Texas 391 Commission Alliance

2010-08-11T15:44:00.000-05:00

It’s Official – Trans-Texas Corridor 35 is Dead! American StewardsThe first leg of the NAFTA Superhighway is DEAD, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s Record of Decision (ROD) on the environmental study for the Trans-Texas Corridor - 35. In June, the Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission formed by five towns, their school districts and a local businessman

2010-07-25T20:39:00.003-05:00

We’re not going to take it anymoreBrent HinckleyTaylor Daily PressI remember school yard bullies back in the third grade, and I thought the education system has pretty well eliminated them. Now that I am much older and working to serve my community as mayor, I have discovered that in Austin there are still bullies that hide behind big bureaucracy and work in governmental agencies. I’m mad, the

2010-03-25T20:24:00.001-05:00

Group demands complete withdrawal of Corridor DEISSusan Rigdway GarryAnti-Corridor/Rail Expansion (ACRE)The Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (ECTSRPC), which was instrumental in bringing the Trans-Texas Corridor in Central Texas (TTC-35) environmental process to a halt, has taken another step to completely kill the Corridor through Central Texas. The five mayors whose cities

2010-03-22T21:10:00.003-05:00

PRESS RELEASE Mayors Demand Trans Texas Corridor DEIS be WithdrawnCONTACT: Mae Smith, President 254-657-2460Holland, Texas ---Five mayors in Central Texas have filed a petition with Federal Highway Administration demanding that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement filed by the Texas Department of Transportation on the I-35 and I-69 Trans-Texas Corridors be withdrawn.“We know that the governor

2010-01-06T18:11:00.003-06:00

Hill Country Cattlewomen January MeetingMason County NewsCopyright 2009Hill Country Cattlewomen will begin the new year with their January legislative meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 19th at the Inn of the Hills, 1001 Junction Highway, Kerrville. The public is invited to join members and guests to hear our guest speaker, Margaret Hage Byfield who serves as executive director of American

2009-12-17T09:43:00.006-06:00

Snyder Praises Mayor's LeadershipBy Sonya Campbell, Managing EditorThe Cameron Herald[The City Council] heard from Ralph Snyder of the Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission, who commented on the demise of the planned Trans-Texas Corridor.Saying he wanted to dispel myths, Snyder noted the Texas Department of Transportation killed the project, not due to the public’s concerns but

2009-12-09T21:00:00.003-06:00

LCRA to Upgrade and Expand Electric Line through MasonTexas Hill Country Heritage AssociationMason County NewsLCRA has notified landowners along the Mason to Pittsburg electric transmission line, a 69 kv line generally paralleling Highway 29 E towards Llano, of their intent to expand and upgrade the existing line.Construction is to begin in the fall of 2010, but LCRA TSC crews are already

2009-11-05T17:25:00.003-06:00

City one step closer to forming sub-regional planning commissionBy Bill CristThe Cameron HeraldThe Cameron City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that will create the Little River Basin Sub-Regional Planning Commission at its meeting Monday night. The benefits of forming a commission were presented to the council by Ralph Snyder, Dan Byfield and Gene Linn. They told the council that

2009-10-28T18:39:00.004-05:00

Planning Commission Formed to fight Transmission LineMason County News Mason, Texas – In an unprecedented move, the City and County Commissioners have both formally adopted separate resolutions to create the Mason Sub-Regional Planning Commission in response to the proposed LCRA TSC 345 KV transmission line.This new planning commission is allowed under state statute 391 of the Local Government

2009-10-08T21:12:00.011-05:00

Coordination Defeats I-35 Trans Texas Corridor Project (TTC-35)American Stewards of LibertyCopyright 2009On October 7th, 2009 we had one of our most resounding victories for coordination that not only affects Texas, but the nation. It is a victory for private property rights proving that when a few good Americans decide something is wrong and are willing to take a stand, they can win against

2009-10-08T17:32:00.001-05:00

Cintra: Texas Recommends Dropping TTC-35 Highway ProjectBy Jason SinclairDow Jones NewswiresMADRID--Spanish toll-road company Cintra Concesiones de Infraestructuras SA (CIN.MC) said Thursday that the Texas Department of Transportation had recommended against going forward with the Trans-Texas Corridor-35 highway.In a filing to the Spanish market regulator, Cintra said the Texas state government

2009-10-07T21:03:00.004-05:00

Mayors Defeat Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC-35) and TxDOT Contact: Mae Smith, President/Mayor, 254-657-2460Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning CommissionHolland, Texas - Five local mayors took a stand 27 months ago and formed the state's first sub-regional planning commission to stand up against and stop once and for all the governor's massive land grab known as the Trans-Texas Corridor. No

2009-10-06T17:40:00.000-05:00

Perry pulls plug on Trans Texas Corridor...but another lives onTerri HallSan Antonio Express-NewsIf you believe Rick Perry, today he's finally conceded the death of the initial Trans Texas Corridor foreign-owned toll road, land-grabbing superhighway that would have paralleled I-35, called TTC-35. However, there's LOTS more to this story.Perry would have us believe the announcement was because of

