Easton NewsLocal news for Easton, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Easton residents still evacuated as repairs to gas well continue- February 23, 2008 "We're doing everything we can to protect the safety of the residents" About 10 evacuated Easton residents remain in a Longview hotel today as repairs on a gas well leak continue. via Longview News-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/easton-tx/2008/02/easton-residents-still-evacuated-as-repairs-to... Cause Of Gas Well Leak Probed; Easton Residents Still Evacuated- February 21, 2008 "The company has been unable to shut down the well or begin repairs because of the leak" By MALENA OGLES Staff Writer EASTON - More than a dozen Easton residents will remain in hotels while Anadarko Petroleum Corporation workers search for the cause of a gas well leak along Farm Road 2906. via Tyler Morning Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/easton-tx/2008/02/cause-of-gas-well-leak-probed-easton-residents... Gas Well Leak Forces Residents To Evacuate- February 19, 2008 "There is a combination of saltwater and oil at the gas well. The potential for fire is a concern for those working on the site" A gas well leak detected by an Anadarko Petroleum Cooperation during a routine maintenance inspection forced the evacuation of more than 15 residents in Easton on Monday afternoon. via Tyler Morning Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/easton-tx/2008/02/gas-well-leak-forces-residents-to-evacuate?fro... Gregg to help enforce the law if Easton disbands police force- February 4, 2008 "That's been a big help to us, having those deputies out there" The Gregg County Sheriff's Office is set to take over law enforcement services in Easton if the city's police department disbands as ordered last month. via News-journal.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/easton-tx/2008/02/gregg-to-help-enforce-the-law-if-easton-disban... Easton's police will stay on job - for now- February 2, 2008 "Section 551.142 (of the Texas Government Code) specifically states that 'any interested person, including a member of the news media' may bring an action to 'stop, prevent or reverse' a violation of Chapter 551" Easton police officers will stay on the job indefinitely -- or at least until the city determines whether a vote to disband the department was legal, Mayor Willis Sammons said Friday. via News-journal.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/easton-tx/2008/02/eastons-police-will-stay-on-job-for-now?fromrs... |