Who is the ABCAlliance?
- Some are women; and some are men.
- Some stay at home; some work full-time.
- Some are concerned residents; some are environmental activists.
- Some are college-aged; some are retired.
- Some have children at home; some do not.
- Some devote hours each week; some give what time they can.
- Some are outspoken; some are quiet.
- Some live inside town limits; some live just outside.
- Some are Republican; some are Democrat.
- Some are conservative; some are liberal.
- Some have signed leases; some have not.
- Some receive royalty checks; some do not.
- Some thought they could not be part of the alliance if they had signed a lease, but now they all know better.
- ALL are trying to protect our children, our land and homes.
- ALL are concerned about the effects of gas drilling and production on our community – from social justice and the environment to human health and safety.
- ALL are disturbed about the decreased property values from proximity to gas well sites, pipelines, and processing plants.
- ALL, whether they have signed a lease and receive royalties or not, want their community whole again
Who is the ABCAlliance? The ABCAlliance is anyone who is ready to ride for the brand.
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The Alliance has done what our elected official have failed to. We have taken a group of people who in some cases, are as different as night and day and come together to work for positive change. We utilize the strengths of those who have joined, and respect that comfort zones are different for each person. We did not wake up one morning and decide to stand up and protect our families, neighbors, and property. Each person has a different story. Please join us, every person counts, no matter how much you can help. Multiple failures of the energy companies created us, now they can live with us. The diversity of knowledge and talent has only made us stronger.
Tell me how I can join. I am willing to help.
Bob Massagli
Lantana, TX
Who is the writer ADMIN?
One thing every parent has in common is that they will fight with everything they have to protect their children. Many of us have had our family and homes threatened by the oil and gas industry and that creates an instant bond. People on the outside who do not yet feel threatened do not understand. But, once this industry gets closer to all they hold dear then I have no doubt they will join the cause as well. It is just unfortunate that the empathy and support isn’t there until it arrives at their front or back door. At that point its too late and the damage is already done. Argyle has forever been changed and it is truly heart breaking. Public apathy is one of the strongest thing the oil and gas industry has going for it.
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Who is Brad Fenley?
He’s the same guy who asked where the Land Farming was on the other side of 35.
Brad is a 26 year resident of Argyle. 212 N. Gibbons Road. Just wondering who writes these articles.
Brad, when you nominate us for a Nobel Peace Prize, you can nominate as a group. : )
Thank you for reading the ABCA site, please spread the word so we can keep advocating for a safe and healthy environment and preserve our communities’ quality of life.
Thanks, Runner. Brad Fenley, 212 N Gibbons Road, Argyle, TX
Some are newcomers; some have lived here for decades.
If I offended the group by asking questions. I am sorry and please accept my apologies. Brad Fenley
Brad, We encourage questions, hopefully our answers didn’t offend you. : )
Ditto on what Runner Susan said. No apologies necessary. We are your neighbors and we care.
“We are your neighbors and we care.” – better trademark that, Williams might take it.
Williams, nearly 30 days without a spill, they ARE good.
Williams has accomplished some things no other company probably could. I have met people of an opposing political party I used to write off. If it wasn’t for Williams, I would not have met hundreds of people I now unite with, attend meetings with, and vote with to protect the most sacred thing of all, our families and the places they call home. So congrats Williams, you’ve managed to unite 2 of the most diverse groups of people around. They have dropped their normal activism and now they focus their ire solely on you.
FM – Maybe we should figure out how to drill on all the politicians property and ruin the things they love, maybe, just maybe, they would sit down, compromise and act in the best interest of the Americans they are elected to serve. I can dream, can’t I?