2009-09-15T20:38:00.002-05:00

Super Highway StandstillExecutive Editors: Dan and Margaret ByfieldStanding GroundWe now have gone through three full legislative sessions in Texas since 2003, when the Legislature created the Trans-Texas Corridor, the quarter-of-a-mile wide superhighway designed to connect Mexican ports to Canada by creating an international highway through America.Once again, in 2009, nothing has been done by

2009-08-27T21:16:00.000-05:00

Cities partner to address 281/1604 project togetherBy Christine Stanley - Contributing Writer/North Central NewsSan Antonio Express-NewsHill Country Village is joining forces with Hollywood Park to form a sub-regional planning commission that would tackle the U.S. 281/Loop 1604 interchange revamp — and any other state or federal project that may affect the two cities.Hollywood Park City

2009-08-11T23:39:00.000-05:00

Perry dodges question on the Trans Texas Corridor Terri HallSan Antonio Express-NewsThe Victoria Advocate asked a simple question of Rick Perry August 6, but this video shows a long-winded "dodge" to the reporter's question (because he's still pushing the Trans Texas Corridor, or TTC, and knows it's political suicide to admit it).In fact, he intentionally misleads the public into thinking the

2009-07-28T18:08:00.001-05:00

Grass roots group remains concerned about highway planning By Donna McCollumKTRE-TVNACOGDOCHES, TX - Thursday night a half a million dollars was approved by the U.S. House for I-69 Texas. The funds will be used to expedite the U.S. Transportation's environmental review to advance I-69. Today the I-69 Alliance publicly praised the legislation. The funding level for I-69 FY 2010 will be determined

2009-07-09T23:54:00.000-05:00

I-35 Segment 4 Kick off meetingKathy Palmer, PresidentSouth Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission(For the full President's report click: [HERE])Well this was certainly an interesting meeting.It was held at the TxDOT District office in San Antonio and we had a variety of attendees from Laredo through to Seguin, including members of the San Antonio and Seguin Chambers of Commerce, a Frio

2009-07-09T16:33:00.001-05:00

Senator Robert Nichols and Toll Roads (For video click [HERE])By Roger GrayKYTX (East Texas)In the last legislative session, the future of toll roads was on the line.But one area state senator was more involved than most. In fact some critics say the fix was in."You can't do toll roads in rural Texas. It won't work," says State Senator Kevin Eltife.Yes, the original Trans Texas Corridors were

2009-07-06T16:29:00.000-05:00

In spotlight, toll roads too hot to handleDuring special session, it's safety first for lawmakers.by Ben WearAustin American-StatesmanIt's intriguing how a spotlight can change a politician's perspective. Or in the case of the special session just past, a whole bunch of politicians' perspectives.Way back in the spring of 2009 (OK, about three months ago), the Texas Senate overwhelmingly passed

2009-07-05T16:27:00.000-05:00

TxDOT: After all the outcry, no changes in lawBy Peggy FikacSan Antonio Express-NewsCopyright 2009AUSTIN — More than a year after the Texas Department of Transportation was labeled an out-of-control agency in need of reining in, lawmakers made their decision: No TxDOT reforms were put into state law.That means no alteration in the makeup of its governing commission, which is appointed by Gov.

2009-06-19T07:10:00.008-05:00

Texas Mayors Petition Federal Highway Administration to Reject the Trans Texas CorridorFive Texas Mayor's and their school districts have filed a formal request with the Federal Highway Administration to reject the environmental study for the Trans Texas Corridor, the superhighway championed by Governor Rick Perry. The corridor is an internationally funded toll road designed to connect Mexico to

2009-04-15T20:09:00.000-05:00

EMINENT DOMAIN ANARCHY vs. COMMON SENSE By: Trey Duhon and Don GarrettCitizens for a Better Waller CountyCopyright 2009One of our founding fathers and the second president of the United States, John Adams, once stated, “Property must be secured or liberty can not exist.” Adams understood perfectly well that property rights were the heart of the necessary liberties that would form the basis of our

2009-04-08T19:39:00.000-05:00

Dan Byfield on "391" Commissions, TTCSusan Rigdway GarryAnti-Corridor/Rail Expansion (ACRE)At its March 30 meeting, the Coupland Civic Organization heard a presentation from Dan Byfield, president of the American Land Foundation, a national property rights organization. Along with his wife Margaret, who founded another property rights group Stewards of the Range, Byfield was instrumental in

2009-03-29T07:38:00.002-05:00

Coupland Civic Organization to host local speaker3/29/09Taylor Daily PressDan Byfield, president of the American Land Foundation, a national property rights organization, will speak to the Coupland Civic Organization Monday in the Fellowship Hall of St. Peter’s Church of Coupland. The Coupland Civic Organization will host a spaghetti supper at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m.Byfield

