Fact Checking a Denton ‘Frack Check’
A recent article from the Denton Record-Chronicle, entitled “Frack Check,” attempted to separate fact from fiction regarding the claims of opponents and proponents of a drilling ban in Denton. Unfortunately, the “facts” presented were all too often unsupported by the evidence.
Read moreDenton and Other Texas Cities Shouldn’t Ban Fracking
On November 4, 2014, residents of the city of Denton will decide whether to ban all hydraulic fracturing within the city limits. The ballot measure was proposed by anti-fracking activists via initiative petition, and approved for the ballot by the Denton City Council. The ban would not apply to conventional oil and gas production. The Denton city council has imposed a moratorium on fracking until the ballot measure is decided.
Read moreFracking in Texas helps the state’s public school fund top Harvard’s endowment
NPR State Impact
Fracking in Texas helps the state’s public school fund top Harvard’s endowment
By Susan Phillips
October 22, 2014
A fund that collects rents and royalties from oil and natural gas development to Texas public schools recently became the largest education endowment in the country.
Vote ‘No’ on fracking ban
We urge Denton residents to vote “No” on the Nov. 4 ballot proposal to ban hydraulic fracturing.
In our view, this proposition is misguided and could ultimately result in unfair burdens for local taxpayers, unjust restrictions and penalties for a valued Texas industry and unprecedented risks for the Denton County economy.
Most Funding for Denton Anti-Drilling Campaign Comes from East Coast ‘Ban Fracking’ Group
by Lucas Frances
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The activist campaign to shut down drilling in Denton, Tex., receives most of its funding from a Washington, D.C.-based anti-fracking group, newly-released campaign finance reports show.
Read moreLetters to the editor, Sept. 28
Allow Fracking
Although I recently retired as chancellor of Texas Woman’s University, I remain interested in the future of Denton. I am writing to express concern over the vote that will be taken Nov. 4 to ban all hydraulic fracturing within city limits.
Read moreLetters to the Editor, Sept. 23
Vote no on fracking ban
The entire energy world is looking at Denton as the Nov. 4 election contains a proposed ban on the highly effective technique of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) within the city’s boundaries.
Read moreNew Economic Study from The Perryman Group Proves Barnett Shale is Thriving
A new economic impact study of the fiscal contributions of the Barnett Shale was released today. The study, commissioned by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and conducted by The Perryman Group (TPG) of Waco, reports that despite reduced drilling and fluctuating natural gas prices, Bartnett Shale production increased by $700 million since the last study was conducted in 2011.
Read moreBarnett Shale economic impact stays at high level
FORT WORTH — Despite the recession, fluctuating natural gas prices and a decline in the number of drilling rigs, the Barnett Shale natural gas field still contributes $11.8 billion a year to the North Texas economy, according to a new economic study.
The analysis by The Perryman Group in Waco released Wednesday also states that Barnett Shale-related business activity accounts for about 108,000 jobs and translates into annual tax receipts of $480.6 million for local governments and $644.7 million for the state.
Read moreChamber: Vote No to Fracking Ban
Group recommends members cast ballots against proposition.
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