August 2, 2012. 18 Photos

  • ap-1.eternal
    “Barton Springs Eternal” was the rallying cry of the early Nineties.
  • ap-2.mollyivins
    Iconic Texas writer Molly Ivins rallies for Barton Springs.
  • ap-3.inhell
    You don’t see protest signs like this anymore.
  • ap-4.nocompromise
    Protestors rally for a “no-compromise” water-quality law.
  • ap-5.noslimers-2
    A young girl shows her dislike for “slimers.”
  • ap-6.prosossigns
    Campaign signs for SOS and Balcones Canyonlands preservation
  • ap-7.anti-sos
    An anti-SOS sign
  • ap-8.developermoney
    An Esther’s Follies member performs a developer-and-money sketch.
  • ap-9.bangingdrum
    Costumes and props were common during the SOS movement.
  • ap-10.phonebank
    With only one day left before the election, SOS volunteers work the phones.
  • ap-11.maryarnold
    “Mary Arnold [speaking] was our rock and the experienced leader every step of the way,” Bill Bunch (back row) says of Austin’s longtime activist.
  • ap-12.victoryparty
    Former Council Member Gus Garcia takes the mic at the SOS election victory party, joined by Bill Bunch, Helen Ballew, Brigid Shea, Mark Yznaga, Glen Maxey, and Mary Arnold.
  • ap-13.peoplewatching
    People-watching is a popular poolside sport.
  • ap-14.springsperformance
    A Sally Jaques performance at the springs
  • ap-15.jimmyturner-2
    Dancer Jimmy Turner takes part in the Sally Jacques production.
  • ap-16.poolcrowd
    People come from miles around for a cool dip.
  • ap-17.spillway
    The Barton Springs spillway is a favorite free hangout.
  • ap-18.salamander
    The tiny Barton Springs Salamander

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