2009-03-19T23:41:00.002-05:00

Bills filed in the Texas Legislature would impact Sub-Regional Planning CommissionsH.B. No. 3552By: BonnenA BILL TO BE ENTITLEDAN ACT relating to the composition of certain regional planning commissions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 391.003, Local Government Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (a-1) to read

2009-02-28T21:19:00.000-06:00

Local input received on area mobility plan2/28/09Trinity StandardCopyright 2009TRINITY – A handful of suggestions for changes and additions to the local highway system were presented last week during the first of three public forums hosted by the Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (TNT).Additional traffic control lights and an overpass were the needs listed by the public during

2009-02-19T21:13:00.000-06:00

Revised corridor plans still under reviewBy CLAY COPPEDGE,Country World NewsIn the wake of a recent announcement that the controversial Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) proposal is dead, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials have met with several sub-regional planning commissions to clarify what projects associated with the TTC will still go forward.Members of the sub-regional

2009-02-12T07:40:00.001-06:00

TxDOT agrees to work with county group on projectWaller County News-CitizenWALLER – In a letter dated Jan. 21, addressed to the Waller County Sub-Regional Planning Commission, Amadeo Saenz Jr., executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation, agreed to coordinate with the WCSRPC in regards to the plans and programs of the I-69/TTC project.“We welcome the opportunity to work with your

2009-01-31T13:43:00.001-06:00

Trans-Texas CorruptionBy Dan ByfieldStanding GroundDespite what anyone may have read in the papers, the Trans-Texas Corridor is not dead. It simply has a new name. “Innovative Connectivity” sounds more like a creative science class on electricity, but it’s our state’s “new” approach to building toll roads in Texas.There’s a reason for the name change and it’s not because the state of Texas woke

2009-01-30T19:23:00.001-06:00

TNT Committee meets with TxDOT concerning I-69, TTC issuesThe Groveton News The Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (TNT) met for the second time with TxDOT last week in Trinity. TxDOT arrived with a large contingent of representatives. Among them were District Engineer, Dennis Cooley out of Lufkin and two other engineers, Doug Booher, an Environmental Specialist with TxDOT

2009-01-22T19:25:00.001-06:00

Rescind I-69 TTC from the FEIS BEFORE it is sent to the FHWA Connie FogleTrinity-Neches Texas SRPCOur TNT Commission appreciates Mr. Boohers comments, but, what the Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission is pursuing is for TxDOT to rescind the I-69 TTC altogether from the FEIS, before they send it on to the Federal Highway Administration.Mr. Booher has stated that TxDOT cannot do

2009-01-22T19:24:00.001-06:00

New Alternative to TTC AnnouncedBy: Coleman SwiercKTRE-TVTRINITY, TX - Just weeks ago, the Trans-Texas Corridor plans were dissolved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).Today in Trinity, alternative plans were revealed. "They are going to pursue in writing, with the Federal Highway Commission, the upgrade of 59 to I-69," said Bob Dockens, President of the Trinity-Neches

2009-01-16T06:47:00.003-06:00

PWSRPC Hosts Meeting with TxDOT, EPA Feb 5thPress ReleasePiney Woods SRPCCopyright 2009The Piney Woods Sub-Regional Planning Commission (PWSRPC) took another step in the process of maintaining local control of future highway construction during a meeting held with TxDOT representatives last week.The over-flow capacity crowd of public supporters caused the PWSRPC-TxDOT meeting to be moved to a

2009-01-13T19:42:00.001-06:00

Despite name change, TTC still existsNannette Kilbey-SmithWilson County NewsST. HEDWIG — As the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled its “updated vision” for the Tran-Texas Corridor (TTC) Jan. 6, members of the South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (391 Commission) watched with interest.The commission formed to coordinate with TxDOT on transportation issues and

2009-01-11T20:27:00.000-06:00

TxDOT says TTC is dead; opponents not so sureThe Trinity StandardCopyright 2009AUSTIN – The death of the Trans-Texas Corridors (TTC) and the birth of a less ambitious highway plan was announced Tuesday by state officials in Austin.During the Fourth Annual Texas Transportation Forum hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, major changes in the state’s highway plans were

2009-01-06T23:59:00.003-06:00

TxDOT Announcement a Clever Ruse Press ReleaseEastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (ECTSRPC)Holland, Texas – Today’s surprise announcement by Amadeo Saenz, Executive Director of TxDOT, that the Trans-Texas Corridor is dead, has many believing this is nothing more than a clever political maneuver right before the 81st Legislative Session begins next week.“If Mr. Saenz and TxDOT

2009-01-06T23:57:00.000-06:00

We Are Not Going To Back DownKathy Palmer, PresidentSouth Central Texas SRPC“The Trans Texas Corridor, as it was originally envisioned, is no more,” Karen Amacker (TxDOT spokesperson) told 1200 WOAI news just today.Before we have “No More TTC Parties” however, let me explain what that means.The TTC project instead of being one large project as originally proposed, will now be broken down into

2009-01-06T23:09:00.003-06:00

State Officials change Corridor PlanBy Donna McCollumKTRE-TV (Lufkin - Nacodoches)Copyright 2008NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, TX - By trade Larry Shelton is a woodworker. When he's not building cabinets he joins the thousands of East Texas property owners in the fight against the Trans Texas Corridor. "We were right in the middle of the proper corridor," said Shelton of his rural Nacogdoches County home.

