WHO said WHAT?

The first North Central Texas Community Alliance meeting was a success! There were over 60 people in attendance, and most were not industry moles. We saw no current city leaders. More people attended Tuesday's meeting than the public city meeting Wednesday.

Calvin Tillman, Mayor of DISH, TX had to miss the meeting though he did prepare a video, that you can see on TXSharon here.

Many residents from Carter Avenue, and some of their children spoke. Steve Doeung, the one resident to hold out and fight the eminent domain threat against his property, spoke on the integrity and values of America and our citizens and protecting our children.

The Rosemont neighborhood leader, Robert Snoke, spoke on their recent victory.


Residents from Coldwater Creek attended too.

Tim Ruggiero spoke about the taking and destroying of his property and family security by the gas industry. He and the audience were both moved to tears. You can read about his fight on TXSharon.

TXSharon spoke on the work OGAP has done.

Louis McBee gave a great speech, reminding all that none of these issues are new. They have all been brought up to and ignored by council and the gas drilling task force in the past.

Gary Hogan spoke as well. He recalled years ago when the drilling started near his house, he called Chuck Silcox at midnight. Chuck came right away. (We sure do miss Chuck).

There were many of the communities biggest players in the audience. Jerry Lobdill, Charlie Murphy, Clyde and Tru Picht, Cathy Hirt, Mike Phipps, and of course Don Young.

Lon Burnam's mixer after the meeting was a great success as well. Congrats on a meeting well done. Remember, it's only the beginning!

What did the Fort Worth Star-Telegram say about the meeting Tuesday and the meeting held by city representatives Wednesday? Something about "in principle".