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Saving what we can of Barton Springs -- most recently threatened by a proposed development deal between the city and Stratus Properties -- requires pragmatism and compromise.

Hundreds of citizens turn out to denounce the proposed Stratus deal.

A description of the Stratus Properties / City of Austin development negotiations, and the historical precedents (Freeport-McMoRan)

In the Place 5 Race, Activism Is the Operative Word

City plots downtown's retail future

City and developer Gary Bradley reach agreeement on development

Off the Desk:

1996 AISD Bond Election

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

Secretary of State issues election advisory, ignites right-wing voter fraud frenzy

Vetting City Hall's recommendations to Mayor Adler's arts Omnibus and unveiling Sound on Sound Fest's Renaissance location and debut lineup

As SH 45 revs up (again), group sues for commissioner's emails

Water plant controversy keeps on churning

And make sure your address is correct

Our readers talk back.

When it's 'good vs. evil,' political discourse is impossible

Indecent Proposals: If you oppose these propositions, you must be on the take

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has abandoned its job of protecting the salamander's aquatic environment, says alliance in intention-to-sue letter

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

Local politicos, enviros sting each other over controversial mall project

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The City Council approved the Stratus settlement 6-1. Now what?

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Larry Speck is the main architect of the Hill Country Galleria. He's also a member of the Save Our Springs Alliance board, which opposes the Galleria. This is what you call, "walking the tightrope."

The Save Our Springs Alliance asks for more information regarding FWS's opinion on the Barton Springs Watershed.

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