2009-01-06T22:22:00.000-06:00

Transportation plan stays, but name goesBy Patrick DriscollSan Antonio Express-NewsAUSTIN — Seeking to renew enthusiasm for a massive road-building plan that scared people by its very name, the Texas Department of Transportation has decided to reinvigorate it — by dropping the name.“We've decided to put the name to rest,” Director Amadeo Saenz told more than 1,000 people Tuesday morning at the

2009-01-06T21:14:00.001-06:00

Perry: TxDOT killed Trans Texas Corridor name, not initiativeBy CHRISTY HOPPEThe Dallas Morning NewsAUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry, talking from Iraq to reporters, suggested that the Texas Department of Transportation's decision to pull the plug on one of his biggest initiatives – the Trans Texas Corridor – was mostly a name change, and that public-private partnerships on toll roads would continue."The

2008-12-31T08:57:00.000-06:00

Trans-Texas CorridorSpecial Edition(Part 1 of 12)As a holiday surprise and an educational public service, Storm Pictures has provided links to the film,"Truth Be Tolled: TTC Special Edition" in its entirety. Of course, YouTube does not accurately represent the true image and sound quality of the film.The YouTube version is divided into twelve parts; part one is

2008-12-23T18:13:00.003-06:00

East Central school district joins 391 CommissionNannette Kilbey-SmithWilson County NewsEAST CENTRAL — The East Central Independent School District (ISD) is the newest member of the South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission, or 391 Commission. District trustees approved membership during the regular board meeting Dec. 16.Organized by the city of St. Hedwig and officials from Wilson

2008-12-17T20:01:00.000-06:00

Sunset for TxDOT board? Lawmakers prefer single chiefBut 'sunset' report is only advisory to Legislature. Some want to retain five-member board, while others want to elect TxDOT leader.By Ben WearAustin American-StatesmanThe five-member Texas Transportation Commission should be abolished and replaced with a single commissioner appointed by the governor, the Texas Sunset Review Commission decided

2008-12-11T22:45:00.000-06:00

Agency not part of corridor planningBy CLAY COPPEDGE,Country World NewsCopyright 2008The state's environmental agency told a sub-regional planning group recently that it has not been involved with the planning process of the Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) and does not plan to get involved until the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is released.Clyde Bohmfalk, a program specialist with the

2008-12-09T15:20:00.000-06:00

Katy will mull joining sub-regional planning groupBy AUDREY M. MARKSThe Katy SunCopyright 2008The city of Katy will wait before they make a decision to join the Waller County Sub-Regional Planning Commission.The commission was formed to fight against the Trans-Texas Corridor, in it's original representation that would cut through rural areas of the greater Houston region. Even though most rural

2008-11-30T08:07:00.000-06:00

County joining planning groupBy Ron MaloneyThe Seguin Gazette-EnterpriseSEGUIN — County commissioners voted unanimously this week to join a group they hope will gain them access to state officials planning State Highway 130 and the Trans-Texas Corridor.Kathy Palmer, a St. Hedwig city planner and at-large member of the South Central Texas Sub-regional Planning Commission, Tuesday extended an offer

2008-11-28T23:45:00.000-06:00

The nature of sub-regional group debatedby Paul A. RomerTemple Daily TelegramHOLLAND - A group of rural politicians from East Bell County that have banded together to fight the Trans-Texas Corridor look and act like a governmental body, but the state has yet to recognize it as such.In July 2007, the mayors of Holland, Little-River Academy, Bartlett and Rogers, with help from a special-interest

2008-11-25T22:50:00.005-06:00

Guadalupe County Joins South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning CommissionKathy Palmer, PresidentSouth Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning CommissionWell it is official! The South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission officially welcomes Guadalupe County to the table.In a unanimous vote the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court voted to pass the resolution to join our 391 Commission.We

2008-11-25T14:33:00.000-06:00

Snyders receive "Spirit of Liberty" AwardLeft to right: Fred Grant, President, Stewards of the Range, Marcia Snyder, Ralph SnyderSusan Rigdway GarryAnti-Corridor/Rail Expansion (ACRE)Ralph and Marcia Snyder, of Holland, Texas, have been fighting against the Corridor ever since it was authorized in 2003. In 2007, they were instrumental in forming the Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning

2008-11-20T09:41:00.000-06:00

Council discusses TTC pathROBIN McDONALDWaller County News-CitizenCopyright 2008WALLER COUNTY - Mayor Pro-Tem Maurice Hart discussed the continued possibility of the Trans-Texas Corridor cutting a path through Waller County at the Waller City Council meeting on Monday Night, November 17.Hart is a member of the Waller County Sub-Regional Planning Commission (WCSRPC), which was organized as a tool

