Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 3-9

"...BARTON CREEK UPRISING EXHIBIT Alan Pogue's photography captures the legendary..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature

Environs

illustration by Doug Potter Five Predictions for the Coming Year:

"...3) Austin City Council moves to annex the Barton Creek PUD. It only makes sense. Circle C was..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SOS Files for Bankruptcy

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

"...case Save Our Springs Alliance v. Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District, the Austin-based non-profit conservation group today filed for..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...or in progress. Shown are both city projects on public land (A-G) and developments on privately owned land (1-24)...."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...on the council and more than three decades in public service, Garcia is being toasted at one fete after..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Hands off My MUD

Davenport Fights to Retain Independence It Never Had

"...were not being annexed, namely Rob Roy and Lost Creek, Neely demanded of the mayor, "Is the fact that..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by John Spong

The Latest News From Austin Election Campaigns

District 5 and 8 candidate forums, Beto gets around, and so do local endorsements

"...the city and League of Women Voters in the Districts 5 and 8 Austin City Council contests – both..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

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

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

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

"...We've all heard the arguments against expanding water utility service to environmentally sensitive areas west and southwest of..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Invasion of the Water Snatchers

Pittsburgh Utility Snapping Up Area Companies

"...center. And the recent entry of a Pittsburgh-based electric utility into the local water business is making big waves...."

April 3, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 1 (Conv. Center/Waller Creek): Yes..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 1 (Conv. Center/Waller Creek): Yes..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...part of the 2006-07 budget. The plan puts the district only a few hundred dollars short of the raise..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Chronicle could have done more to help educate the public about the unintended consequences of indiscriminate smoking bans and..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column

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.

"...the works for a couple of years. At a public hearing on the Stratus agreement and zoning case tonight..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...Both Gunn, of Sweetwat­er Properties (aka Lazy Nine municipal utility district), and SOS Executive Director Bill Bunch were expected..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Concrete Carpet Ride

Jim Bob's Road to Nowhere

"...set of proposals to protect water quality in the Barton Springs watershed, launched an intitiative last week to shut..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Before Save Our Springs ...

Big events in Austin's enviro history, pre-SOS

"...Jean Mather thwarts attempt to lay pipe in Blunn Creek...."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Termagant Homosexuals...

"...and commitment to the bottom line extend to the public; he is determined that we should hunt and fish..."

May 23, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...a newsletter penned under his brother's name. The take-no-prisoners publication launches fairly regular attacks against the department brass and..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature

Off the Desk

"...15. Councilmember Jackie Goodman voted against outlawing sleeping in public places, while Mayor Bruce Todd, Gus Garcia, Max Nofziger,..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for polluting Barton Creek ... -- R.B...."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature

Chamber of Avarice

Developers Costing City Its Future

"...the city limits, like Circle C and the proposed Barton Creek PUD, benefit the poor...."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Naked City

"...• Construction on the Shoal Creek Boulevard Improvement Project has finally begun. After five years..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...one we should consider based on what makes sound public policy, with a particular look at history. One fundamental..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...On June 21, the board of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District voted to lift the "drought..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tunnel Vision

TxDOT Sees No Evil in Williamson Creek Tunnel

"...The Williamson Creek tunnel, (pictured above next to I-35) contains no pollution..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Naked City

"...• The Travis Co. Democratic Party Convention (state Senate districts 14 and 25) takes place this Saturday, March 29,..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

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