One Thing I Gained from That "Black Gold" TV Show ...

... was appreciation for the fact that, at least nobody would go drilling for oil in my - or anybody else's - city neighborhood.

... uh, well, such is no longer the case thanks to Midland's mayor and city council.

Here's a good take on their decision, and its potential impact from from Eric at Fire Ant Gazette, who will now have a well for a neighbor.