2008-11-15T21:14:00.000-06:00

Coordination Works Bringing back local control to the communities is making a difference. November 15, 2008Kathy Palmer, PresidentSouth Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning CommissionOn November 13-14, the Call America National Convention was held in Austin. I just returned from participating in this event, where the main theme was “Coordination”, and a substantial amount of conversation was had

2008-11-14T06:27:00.001-06:00

Lawmaker files bill to repeal Texas Corridorby By Fred AfflerbachTemple Daily Telegram A San Antonio lawmaker filed a bill that would repeal the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor. It’s not the first time he’s done so. In the 2007 legislative session, Rep. David Leibowitz filed an identical bill, but it languished in the House Transportation Committee without a

2008-11-09T19:44:00.000-06:00

Call America 2008Coordinating America's Local leadersNovember 13-15 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, TexasHosted by the American Land Foundation and Stewards of the RangeLocal leaders are gathering in Austin, Texas, to share their experiences and VICTORIES brought about by our powerful “coordination” strategy.This is the most important meeting you can attend if you want to save your

2008-11-03T21:52:00.001-06:00

South Central Texas SRPC Holds First Coordination meeting with TXDOTMarion City Council votes unanimously joins SCSRPC On Monday November 3, 2008 the Marion City Council voted unanimously to join our efforts on the SCTSRPC. We welcome them to the table and look forward to making sure their concerns are heard. They will most certainly be a valuable

2008-10-31T07:42:00.002-05:00

Is Trans-Texas Corridor dead or only undead?Fred AfflerbachTemple Daily TelegramCopyright 2008Put a fork in it. That’s what two Texas politicians recently said about the controversial Trans-Texas Corridor.“Everybody in Austin knows it’s dead. Everybody across the state knows it’s dead. It’s just something to be talking about,” House Speaker Tom Craddick, R-Midland, said at a debate in

2008-10-27T22:15:00.000-05:00

Is Trans-Texas Corridor a dead issue?Craddick's declaration at debate fuels speculation - and a complicated answer.By Ben WearAustin American-StatesmanCopyright 2008"Everybody in Austin knows it's dead. Everybody across the state knows it's dead. It's just something to be talking about."— Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick, Oct. 19, 2008The "it" in that quote, uttered during a Midland debate last

2008-10-23T22:10:00.000-05:00

EPA In Corrigan To Hear Concerns About I-69 TTCBy Christel PhillipsKTRE-TVCopyright 2008CORRIGAN, TX - A draft environmental impact statement prepared by TxDOT is at the heart of the I-69 Trans Texas Corridor debate. Members of the Trinity Neches Sub-Regional Planning Committee want to send TxDOT back to the drawing board.Bob Dickens, President of the Trinity Neches Sub-Regional Planning

2008-10-22T22:05:00.001-05:00

More on Craddick saying TTC is "dead"Susan Rigdway GarryAnti-Corridor/Rail Expansion (ACRE)Copyright 2008The ACRE message about the quote from House Speaker Craddick that the Trans-Texas Corridor was “dead” has prompted interesting comments. Some who commented were concerned that people would think because Craddick said the Corridor was “dead” we didn’t have to struggle against it anymore. This

2008-10-20T22:02:00.000-05:00

Top leader says Trans-Texas Corridor is deadPatrick DriscollSan Antonio Express-NewsCopyright 2008In a debate last night, Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick tried to put a gaping chasm between him and the governor's prized Trans-Texas Corridor and went on to say the project's dead, a television station reported."I want to clear this up. I did not vote for the Trans-Texas Corridor and you're welcome

2008-10-16T21:27:00.000-05:00

Groups warn TTC projects still alive10/16/08By CLAY COPPEDGECountry World NewsCopyright 2008Recent reports of the demise of the Trans-Texas Corridor-69 have been greatly exaggerated by the state’s transportation department, according to a sub-regional planning commission formed to take on the massive highway project.Connie Fogle with the Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission said

2008-09-29T12:19:00.002-05:00

TTC-69 “New Corridor” Alternative Not off the table! Connie FoglePress ReleaseTrinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (TNT SRPC)Copyright 2008“Even though TXDOT has said the ‘New Corridor’ alternative will not be chosen for the Trans-Texas Corridor 69, we have proof that it is not off the table and could be chosen in the future,” announced Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning

2008-09-19T06:43:00.003-05:00

TNT Sub-Regional Planning Commission meeting with EPA RescheduledKTRE-TV (Lufkin / Nacodoches)Copyright 2008The Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission's September 16th meeting in Corrigan, with the EPA has canceled due to the hurricane. The meeting will be rescheduled for sometime in October.© 2008 KTRE: www.ktre.com

2008-09-17T15:18:00.012-05:00

South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission Meets Next Week Next meeting: September 23, 2008 2pm. St. Hedwig City Hall Agenda 9/23/08 Wilson County and the City of Saint Hedwig have joined together to create the ninth 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commission in the State of Texas, the first in the ACOG Region 18. We had our first meeting on

