Keystone XL pipeline http://redriverradio.org en Nacogdoches church welcomes young activists http://redriverradio.org/post/nacogdoches-church-welcomes-young-activists <p>The grassroots coalition Tar Sands Blockade took its peaceful protest of the Keystone XL pipeline to Houston this week to occupy the lobby of a building where TransCanada has offices. Dozens of protesters have used civil disobedience tactics to try to slow down construction of the pipeline through East Texas. The activists, who come from all over the country, have also found their way into church pews in Nacogdoches.</p><p></p> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:35:32 +0000 Kate Archer Kent 22068 at http://redriverradio.org Nacogdoches church welcomes young activists Northeast Texas farmer continues fight against TransCanada http://redriverradio.org/post/northeast-texas-farmer-continues-fight-against-transcanada <p>A legal clash over landowner rights in Texas comes to a head at the Lamar County Courthouse in Paris. Julia Trigg Crawford of Direct is challenging TransCanada&#39;s ability to condemn her land in order to build&nbsp;the 500-mile Keystone XL Gulf Coast pipeline. Supporters of landowner rights intend to pack the courtroom. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:25:43 +0000 Kate Archer Kent 15439 at http://redriverradio.org Northeast Texas farmer continues fight against TransCanada