Tag Archives: Denton Texas

Editorial: Fracking bill sets dangerous precedent (with video)

Posted on May 18, 2015 by davidjkatz

With the news that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is about to sign HB40, a “ban of bans” that will prohibit local communities in that state from enacting oil and gas drilling ordinances, it’s exciting to see that  the fight hasn’t … Continue reading →

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A personal story: Cathy McMullen, Denton Texas

Posted on December 5, 2014 by davidjkatz

Cathy McMullen, Denton Texas We’ve talked about the Denton, Texas fracking ban and its legal aftermath. Today we have the personal story of Cathy McMullen, the local citizen who led the fight. This is one of a series of personal stories … Continue reading →

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Denton, Texas lawsuit: lessons for the Beartooth Front

Posted on December 1, 2014 by davidjkatz

You’ll recall that the voters of Denton, Texas passed a fracking ban on election day. The 59-41 victory was remarkable because it made Denton the first city in the largest oil and gas producing state in the country to pass … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Tuesday’s election

Posted on November 6, 2014 by davidjkatz

You may have focused on the top races for control of the Senate or governorships across the county, but oil and gas drilling was on the ballot too. Today I’ll catch you up on a few ballot measures that will … Continue reading →

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