2008-09-10T23:23:00.001-05:00

Planning committee meeting with EPA about Trans-Texas CorridorBy Mystic MatthewsKTRE-TV (Lufkin / Nacodoches)Copyright 2008GROVETON, TX - The Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Committee, or TNT, is set to meet with the Environmental Protection Agency next week.TNT says TxDOT has not given enough thought to the environmental impact of the corridor, and they need the EPA to examine the

2008-09-10T08:35:00.005-05:00

Highway plans spurs formation of groupElaine AyoSan Antonio Express-NewsCopyright 2008St. Hedwig has homes on large lots and a longtime tradition of rural living. And folks there want to keep it that way.“We want to be able to maintain as best we can the reason we moved out here in the first place,” said Kathy Palmer, the city’s planning and zoning commissioner.But a new master plan and recently

2008-08-28T22:08:00.000-05:00

TTC plans for U.S. Hwy. 59 may not come to fruition By ANDREW GOODRIDGEThe Nacodoches Daily SentinelThe Pineywoods Sub-Regional Planning Commission met Thursday to hear a presentation by the commission's president, Hank Gilbert, who said the plans to move the Trans-Texas Corridor to the current U.S. Hwy. 59 location may not come to fruition.The Texas Department of Transportation initially planned

2008-08-28T05:14:00.000-05:00

Piney Woods Sub-Regional Planning Commission MeetsBy Mystic MatthewsKTRE (Lufkin)Copyright 2008NACOGDOCHES, TX (KTRE) - The Trans-Texas Corridor is coming through Nacogdoches County, but the Piney Woods Sub-Regional Planning Commission wants to make sure it's done right.In Thursday's meeting, they discussed how the commission can coordinate with the local and federal governments about

2008-08-28T01:18:00.000-05:00

Waller City Council discusses city issues at monthly meetingWaller County News-CitizenCopyright 2008WALLER - Waller City councilman Maurice Hart gave an update to the Waller County Sub-Regional Planning Commission at the council meeting on Monday night, August 18.The commission was originally set up as a tool to fight the Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) proposed Interstate 69. Hart noted that in the

2008-08-26T18:42:00.004-05:00

Grimes County Commissioners Appoint Representative to 391 CommissionBY DAVE LEWISThe Navasota ExaminerCopyright 2008Grimes County Commissioners lifted the county-wide burn ban, appointed a representative to their sub-regional planning commission, accepted rights-of-way donations and agreed to administer a $250,000 grant for Wickson Creek Special Utility District in mostly routine business

2008-08-23T09:59:00.008-05:00

National Geographic recognizes our soil, not the danger to it 8/23/08Susan Rigdway GarryAnti-Corridor/Rail Expansion (ACRE)Copyright 2008The September issue of National Geographic has an interesting article, “Our Good Earth,” on the soils of the world and the dangers to them.If you have access to this issue, please see the map on page 92 and notice how TTC-35 and the NAFTA Superhighway will

2008-08-21T17:21:00.000-05:00

Groups claiming TxDOT falsified toll project studiesAugust 21, 2008By CLAY COPPEDGECountry World NewsCopyright 2008Members of a Central Texas sub-regional planning commission believe they have found a "smoking gun" that proves the state's transportation department alledgely falsified an environmental study on the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor.The development comes from a lawsuit filed by Texans

2008-08-12T21:39:00.000-05:00

Commissioners officially approve 391 Commission8/12/08BY DAVE LEWIS,The Navasota ExaminerCopyright 2008Grimes County Commissioners Monday unanimously approved the creation of the Grimes County Sub-Regional Planning Commission, following the City of Iola in becoming the second governing body in the county to do so.Also called a 391 commission after the chapter of the Texas Local Government Code

2008-08-12T20:08:00.003-05:00

South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission Update August 12, 2008Nannette Kilbey-SmithWilson County NewsCopyright 2008Mayor Dylla provided an update on the formation of the South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission. Current members are Wilson County and the city of St. Hedwig. Palmer is the commission's president, Dylla will serve as vice president, and Baker is the

2008-08-12T20:03:00.000-05:00

Anderson city council could get on board with 391 CommissionThe Navasota ExaminerCopyright 2008The Anderson City Council is expected to approve an ordinance establishing a 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commission at its Thursday, Aug. 14 meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Anderson.© 2008 The Navasota Examiner:www.navasotaexaminer.com

"Alliance for I-69, Zachry, and Spanish company ACS hit Victoria with their dog & pony show, and they've been in Austin hitting up lawmakers, too."

2008-08-07T20:19:00.010-05:00

. TTC-69 lobby group, Alliance for I-69, takes their show on the road Terri HallTURFAlliance for I-69 is the biggest pro-TTC-69 lobby group in the state. Their chief lobbyist, Gary Bushell, is also the same lobbyist TxDOT illegally hired with our taxpayer money to lobby elected officials in the path of the TTC-69.Bushell is also a notable campaign contributor to MANY politicians, Bexar

"Should we declare victory and ignore the realities? In a word... NO!"

