Monty says.....

"I remain perplexed about why the incumbents are so obsessed with my support of the challengers in the TRWD election, especially considering that the incumbents have the financial support of 5 Dallas billionaires and a few Fort Worth ones too. Instead of these strange, obviously erroneous assertions...

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Clyde says....

In a Letter to the Editor in the Star-Telegram--Buying water board?Something is wrong with this picture!Item: The Tarrant Regional Water District with its subordinate Trinity River Vision Authority bought a 37.679-acre parcel near LaGrave Field for $16 million, ostensibly for flood control. The full...

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Woodard says....

Dozens of citizens lost their property to the Trinity River Boondoggle. They had the will to preserve their property but did not have the wherewithal to continue the fight.Eminent Domain! It’s been around a very long time. Its use is recorded in the Bible in the story of Ahab and Jezebel, who coveted...

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You are Invited

An invitation from the Fort Worth Business Press--As a newspaper, we are trying to separate fact from fiction, both with our news coverage and by arranging a public forum featuring the water board candidates. The forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Central Library in downtown...

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See you Saturday at Prairie Fest on the Tandy HIlls

Prairie to the People!This Saturday, April 25, the 10th Anniversary of Prairie Fest takes place on Fort Worth's Tandy Hills.Exit I-30 at Beach Street or Oakland Boulevard and follow the signs pointing the way to the best celebration of the natural world in North Texas.Music, exhibits, food, fun.Details...

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Real people, real letters

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram printed letters from THE PEOPLE with a point.  Surprise!The Tarrant Regional Water District has delivered its “annual report,” a slick, taxpayer-funded mailer supporting challenged incumbents. It contains not a word on Panther Island, which consumes most of the district’s...

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The Water Board Stinks - Part 2

Insanity - Doing the same thing and expecting different results.Back in 2013 when there was a Tarrant Regional Water District election, one of the incumbents friends told you to "hold your nose and vote for them". Seems that phrase is back in the "news" for the current incumbents, via a letter to the...

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Wait! Didn't THEY say that was a bad thing??

Mayor Betsy Price and other past their prime has been officials for years have been jumping up and down shouting and pointing fingers at those running for seats on the Tarrant Regional Water District board.They try to use the straw man tactic that the evil Dallas Boogeyman wants YOUR water!  They...

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What will YOUR mark be?

We recently received the sad news that our fellow blogger, The Whited Sepulchre, was ill and the prognosis grim. It's weighed heavy on our hearts as he isn't just a fellow blogger, he's a dear friend to Texas Lone Star. If you don't know him, you're missing out. Tarrant County is a better place because...

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Water Boarding at its Best

We can't decide which we like more, Durango's take, the cartoon or the comment...Craig Bickley Does Not Believe In The Dallas Bogeyman But He Does Know Who The Lawn Whisperer...

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FWLNA Meeting

Last night's Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods meeting was so interesting.  It's the first time we've seen all 5 TRWD candidates in one place, due to it being the first time we've seen the incumbents out among THE PEOPLE.  They are usually in hiding, or only attending expensive events on...

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Yoohoo, District 2!

Fort Worth City Council finally has a good candidate!  Steve Thorton a financial planner AND a 28 year Fort Worth firefighter is ready to take his seat.Someone who can bring financial planning to the district?  Who has actually held a job for the city IN the district?YES!!!!Finally - Out with...

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Fort Worth City Council District 5

Here's your candidate, Bob Willoughby.  We don't know a lot about him, all we know is from the mailers we received, "YOUR" current council member sold to the highest bidder.You gotta pay to play, it's the Fort Worth Way.  Fix the Fort Worth Way in May!!Vote May 9...

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Fort Worth Council District 8

Meet the challanger to the Fort Worth Way, Sharon Mason Ford!!VOTE May 9th!!FW for THE PEOP...

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The question of the day is...

Does Jim Lane not know where the water district is??We've received numerous emails since his sign went up last night in Haltom City (on the way in to Watauga). Neither are in the water district.  Nor is there a polling place nearby.We can't answer for him but we can tell you those who can't vote,...

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Thursday: Hear TRWD board candidates & water conservation program

TRWD Board Candidates: Top row, left to right: KeithAnnis, Jim Lane, Craig BickleyBottom row, left to right: Marty Leonard, MicheleVon LucknerPlease join us on Thursday, April 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Room 207University Christian Church2720 So. University DriveFort Worth, TexasCome hear the candidates for...

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