Barton Blues Again

"...yet another city settlement deal with developers in the Barton Springs watershed supports Einstein's theory that time is not..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

News Roundup: Barton Springs, the Eastside, and Science

Barton Springs reopens, while activists take sides on East Side Hotel

"...this week's News Roundup, summer can officially begin, because Barton Springs has reopened; development of the Eastside continues to..."

June 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Stratus Flows Downhill

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

"...Jim Bob Moffett didn't make any money on Barton Creek. Neither did Ben Barnes...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SOS Files for Bankruptcy

The stalwart defenders of Barton Springs reorganize in face of court loss.

"...and for future generations. This will include protecting Bee Creek, Barton Creek, and Lake Travis from the misnamed ‘Sweetwater’..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...of argument, that everyone in Austin wants to save Barton Springs. But what exactly does that mean? Below, and..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...the challenges we all face in trying to save Barton Springs."..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Media Clips

The Statesman doesn't let facts get in the way of telling the truth about the Tim Jones tapes.

"...city regulators to intensify or reduce their scrutiny of Barton Creek Properties" depending on whether the developer would drop..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...morning, I stand in the dry bed of Onion Creek in Hays County and watch as Kevin Thuesen lowers..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Page Two

The Hyde Park Baptist Church development may be legal, but it's wrong; and it's time for Statesman editor Rich Oppel to go.

"...self-incriminating statements to an attorney for the developer of Barton Creek Properties, was in fact a district attorney's (inaccurate)..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Column by Nick Barbaro

The Art of the Deal

City Coucil wants to cut a deal with Stratus Properties on the Barton Creek properties because they think House Bill 1704 gives them no other option.

"...Coming soon to the Barton Springs watershed ... Plano, Texas!..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

What's the Deal?

The Details in the City's Proposed Settlement With Stratus Properties Are the Fine Print in the Term Sheet.

"...Under the city's proposed settlement with Stratus Properties, the developer would agree to the following standards in..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...If not for Stratus Properties, the 10th anniversary of the Save Our Springs Ordinance..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Grease ...

The Fish & Wildlife Service faults the EPA for failing to protect the Barton Springs Watershed.

"...Our Springs Alliance sought stiffer development regulations in the Barton Springs watershed, while the Texas Capital Area Builders Association..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Suttle Scuttled?

Development lawyer Richard Suttle no longer finds himself on the Stratus payroll, coincidentally (?) at a time when the company tries to clean up its image.

"...lawyer-lobbyist Richard Suttle is no longer shilling for Stratus Properties, the company he has represented since the firm's days..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mueller: The Art of the Deal

Will the City Give Away Mueller Airport to Save Barton Springs?

"...prefer not to have urbanized development on Stratus' other properties, and so we could make both those things happen,..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

District 47

"...north around the city to Pflugerville, south to Onion Creek, and including West Lake Hills and rural western Travis..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...New Orleans-based Freeport-McMoRan. Beau Armstrong, the head of FM Properties Inc., the company that owns Barton Creek Properties and..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...however, that one of Warren's biggest contributors is Stratus Properties -- a spinoff of FM Properties, the developers of..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Council Watch

"...the February 23 vote to extend sewage lines to Barton Creek Properties, for example, Mitchell accused the predominantly white..."

June 23, 1995 News Column

Naked City

AISD Bond Vote Set

"...an election in that region -- R.B. Son of Barton Creek Properties? A proposal for a 333-acre Planned Unit..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature

Off the Desk:

"...traffic from fast-growing subdivisions to the west -- including Barton Creek Properties. Critics point out that left turn lanes..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature

Stratus Quo?

Stratus Properties tries to shake the ghost of Jim Bob Moffett as it is acquired by Tom Hicks.

"...III, the boyish CEO, president, and chairman of Stratus Properties, would be a happier man if he could figure..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Liquid Proposition

Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands are few and far between: can they do the job they are meant to do?

"...city to help preserve water quality and quantity in Barton Creek, Conrad's caution extends to more than just snakes...."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Naked City

The Save Barton Creek Association tries to force the TNRCC to listen.

"...The Save Barton Creek Association heads to the courthouse on Wednesday to..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...Gary Bradley, and the new commercial home of FM Properties. Go team...."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...1992, we established two truths to be self-evident: Protecting Barton Springs is an end in itself, a goal rather..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...and shine Sunday morning for an emergency meeting of Barton Springs swimmers and Polar Bear members. BillAdorno, an engineer..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature

The Real Deal

"...Proposed settlement between Stratus Properties and the City of Austin The City of Austin..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"...off some zeroes." That was the reaction of FM Properties attorney Roy Minton immediately after the Wednesday verdict in..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to look into coordinating a land swap with Stratus Properties Inc., in which the city would trade Block 21..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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