2008-08-06T22:16:00.003-05:00

.Have YOU drunk the TxDOT Kool-Aid?Editorial: Martha EstesWharton Journal-SpectatorNumerous citizens along the TTC-69 route are expressing satisfaction about the recent news to the effect that "it’s over, we won". I find that conclusion very disturbing because it is a very dangerous mirage to buy into.Yes, the Texas Transportation Commissioners and TxDOT bigwigs have ’told us’ that Waller Austin,

2008-08-04T22:19:00.002-05:00

New ‘long haul’ transportation technology on the horizonA slide from the presentation shows the 2,000 mile stretches of guideways connecting Laredo, Corpus Christi, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio with the innovative freight transportation system. The plan is to have the system in place to take advantage of the expansion of the Panama Canal.By MIKE GEORGEThey Dayton News (Dayton, TX)Readers

2008-08-04T20:13:00.004-05:00

Cox addresses speed limits, other considerations at TTC meetingBy ANDY HOGUE,Gainesville Daily RegisterThough stalled in the water for now, discussion on the Trans-Texas Corridor 35 project continues, according to a report from Cooke County’s representative on the project.Sheila Cox, who was a vocal opponent to the multi-modal toll road project when first presented to the public, was appointed to

2008-08-04T06:42:00.004-05:00

Planning group to discuss second round of demand letters to TxDOTPolk County EnterpriseCopyright 2008TRINITY — The Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Trinity City Hall to discuss sending second letters to the Texas Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency demanding a meeting to discuss the impact of the proposed

"RPO’s are being pushed by TxDOT in an attempt to make the public believe that they are the same as the 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commissions."

2008-08-03T15:16:00.002-05:00

.From July 15 TxDOT Sunset Hearing, public testimony TxDOT pushes Rural Planning Organizations in contravention of legislation—testimony from Hank GilbertSusan Rigdway GarryAnti-Corridor/Rail Expansion (ACRE)Copyright 2008Hank Gilbert, former Democratic nominee for Agriculture Commissioner, testified about the proposed Rural Planning Organizations (RPO’s). He is especially interested in the RPO’

2008-08-02T15:18:00.000-05:00

South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission FormedPress ReleaseSouth Central Texas Sub Regional Planning Commission (SCTSRPC)Copyright 2008St. Hedwig- Representatives of the City of St . Hedwig and Wilson County met July 31, 2008 at the St. Hedwig City Hall for the first meeting of the South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (SCTSRPC).The SCTSRPC was formed under the

South Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission Holds First Meeting

2008-08-02T08:35:00.003-05:00

SCTSRPC - 391 Commission Next meeting: August 27, 2008 2pm. St. Hedwig City Hall 8/27/08 Agenda Wilson County and the City of Saint Hedwig have joined together to create the ninth 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commission in the State of Texas, the first in the ACOG Region 18. We had our first meeting on July 31, 2008. Commissioners are as follows: <

"There is no 'free' money in public-private partnerships."

2008-07-28T21:21:00.004-05:00

.GAO Questions Wisdom of Public Private Partnerships by TheNewspaper.comGovernment Accountability Office testimony warns of need to better assess the true cost of privately operated toll roads.The Government Accountability Office last week questioned the wisdom of using public-private partnerships to build and maintain toll roads. GAO's Director of Physical Infrastructure issues, Jay Etta Z.

2008-07-18T20:18:00.002-05:00

Austin, we have a problemby Virginia “Dee Dee” King and Connie FogleGroveton NewsCopyright 2008The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced June 11th that it will recommend that the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) Project be developed using existing highway facilities “wherever possible”.TxDOT is trying to slip through the current Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for

2008-07-16T23:30:00.000-05:00

Commissioners Say Yes to 391BY DAVE LEWIS, PublisherThe Navasota ExaminerCopyright 2008After a few months of pressure from the public and taking time to become comfortable with the idea, the Grimes County Commissioners’ Court Monday voted unanimously to create a resolution that would allow the county to form a 391 sub-regional planning commission.The county’s move would follow the City of Iola’s

2008-07-15T11:03:00.000-05:00

East Texans voice opinions about TxDOT at Sunset Commission hearingBy Donna McCollumKTRE-TV (Channel 9)Copyright 2008NACOGDOCHES, TX - The Sunset Commission staff report begins with a very telling statement. Under issues/recommendations it states, " Until trust in the Texas Department of Transportation is restored, the state cannot move forward to effectively meet its growing transportation

2008-07-10T21:35:00.000-05:00

Local Republicans Invite 391 Commission SpeakersBY JOYCE FLOYD,The Navasota ExaminerCopyright 2008The regular meeting of the Grimes County Republican Party held Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m. in the commissioners’ courtroom in Anderson featured a slightly different agenda and group in attendance.This meeting was open to all concerned citizens, regardless of political affiliation, to gather information

