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"...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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"...large portion of the contributing and recharge zones for Barton Springs is located outside of the city of Austin..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...a major real estate project on the banks of Barton Creek, about a dozen miles upstream of Barton Springs...."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Stratus Busted for Runoff Pollution at Future AMD Site

Activists say early problems foretell future of construction over aquifer

"...Pollution of the Barton Springs watershed has already occurred due to development on..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Watershed Redo

How redevelopment can save the springs ... or not

"...a problem – the continued commercial pollution of our Barton Springs Watershed creeks as well as the Edwards Aquifer,..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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"...the creepiest corporate land baron in Austin – Stratus Properties (formerly Freeport-McMoRan)...."

Dec. 15, 2006 Column

Actually There Are Three Independent Business Groups

"...the creepiest corporate land baron in Austin – Stratus Properties (formerly Freeport-McMoRan). As you know, Stratus Properties is the..."

Dec. 12, 2006 Postmarks

SOS Sues Over Stratus Plan

Stratus Properties plans to develop 1,253 acres in the Barton Springs watershed, but the Save Our Springs Alliance believes state law prohibits their lofty plans.

"...Our Springs Alliance lawsuit against the city and Stratus Properties could further delay final action on a proposed development..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...We understand the importance of Barton Springs, but the springs aren't the only issue. Nothing..."

May 3, 2002 Column

A Boy Named Sue

Jim Bob Keeps Up the Fight

"...refers to in its court pleadings as the "FM Properties Water Quality Zone Bill" was written specifically to allow..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...of windows overlooking the river, members of the Save Barton Creek Association (SBCA) pleaded that the board ensure the..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Insuring Disaster

Austin: Just Another Outpost

"...the local political risk insurance for Freeport affiliate FM Properties? Who will take the political risk and lead the..."

Nov. 10, 1995 News Feature

S.o.s. 101

"...series of individual watershed protection ordinances for Austin's various creeks. The ordinances basically established setbacks, which protected the creeks..."

April 30, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Wasteland

Radioactive Waste and Money Woo Sierra Blanca

"...FM Properties Operative Company (FMPO) has agreed to pay a $1,080..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...adopt the conceptually progressive land-use approach. While eligible local properties here are limited, the county's leadership could well influence..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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Politics & music & the politics of music.

"...author's assertions about the ownership and control of Stratus Properties Inc. ["Stratus Flows Downhill," Dec. 1] (It is a..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Column

Southwest Growth: A Free Way to Bergstrom?

"...a squad of developers rooting for US290 was FM Properties Chief Operating Officer James J. Collins, who crowed that..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Buying Certainty for Stratus

"...Moffett -- is in the driver's seat at Stratus Properties. He's going to stay rich -- and Stratus will..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Off the Desk:

"...$4 million acquisition of the water/wastewater system of FM Properties' developments on Barton Creek. Neither the Sierra Club's Austin..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...an ecologically unique region replete with songbirds and clear-running creeks, other residents and community activists see a planning and..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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The City Council prepares to debate a new settlement with Stratus Properties in a series of public hearings.

"...Plans by Stratus Properties to build a 4,000-acre project -- including 1,400 homes,..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature

Back to the Trenches

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

"...Simply put, AMD's plan to lay stakes in the Barton Springs watershed has reignited an old, ugly development fight,..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...The statement, "Land has been donated by Stratus Properties Inc. near Circle C Ranch" appears in "AISD Board..."

March 26, 2004 Column

Prepare for Departure

Mueller Airport Redevelopment Project Inches Toward Council Approval

"...fracas over a potential Mueller development deal with Stratus Properties -- based on a Mueller-for-Barton-Creek land swap -- since..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: What the Market Will Bear

From the creeks to the streets, Austin gets clear on what it wants

"...sociopolitical boundaries are vanishing, our old friends at Stratus Properties announced that the next round of 350 or so..."

June 28, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...west of Austin while you can – before the creeks turn muddy, the swimming holes run dry, and the..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Battle of the Big Box

Enviros and Southwest neighbors find a common cause: fighting Wal-Mart and its plans for a Supercenter on the aquifer

"...Wal-Mart Supercenter planned for a 29-acre tract in the Barton Springs Recharge Zone. Moderating the proceedings was former Mayor..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Bradley U?

ACC Considers Circle C Campus Site

"...along the Southwest Parkway either within or near FM Properties' proposed Barton Creek PUD. Both Circle C and the..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Everybody Loves a Wynn-er

Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts

"...When Wynn got here in 1981, "Barton Creek Square had just been finished, and the boycott..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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After environmentalists object, the council postpones a hearing to decide whether to trade land at Mueller Airport with Stratus Properties.

"...Activists working against the city's proposed deal with Stratus Properties got a reprieve last week when the City Council..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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