Occupiers in Texas Plan to Shut Down the Port of Houston!

Approved GA proposal from Occupy Dallas:
In solidarity with Occupy Oakland, Occupy San Diego, Occupy LA, Occupy Portland, Occupy Tacoma, Occupy Seattle and other movements along the west coast of the United States that will shut down ports in their cities on December 12, the General Assembly of Dallas hereby declares:

On December 12, 2011, Occupy Dallas will assemble in Houston, TX.
The following message is from Occupy Oakland:

“On December 12, the occupy movements in different cities will stage mass mobilizations to march on the ports, create community pickets, and effectively shutdown the hubs of commerce, in the same fashion that Occupy Oakland shut down the Port of Oakland on November 2nd, the day of our general strike. The Oakland Port Shutdown was a historic and effective action, and the memory of that night on the port lives in the hearts of people across Oakland and around the country.”

In Houston, we will mobilize and stage a mass march by integrating Occupy Houston, Occupy Austin, Occupy San Marco, Occupy San Antonio, Occupy Now and Occupy Texas.

We have made attempts at local demonstrations in an effort to spread awareness of the economic injustices affecting the 99%. These peaceful assemblies have been organized with the aim of petitioning our government for a redress of our grievances. On a national level, the response to our protest has often included excessive force and unnecessary violence perpetrated by police departments, with thousands of citizens unlawfully arrested.

Occupy Dallas would like to urge other movements in Texas and the surrounding states that wish to participate in the Occupy the Gulf Coast action to join with Occupy Houston before December 12.

We ask that you bring this request before your General Assembly immediately.
In Solidarity and Struggle, Occupy Dallas

Official Statement Concerning Recent Tragedy from Occupy Denton

Darwin Cox (1988 - 2011)

Occupy Denton mourns the loss of a fellow occupier, a kind and idealistic young man and a friend. Darwin Cox passed away.  He was found in a tent on the Occupy Denton camp where he had been given shelter after a fellow occupier saw him suffering from a fever.  Darwin’s lifelong struggle with drug addiction is suspected to have played a role in this tragedy. While drug use or possession is strictly against Occupy Denton’s policy, it was the Occupy Denton camp where he found friendship, respect, and compassion for his warm, caring, and generous character. Occupy Denton will dearly miss him, and forever appreciate the fortune of having shared a space and time with our friend, Darwin Cox. We give our deepest condolences to his family.

One of Occupy Denton’s core issues is the struggle against homelessness. Specifically, the lack of a safety net and inclusive shelters for the homeless left Darwin with nowhere else to go.  Tragedies like this happen every day and fail to make the nightly news or the newspapers.  Our current social structure criminalizes the homeless as well as those suffering from addiction.  This is one of the reasons why Occupy Denton emerged, why Darwin joined, and why Occupy Denton will continue the struggle for the marginalized and oppressed.
Occupy Denton will observe a vigil on Monday, December 5th at 7 P.M. on the lawn between the Physics and Art buildings at the UNT campus.  The vigil will mourn his loss and commemorate his life.  A deep sense of connection and family has emerged among the occupiers. Darwin’s loss has deeply shaken us.  Our love and resolve will continue with Darwin in our hearts.
Solidarity,
Occupy Denton

Dead man at Occupy Denton [ KNTU and ABC ]

DENTON, Texas (KNTU)  The body of a white male was found Sat., Dec. 3, at the Occupy Denton campsite on the UNT campus according to a UNT official.
The encampment is situated in a grassy area between the Physics Building, Curry Hall, and the Art Building at the corner of Ave. A and Mulberry St.
Occupy Denton's website has identified the dead man as Darwin Cox.
UNT and Denton police were sent to the Occupy campsite after someone called authorities about the body between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. said UNT spokesman Buddy Price.
He also said no one was at the campsite when officers arrived to find the man's body in a tent.
With crime scene tape surrounding the campsite, Price said none of the Occupy Denton protesters will be allowed into the encampment until the investigation of the man's death is complete.
Denton police told the NT Daily the man, now identified by Occupy Denton as Cox, was 23 years old.
Members of Occupy Denton told the campus newspaper Cox was not a UNT student.
"This is a friend of ours who had found a family here," said Garrett Graham, an Occupy Denton organizer. "We’re dealing with it like a family."

Man Dead at Occupy Campsite on North Texas Campus
ABC News
An official at the University of North Texas says a man has been found dead at a campsite on the school's campus where Occupy Denton protesters have been gathering. 

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Occupy Texarkana Federal Court building action November 30th ! [photos]

A a small group of protestors held a demonstration Wednesday morning (Nov. 30) at the Texarkana Post Office and Federal Court building.
The group did "mic checks" throughout the demonstration from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The local protest was held in conjunction with a number of similar recent demonstrations including Occupy Dallas outcrying corporate and governmental corruption.

more great photos here

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