Gary Oldham
@garytx.bsky.social
Public safety practitioner for pretty much my entire life. Wildfire management a specialty, ex-copper, former & current FIRESCOPEr, ex-EMT. Posts my own. @GaryTX on what used to be Twitter since 2008.
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Gary Oldham
@garytx.bsky.social
· Nov 19
I made a starter pack containing the OG #SMEM peeps from that other platform. Please feel free to send me any omissions or corrections or folks who’ve come over that I’ve missed.
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Dr. Robert Peters, Round Rock icon, would never have approved of one, let alone NINE data centers in his city!!!!
#protectroundrock
#protectroundrock
February 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Dr. Robert Peters, Round Rock icon, would never have approved of one, let alone NINE data centers in his city!!!!
#protectroundrock
#protectroundrock
Reposted by Gary Oldham
Hello, Round Rockers!! We’ve got about a week to stop a proposal to construct a data center and substation in the midst of an established residential neighborhood. Help us get the word out and come to the public hearing on February 12 at 6pm, City Hall. #RoundRockTX @protectroundrock.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Hello, Round Rockers!! We’ve got about a week to stop a proposal to construct a data center and substation in the midst of an established residential neighborhood. Help us get the word out and come to the public hearing on February 12 at 6pm, City Hall. #RoundRockTX @protectroundrock.bsky.social
Spotted in downtown @roundrock today. Clearly public sentiment is opposed to any more data centers in our city. There are already eight operational, under construction, or approved. Not one more!
February 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Spotted in downtown @roundrock today. Clearly public sentiment is opposed to any more data centers in our city. There are already eight operational, under construction, or approved. Not one more!
Imagine cosplaying as “law enforcement,” and illegally breaking car windows **so often** that you carry a window hammer on the outside of your big boy costume’s load bearing vest.
January 14, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Imagine cosplaying as “law enforcement,” and illegally breaking car windows **so often** that you carry a window hammer on the outside of your big boy costume’s load bearing vest.
Reposted by Gary Oldham
Can't help thinking about the many citizens detained by immigration agents & held at gunpoint or had guns/less lethals pointed at them
Some (thinking of George Retes) reported attempts to move out of the way per agents' requests, but were violently detained anyway
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
Some (thinking of George Retes) reported attempts to move out of the way per agents' requests, but were violently detained anyway
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
January 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Can't help thinking about the many citizens detained by immigration agents & held at gunpoint or had guns/less lethals pointed at them
Some (thinking of George Retes) reported attempts to move out of the way per agents' requests, but were violently detained anyway
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
Some (thinking of George Retes) reported attempts to move out of the way per agents' requests, but were violently detained anyway
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
@plasmometer.bsky.social I love the flyer artwork you made for @protectroundrock.bsky.social, but I also love the other artwork you are showing on your timeline. You are a true talent, everyone should check out your work!
December 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
@plasmometer.bsky.social I love the flyer artwork you made for @protectroundrock.bsky.social, but I also love the other artwork you are showing on your timeline. You are a true talent, everyone should check out your work!
Reposted by Gary Oldham
We very much appreciate this beautiful artwork that will help get the word out to our community to get engaged and oppose this unwanted and unneeded data center in our city! Thank you, @plasmometer.bsky.social!
a flyer i made for @protectroundrock.bsky.social ! glad to participate in something big and good
i can take a bit more commissions i think, so don't hesitate to reach out! i'm saving up to buy my first puppy.
i can take a bit more commissions i think, so don't hesitate to reach out! i'm saving up to buy my first puppy.
December 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We very much appreciate this beautiful artwork that will help get the word out to our community to get engaged and oppose this unwanted and unneeded data center in our city! Thank you, @plasmometer.bsky.social!
Reposted by Gary Oldham
If you're in Round Rock, Texas, join us in fighting the proposed data center on Old Settlers Blvd. by signing the petition at c.org/KYhYd7GSCT.
Visit protectroundrock.org for more.
Visit protectroundrock.org for more.
Have you seen this petition yet?
Say No to the Skybox Data Center and Substation in Round Rock, TX
c.org
December 13, 2025 at 5:42 AM
If you're in Round Rock, Texas, join us in fighting the proposed data center on Old Settlers Blvd. by signing the petition at c.org/KYhYd7GSCT.
Visit protectroundrock.org for more.
Visit protectroundrock.org for more.
Reposted by Gary Oldham
If there's plenty of water to support nine data centers in Round Rock*, why is there a need for a $500K study to "find solutions for future water shortages"?
*As publicly stated by the City of Round Rock at the City Council meeting, 12/4/25.
www.kut.org/energy-envir...
*As publicly stated by the City of Round Rock at the City Council meeting, 12/4/25.
www.kut.org/energy-envir...
Facing future water shortages, Williamson County invests in $500K study to find solutions
Several cities, including Georgetown, have struggled to keep up with customers' water demand in recent years.
www.kut.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If there's plenty of water to support nine data centers in Round Rock*, why is there a need for a $500K study to "find solutions for future water shortages"?
