District parents ask for royalty.

Publication: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News)

Bookmark this article Print this article Link to this article Email this article Digg It! Add to del.icio.us RSS

COPYRIGHT 2005 Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Byline: Adrienne Nettles

Nov. 25--WATAUGA -- Some Birdville district parents and a teacher are asking the city to donate a portion of any gas drilling royalties it might receive to the public schools.

The Harding Co., which has offices in Dallas and Fort Worth, recently approached the City Council about drilling for natural gas in Watauga. Harding would lease property from its owners, including the city, in exchange for royalties, signing bonuses and property-damage fees.

Michelle Miller, whose daughter attends Grace Hardeman Elementary School in Watauga, and Holly...

Read the full article for free courtesy of your local library.