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"...parts what’s rustles up a lineup of hilarious queer so-and-sos every month that’ll have you snortin’ yer 10-gallon clear..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rethink35 Sues TxDOT Again to Block Highway Expansion

Claims state didn’t fully consider environmental, social fallout

"...highway, with the support of several Council members and SOS. This time around, the focus of the suit is..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

I Interviewed My Dad About Marijuana

The Family (Smoke) Circle

"...this rare occasion – I didn’t have any expired so-and-sos or outstanding this-and-thats. But unease soon wafted in with..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...been doing this for 30 years. You know better." SOS has come under fire from other environmentalists in recent..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Review: Austin Rainbow Theatre’s Sordid Lives

Company’s inaugural production resurrects Del Shores’ queer Texas classic with gusto

"...a very unchristian way, forcing a cast of Southern so-and-sos to face up to their own shortcomings. For the..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Environmental Group’s Push to Spare Barton Springs Tree Ain’t Happening, City Says

No, Parks and Rec says

"...SOS offered a last-ditch plan to build an artful safety..."

Oct. 4, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...Rewild Zilker – a coalition of Save Our Springs (SOS) Alliance, Sierra Club, and the Zilker Neighborhood Assoc­iation –..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Proposition A ... and A and A and A: The Case for Reforming How We Label Ballot Measures

Opinion: It's time for us to do something revolutionary – go through the whole alphabet before starting over again at A

"...Another option could be a written opinion. Back in..."

April 28, 2023 Column by Ed Espinoza

Austin's Petition Tradition Is Up for Review

It could get a little harder to put an ordinance on a ballot

"...account for only about 3% of voters. In 1992, SOS campaigners collected 30,000 signatures – or about 11% of..."

March 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bringing Comeback SOS to Austin, SZA Remains a Relatable Queen

Singer saves herself in sold-out Moody Center voyage

"...just last week amidst the reigning charting-topping success of SOS, the pop-R&B queen didn’t appear to be under astronomic..."

March 10, 2023 Music Post by Katie Karp

Andean Spirits Finds Family and a Calling in the Mountains of Ecuador

Agave, alpacas, and a love story

"...to Barton Springs, hiking the greenbelt, and learning about SOS and how development was destroying my favorite creek in..."

Feb. 8, 2023 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan

Zilker Park or "Park Zilker"?

"...too much programming and parking garages for them. But SOS galvanized the public around a bigger issue at the..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Lemon Twigs, Obongjayar, the Zombies, and Ambré Added in SXSW 2023’s Second Lineup Drop

With a whopping 301 musical artists

"...(Austin TX) Painted Shield (Seattle WA) Palehound (Brooklyn NY) Paraísos (Barranquilla COLOMBIA) Party Dozen (Sydney AUSTRALIA) Patrick Holland (Montreal..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Hays Project Threatens Aquifer, Pressures Small Town

Wading through MUD-dy waters

"...lots, flouting the half-acre minimum lot size required by SOS. (Though those lot sizes still mean expensive homes.) The..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Demanding Delusions

"...code for "pro-developer," and actively expelled BIPOCQ residents. Even SOS did an apology PR stunt acknowledging its role in..."

July 27, 2022 Postmarks

Voting by Mail

"...application at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/ballot-by-mail; or an editable PDF version at bbm.sos.state.tx.us/bbm.asp. Completed ballots must be postmarked by May 7 and..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...basically tied) into the run-off for land commish. The SOS also shows Greg Casar (TX 35), Lulu Flores (HD..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail

What you need to stay home and vote in Texas

"...at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov, or get an editable PDF version at sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Public Notice: Brave New World

Remaking Austin, one highway and music club at a time

"...Register to vote: This coming Monday, Jan. 31, is..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...your name since the last time you registered at txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/sos/SOSACManager...."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature

2020 Election Audit: No Fraud Found (Yet)

No widespread voting fraud found in initial phase of audit demanded by Trump

"...Here's a thumbnail sketch of what the SoS has found, statewide: A total of 509 people may..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail

Want to stay at home and vote? Here's what you need to know.

"...application at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/ballot-by-mail; or an editable PDF version at bbm.sos.state.tx.us/bbm.asp...."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"...of the vote. The string of city elections from SOS to the Todd/Slusher run-off saw higher turnout than any..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law

I want to run for office as an Independent. Is it possible to get on the ballot?

"...Check out the Texas Secretary of State's office (sos.state.tx.us) for good information on the specific things an Independent..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

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

"...Bunch, Rather's successor (and predecessor) at the helm of SOS, is also the current ZNA president. The two groups,..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Voting by Mail

Answers to Your VBM Questions

"...at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/ballot-by-mail or get an editable PDF version at bbm.sos.state.tx.us/bbm.asp...."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

Public Notice: Rewilding Zilker Park

How do you polish a crown jewel?

"...one, "would have to adjust quite a bit," as SOS's Bill Bunch put it in an email to the..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

November 2021 General and Special Elections: Voting by Mail

Answers to your VBM questions

"...application at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/ballot-by-mail; or an editable PDF version at bbm.sos.state.tx.us/bbm.asp...."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...Austin's Save Our Springs Alliance and a group of..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 4

Early voting: Oct. 18-29

"...since you registered to vote, update your registration at txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/sos/SOSACManager.Visit our Election Central for the latest from the campaign..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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