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A caution sign identifying a natural gas underground pipeline. (credit: Getty Images/Tim Boyle)

Harmful Chemical Found At Drilling Sites Near 3 FWISD Schools

The Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods presented scientific evidence to a group of about 25 parents Thursday that showed high levels of carbon disulfide found near three FWISD schools.

2011/02/17

A quality control technician for Halliburton Energy Services Company, checks the levels of chemicals that are used in completing a natural gas well.

Early Gas Well Test Results Show No Pollution Violations

Early tests of the ambient air outside the sites show no traces of pollution exceeding state or federal safety levels, but some chemicals were detected.

2011/02/15

An oil drilling rig is seen on September 29, 2010. (credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Grand Prairie City Council Tweaks Drilling Rules

When Cheryl Rios of Grand Prairie looks out her bedroom window, it gives her fits. “It gets louder, not quieter. They do more drilling at night.”

2011/01/18

A drilling rig is seen on September 29, 2010 near Ray, North Dakota. (credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Change May Soon Come To Arlington’s Drilling Ordinances

Near the intersection of Lamar Blvd. and Cooper St., a large steel drilling rig looms over an apartment complex and a golf course. These types of scenes, which are scattered throughout the city, are prompting officials to reconsider Arlington’s drilling policies.

2011/01/18

Grand Prairie Approves 6-Month Drilling Ban

Another city has put natural gas well permit drilling applications on hold amid environmental and planning concerns.

2010/11/19

Obama Administration lifts Gulf Coast oil drilling moratorium

The moratorium on deep water drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has been lifted because new safety standards will make a disastrous oil spill much less likely, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced today.

2010/10/12

Questions About Air Quality Standards Involving UTA Gas Wells

Gas wells on the UT Arlington campus may be in violation of air quality standards.

2010/10/05

North Texas City Council Okays Drilling Permits

Arlington City Council chambers were packed last night as residents on both sides of the natural gas drilling controversy hoping their voices would be heard.

2010/09/29