*As publicly stated by the City of Round Rock at the City Council meeting, 12/4/25.
www.kut.org/energy-envir...
*As publicly stated by the City of Round Rock at the City Council meeting, 12/4/25.
www.kut.org/energy-envir...
Help stop the AI data center invasion in Round Rock! We already have 8 operational, under construction, or approved. One is under approval review on Old Settlers east of AW Grimes, abutting multiple residential neighborhoods. Join the fight at protectroundrock.org.
Stop the Skybox Data Center – Protect our quality of life
Round Rock residents organized to oppose City Council approval of the proposed Skybox data center. Learn what’s at stake and how you can act now.
protectroundrock.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Help stop the AI data center invasion in Round Rock! We already have 8 operational, under construction, or approved. One is under approval review on Old Settlers east of AW Grimes, abutting multiple residential neighborhoods. Join the fight at protectroundrock.org.
Hey Round Rock folks - there's a big data center proposed for Old Settlers Blvd E/of AW Grimes. Learn about this really bad idea at protectroundrock.org and please speak out against this plan. City Council will be hearing public input on this on Thurs 12/4 at 6pm.
Stop the Skybox Data Center – Round Rock, TX
Round Rock residents organized to oppose City Council approval of the proposed Skybox data center. Learn what’s at stake and how you can act now.
protectroundrock.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hey Round Rock folks - there's a big data center proposed for Old Settlers Blvd E/of AW Grimes. Learn about this really bad idea at protectroundrock.org and please speak out against this plan. City Council will be hearing public input on this on Thurs 12/4 at 6pm.
Some flash flood safety tips: youtu.be/QCEVJWQdeDg?...
accelerant4’s Tip of the Month for July 2025
YouTube video by accelerant4
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some flash flood safety tips: youtu.be/QCEVJWQdeDg?...
Texas Hill Country - be EXTREMELY weather aware overnight. Be prepared evacuate IMMEDIATELY if you see conditions deteriorating. Do NOT rely solely on official sources (but if they say evacuate, do so without delay.) Ultimately you’re responsible for your own safety. #txwx
July 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Texas Hill Country - be EXTREMELY weather aware overnight. Be prepared evacuate IMMEDIATELY if you see conditions deteriorating. Do NOT rely solely on official sources (but if they say evacuate, do so without delay.) Ultimately you’re responsible for your own safety. #txwx
Heads up Texas Hill Country for “dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding” risk overnight. DO NOT HESITATE to evacuate/move to MUCH higher ground if conditions warrant. Monitor conditions and radar closely, have a NOAA weather radio.
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...
July 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Heads up Texas Hill Country for “dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding” risk overnight. DO NOT HESITATE to evacuate/move to MUCH higher ground if conditions warrant. Monitor conditions and radar closely, have a NOAA weather radio.
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...
Another Mesoscale Convective Vortex (like the one that influenced the July 4 flash floods) is looming over Central Texas & the Hill Country today. Watch some tips on protecting yourself, yourself, and those under your care are here: youtu.be/QCEVJWQdeDg?... #txwx #flashfloodsafety #tadd
accelerant4’s Tip of the Month for July 2025
YouTube video by accelerant4
youtu.be
July 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Another Mesoscale Convective Vortex (like the one that influenced the July 4 flash floods) is looming over Central Texas & the Hill Country today. Watch some tips on protecting yourself, yourself, and those under your care are here: youtu.be/QCEVJWQdeDg?... #txwx #flashfloodsafety #tadd
I like my country like I like my whiskey - neat.
June 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I like my country like I like my whiskey - neat.
Central Texas is under a Slight Risk for severe weather today.
#txwx
www.spc.noaa.gov/products/out...
#txwx
www.spc.noaa.gov/products/out...
SPC Day 1 Outlook
Severe weather, tornado, thunderstorm, fire weather,
storm report, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm watch,
mesoscale discussion, convective outlook products from the Storm
Prediction Center...
www.spc.noaa.gov
May 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Central Texas is under a Slight Risk for severe weather today.
#txwx
www.spc.noaa.gov/products/out...
#txwx
www.spc.noaa.gov/products/out...
Who thought this was a good idea?
April 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Who thought this was a good idea?
Reposted by Gary Oldham
Elon Muskovite’s Department of Gutting Everything is putting lives at risk everywhere.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/19/t...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/19/t...
Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences • Oregon Capital Chronicle
President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal workforce has gutted the ranks of firefighters and support personnel, firefighters warn,
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Elon Muskovite’s Department of Gutting Everything is putting lives at risk everywhere.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/19/t...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/19/t...
Reposted by Gary Oldham
npca.org/jobcuts is the url he’s linking on the last page
February 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
npca.org/jobcuts is the url he’s linking on the last page
Look at who’s *actually* defunding the police…
January 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Look at who’s *actually* defunding the police…