad Commission in Denton

Tue, Dec 9, 2014 |

Some Denton residents are ready to see the Texas Railroad Commission abolished since its leaders have sought to undermine the city's ban on fracking....Read More

by Jonathan McNamara

Observer Radio Episode 82: Will Denton Be the First Texas City to Ban Fracking?

Fri, Oct 31, 2014 |

In this episode, Observer contributor Priscila Mosqueda explains how Denton may become the first Texas city to ban fracking....Read More

$Parade in favor of Denton fracking ban$ by Priscila Mosqueda

On the Fracking Ban-Wagon in Denton

The North Texas town will soon decide whether to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking.

Mon, Oct 27, 2014 |

On Nov. 4, Denton will decide whether to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking....Read More