Blackland Coalition Rally - June 3, 2005

The Blackland Coalition attracted a crowd of 1,000 to a rally at Seaton Star Hall near Temple, Texas on June 3, 2005. Participants heard from Blackland Coalition leadership, Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn, and both David and Linda Stall of CorridorWatch.org.

This very well organized program included information about TTC-35 from Blackland Coalition Chairman Ralph Snyder; environmental impact comments by Mickey Burleson; discussion of eminent domain issues by Austin attorney Mike Barron; and petition drive remarks from Leonard Cobb. Throughout the attendees paid close attention, studied handouts, and took notes.

Keynote speaker Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn gave an impassioned speech blasting the Trans Texas Corridor project. Her remarks were well received by the audience.