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Questions to ponder 1. What is the blast radius of a typical gas well drilled inside the city limits? 2. What kind of green space will be affected by natural gas drilling in Far West Texas? 3. Will gas drilling affect the air quality of Far West Texas? 4. What city and county regulations are in place in Far West Texas to control gas drilling? 5. What are the effects of long-term use of heavy-duty, industrial gas drilling vehicles on city and county roads? 6. Is gas drilling a crime magnet? 7. Does gas drilling cause congestion (trucks) on Far West Texas highways? 8. What will the effects be on Far West Texas water supplies? 9. How will water used in the drilling process be recycled? 10. What will gas drilling do to the Big Bend’s image? 11. As non-producing gas wells are shut down, how will they be monitored for safety? Will they be potential hazards? 12. Is it true that gas drilling companies and developers played major roles in writing gas drilling ordinances in Fort Worth? How do we ensure that local governments in the Big Bend address the issues in an independent fashion? 13. What is a “tubingless” production well? Why are they considered so dangerous? Will they be allowed in Far West Texas? 14. What kind of inspectors - other than the Texas Railroad Commission, which is known as an industry-dominated entity - will monitor drilling in Far West Texas? 15. What is a “sour gas” well? 16. Can we get independent answers as to whether the process of gas well “fracturing” pollutes groundwater, permanently polluting clean water sources? Opinions and points of view differ. 17. Is there a way to quantify long-term effects of gas drilling and compare those effects to the early, short-term gains? 18. Is there an easily accessible, independent, public forum for monitoring drilling in Far West Texas? -- Avalanche staff In 2005, a group of Fort Worth residents formed fwcando.org to oppose unfettered natural gas drilling. 1. What is the blast radius of a typical gas well drilled inside the city limits? ‘Goofus Glass’ exhibit opens at Museum of the Big Bend Special to the Avalanche Sul Ross welcomes new faculty, staff Special to the Avalanche Farm Service Agency will make loans to youths Special to the Avalanche Tax rate hearing draws no opposition, comment The Alpine City Council covered a lot of ground — figuratively and almost literally — dealing Tuesday with a full plate of issues including finally settling on a site for the new animal shelter. Charges of aggravated assault and engaging in organized criminal activity against Willy Lara III were dropped as the investigation into the Aug. 17 stabbing of Antonio Covarubias continues. ‘Vision for Alpine’ forum for citizens to voice opinion Public announcement |
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