Thứ Sáu, 21 tháng 12, 2012

Grapevine, not Fort Worth, says WTH??

Kudos to Grapevine for pushing for answers before committing to blow OUR money.  We can only hope they won’t be bought into selling us all out. Questions all cities involved should be asking is WHERE does the money come from?Keep in mind a federal...

In what universe?

Does the Fort Worth Star-Telegram write a column that calls out elected and appointed officials spending millions without anyone knowing what’s really going on?  It could have only been better if they were talking about TRV…if you read between the...

All roads lead to …

Your pocket.  And your rights, or lack thereof.Several interesting articles in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as of late.  Seems like they are finally starting to pay attention to what is going on with our roads. First was the NTTA article by...

WHAT Senators?

A letter in the FW Star-Telegram makes a valid point.  Does Texas have Senators? Texas senatorsThe recent letter by Herman Morris about Texas' U.S. senators was in error. Texas has no senators. We do have two people in Washington, but the man represents the Republican Party and the woman represents herself-- Don Prager, Fort Wo...

Thứ Bảy, 15 tháng 12, 2012

Thứ Ba, 11 tháng 12, 2012

Sold to the public...Fail

We were forwarded this note so we're not sure WHO wrote it, but we are sure they know what's up.  Too bad those river ruining, convention center building, public money spending folks don't.  Maybe they don't read..."How many more cities are...

Thứ Hai, 10 tháng 12, 2012

No ethics?

No problem.  It's Fort Worth.Read the letter to the Fort Worth Mayor and council.  Then show up, tomorrow.  YOU are the only one that can save YOU.UNDERSTANDING THE CODE OF ETHICS CHANGEAt the recent Fort Worth City Council meeting, the City Officials appearto be in a rush to change the Code of Ethics. I was very disappointedin the absolute...

Fracking Lousiana

Truthout shares the latest on the sinkhole forcing people from their homes.  Think it can't happen to YOU?  Think again...And for those that claim the industry and their actions would never harm an aquifer...please, shut up.On...

Chủ Nhật, 9 tháng 12, 2012

Hard hitting journalism...

Just kidding.  It's as soft as ever from the Fort Worth cheerleader, um, "news"paper...WHY are they just now writing on the Fort Worth ethics fiasco?Just when you think they might do the right thing, along comes a line like this - Residents who have expressed alarm about the proposals have every reason to do so, though some council members say...

That's nothing...

If they think this Fort Worth spending is ridiculous, they should come visit for a day or two.  They'd be amazed at what a city that can't pay its bills will waste money on.Read about Texas making yet another list in the Statesman.com, Texas...

Thứ Bảy, 8 tháng 12, 2012

Another conflict of interest?

In Texas?  Say it isn't so.This time it's UT and their "Fact-based" Fracking Study.  How much drilling is done on the UT campus?  How much money has the industry donated to UT?  WHO would expect anything less?Two more bite the dust. ...

Thứ Sáu, 7 tháng 12, 2012

Word of the Day...

School.The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has two front and center articles that if weren't so sad, would make us laugh."North Texas classrooms getting crowded as districts seek waivers" and "Lieutenant governor says Texas needs to speed up process for closing...

Are you really that dumb?

The Trinity River Vision Authority has used YOUR money to send out their latest propaganda piece.  If you read between the lines, you have to ask yourself, are you really that dumb?  And aren't you just a little insulted they think you are?Durango...

MONDAY!

Worried about fracking?  Worried about the impacts gas drilling has on your kids and their health?Your chance to do something about it is Monday.  Don't miss it.Get the scoop in the Fort Worth Weekly.  We couldn't find any mention of it in the Barnett Shale spewing Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  (We couldn't find any mention of the...

Thứ Ba, 4 tháng 12, 2012

Thứ Bảy, 1 tháng 12, 2012

Snowball Express

Snowball Express will be bringing children of our fallen military hero's to the Fort Worth Stockyards, Sunday December 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Come out and give them a Texas welcome.  Show your appreciation for their sacrifice.  Bring your flag, bring your family.   &nb...