Dallas activists demonstrated June 1 against HB 3557 in Dealey Plaza as the bill awaits Governor Abbott's signature. Courtesy of Dallas Peace & Justice Center.
June 7, 2019
The 64th Texas Legislature’s efforts to criminalize public protest is all over — but the shouting. And the signing.
As of May 27, House Bill 3557, the “Critical Infrastructure Protection Act 3, appears to be a done deal.
Members of Frack Free Denton Adam Briggle, Niki Chochrek and Tara Hunter were arrested June 1, 2015 for blocking the entrance to the Vantage Energy drill site in Denton. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.
UPDATED May 24, 2019
The local chapters of Sierra Club and the Dallas Green Alliance endorsed candidates running in city elections on May 4.
May 1, 2019
Candidates in Dallas’ and Fort Worth’s municipal elections go before voters this Election Day, Saturday - some with endorsements from two prominent environmental groups.
Nineteen aspirants for mayor and city council in Dallas, along with council and county water board in Fort Worth, got green thumbs-ups.
Three bills that threaten environmental health and safety are gaining traction. Courtesy of State of Texas.
April 22, 2019
In this Texas Legislature, while school funding and property tax relief have dominated the news, environmental watchdogs warn that several bills that could affect Texans’ air, water, soil and property rights are nearing final votes.
ON THE FRACKWATER FRONT (HB 2771)
Asphalt shingles piled on a lot in southern Dallas has been dubbed 'Shingle Mountain' by local environmentalists. Photo courtesy of Downwinders at Risk.
March 26, 2019
A group of environmental activists aim to move a mountain in south Dallas.
That is, Shingle Mountain - the five-story pile of discarded shingles looming over a residential neighborhood in Southern Dallas.
The recycling operation turned toxic waste site was put on hold temporarily last Thursday.
Olinka Green at the Southern Sector Rising press conference at Dallas City Hall on March 20. Photos courtesy of Olinka Green.
March 20, 2019
A former youth educator turned Dallas environmental activist is finding her voice.