2008-07-09T23:51:00.000-05:00

Rocks for the Goliath RoadSmall-town leaders in Central Texas think they’ve found cracks in the Trans-Texas Corridor’s armor.By PETER GORMANFort Worth WeeklyCopyright 2008BARTLETT — Sitting in Lois and Jerry’s Restaurant, surrounded by a blue-jean and overalls lunch crowd, Mae Smith and Ralph Snyder don’t look like giant-killers. In fact, the small-town mayor (5’ 2”) and the salvage shop owner (6

2008-07-08T22:51:00.002-05:00

Talk is Cheap, the Devil’s in the Details, and the Details are in the Contracts.........and we don’t see them until after they are signed. Linda StallNews & Views from CorridorWatch.orgCopyright 2008For those of you who live in the proposed TTC-69 footprint and may have breathed a sigh of relief last week when you heard TxDOT was pulling back to the proposed I-69 footprint, recommending that only

2008-07-06T23:35:00.000-05:00

Is the Trans-Texas Corridor I 69 issue over?Groveton NewsCoyright 2008CORRIGAN – Is the Trans Texas Corridor-I 69 issue over? The Trinity-Neches Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission says no, at last week’s meeting held at Corrigan City Hall. Approximately twenty-five people attended the meeting to hear the commission’s plans.According to TNTSRPC President Bob Dockens, on June 11 the Texas

2008-07-02T23:04:00.002-05:00

TTC: Dead or Alive?Linda StallNews & Views from CorridorWatch.orgCopyright 2008Is the Trans Texas Corridor dead?Don’t break out the champagne too early. There is a lot of talk about the "death" of the Trans Texas Corridor. Talk is cheap. Austin insiders say it’s dead because the unpopular project is too much of a liability for the Governor as he anticipates another campaign. Other’s say its dead

2008-06-26T13:37:00.000-05:00

Developer selected for TxDOT contract that will push Trans Texas Corridor forward Document: Map of proposed route of Interstate 69Link: Details on the winning bidBy MICHAEL LINDENBERGERThe Dallas Morning NewsCopyright 2008AUSTIN — The Transportation Commission has selected a master developer of the Interstate 69 segment of the Trans Texas Corridor. The winning bid was submitted by a

2008-06-25T23:20:00.001-05:00

Grimes County GO group claims 391 Commission needed now more than everBY ROSEMARY SMITH, Examiner editorThe Navasota ExaminerCopyright 2008Even after the recent announcement by TxDOT to use existing highways for the Trans-Texas Corridor, Grimes County Get Organized (GCGO) members are continuing to urge local commissioners to form a 391 sub regional planning commission. During Monday’s

2008-06-19T23:53:00.000-05:00

Caution! Don’t Be Fooled!Letters to the EditorThe Groveton NewsCopyright 2008Dear Editor,I would encourage you to ask some tough questions on the TTC-69 project to those politicians who are taking credit for its demise.I am an associate member of the Trinity-Neches Sub-Regional Planning Commission, which was formed this spring under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 391,Our commission was

2008-06-19T23:41:00.000-05:00

The Bait and Hook ScamLetters to the EditorThe Groveton NewsCopyright 2008Concerning the Trans-Texas CorridorBy now everyone is East Texas has heard it on the 5 o’clock news or read in some newspaper about TxDOT changing the TTC course and it will not be going through East Texas. And we did this merely by voicing our opposition at the TTC hearings!!!I cannot tell you how many excited calls I have

2008-06-11T06:14:00.000-05:00

Grassroots Opponents To TTC Not Going Awayby Donna McCollumKTRE-TVCopyright 2008During Trans Texas Corridor hearings before the Texas Department of Transportation you found ranchers to business owners. There were retirees to school children. And strict conservatives to far left liberals. More than 28,000 of them united in the fight against the Trans Texas Corridor. Their hard work paid off.Jan

2008-05-27T23:47:00.000-05:00

Local Commission Demands TTC 35 Re-doLiberty MattersCopyright 2008Four rural cities and their school districts formally demanded the Texas Department of Transportation stop all plans on the Trans-Texas Corridor 35 until a supplemental study is conducted as required under federal law. Fred Kelly Grant, the attorney and associate to the Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (

2008-05-23T23:28:00.000-05:00

Governor Reportedly Pondering Special Session To Curtail Power Of Sub-Regional Planning Commissionsby Vince LeibowitzCapitol AnnexCopyright 2008There are rumblings in the Capitol that Texas Governor Rick Perry is looking at the possibility of calling a Special Session of the Texas Legislature to curtail the power of Regional Planning Commissions.Why? Because Sub-Regional Planning Commissions have

2008-05-22T23:24:00.000-05:00

Commission formally requests TxDOT prepare a Supplemental Environmental Study for TTC-35May 22, 2008North Texas E-newsCopyright 2008Holland, Texas –The Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission (ECTSRPC) has unanimously approved the first formal demand that development of the Trans-Texas Corridor -35 be stopped and corridor be restudied. On May 13, the ECTSRPC approved a 26-page