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  • Barnett Shale Drilling Boosts Local Economy

    05/25/2005 1:20:51 PM PDT · by q_an_a · 26 replies · 2,109+ views
    CBS11TV news ^ | 05.02.05 | Tracy Rowlett
    Maybe you've noticed all those gas wells going up west of Dallas. It's because of those wells -- and many more to be drilled -- that scores of North Texans stand to become very rich, very soon. A dozen Texas counties are sitting on top of the largest natural gas field in America. In fact, the Barnett Shale is one of the biggest plays in the world. And if you own mineral rights. A bunch of drilling companies want to be your new best friend. Saginaw rancher Pete Bonds says, "There's an old saying that cattle actually do better in...