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TexasTurf planning 10,000 strong march on Austin
The Navasota Examiner reports Hank Gilbert of Texas Turf is attempting to organize at 10,000 strong march on Austin in protest of the Trans Texas Corridor.
The news item, which appears to come from a promotional flier, details the spectacle the group hopes will draw more attention to their cause:
We need 10,000 people to attend. We also need as many tractors, horses, etc. as possible. There will be national media at this event - so we need it to be huge!
The rally is scheduled for April 5. Stay tuned for updates.
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By not fooled
March 13, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this
Amen! This is what is needed to show the Austin politicians they can’t run over Texas and destroy it to line their own pockets. If necessary, people should stand their ground to protect their homes and property. If we don’t start demanding our rights, pretty soon we won’t have any left.
By Patricia A. Jones
March 23, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
I live in the path of the TTC-35 Corridor. We had TxDOT sponsored open houses, hearings and environmental impact studies too. Plus, we supposedly have a two year moratorium on the TTCs & Toll Roads under SB792. However, it looks like things are progressing as if SB792 did not exist at all!
MARCH ON AUSTIN APRIL 5! STOP THE TTC & TOLLS ACROSS TEXAS RALLY Don’t Mess With Texas TURF
Save the Date and spread the word. Last year, we marched down Congress Avenue on Texas Independence Day to say NO to the TTC and tolls. On April 5, we want to kick it up a notch and have the BIGGEST crowd EVER! We’ve invited TX Rep. Ron Paul, VA Rep. Virgil Goode, OH Rep. Marcy Kaptur, OK Sen. Randy Brogden, (all of whom have introduced and/or passed legislation to stop funding the TTC, SPP, and NAU) along with many Texas State Legislators who are leading the fight against the TTC and tolls across Texas and AMERICA!
CNN’s Lou Dobbs couldn’t believe Texans would allow Rick Perry and the Texas Legislature to steal our land and allow the TTC to be built. “What happened to ‘Don’t Mess With Texas?’” Let’s show Lou Dobbs and the WORLD: Don’t mess with Texas TURF! Help us get the crowd, and they’ll help us get media coverage!
RALLY Saturday - April 5th March down Congress Avenue then rally on the south Capitol steps in Austin. The march begins at 12:15 pm (line up at 11:45 am*) Rally from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm *The staging area for the march will be at the parking lots at the corner of Hwy 343/Ceasar Chavez St. & Red River St. (one block west of I-35). Begin lining up at 11:45 am.