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

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...laying pipes from the county wells in East Metropolitan Park to the farm. In exchange, the Pitres would provide..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

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

May 3, 2002 Column

Naked City

Nonprofit director vows to continue promoting green space

"...Ted Siff has resigned from the Austin Parks Foundation to return to his publishing roots, a profession..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Neither a Lender, Nor a Borrower Be...

1995-96 City Budget: Bond Debt and the Capital Budget

"...`How are you building these roads, and keeping the parks up?'"..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Holiday Rambles

Here's a list for exploring Austin's precious parkland

"...friend, and take an energetic ramble through a nearby park or preserve. Where allowed, take along a picnic, the..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Dollars Down to Earth

1995-96 City Budget Shoots for Balance

"...funded, including $15.7 million in land purchases for the Barton Creek Wilderness Park; $10.9 million for street repair, flood..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Happy Trails on the Horizon?

AMTC's Vision Quest

"...natural hub and spoke network created by the city's creeks feeding into Town Lake. Such a system would make..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Before Save Our Springs ...

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

"...effort to turn half of Lake Austin into theme park... Travis Heights resident Jean Mather thwarts attempt to lay..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Double Jeopardy

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

"...borne out Lavernia's assertions that he was not the "Barton Creek rapist" who had terrorized women hikers and joggers..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tug of War

Changing Chamber Funds

"...Citing serious overcrowding and a dearth of parking all along the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Wilderness Park,..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Happy Trails to All at Austin Confab

National Trails Symposium comes to Convention Center

"...he said recently, trails can also provide an economic spark...."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Dan Oko

Postmarks

The Sweet Science

"...I attended a meeting of winter swimmers at Barton Springs Pool on Sunday, January 31. Some very invasive..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Column

Building a Better Hill Country Suburb?

Developers Dick Rathgeber and Terry Mitchell say

"...crafted a plan that would leave 1,000 acres along Barton Creek in their natural pristine state, while clustering 950..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Living on the Edge

"...developers have been snatching up land hard by the park-like preserves near Bull Creek and elsewhere, leaving behind a..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Summer Fun: Obviously, It's Not Summer Without Them…

No, we didn't forget these perennial faves

"...Hamilton Pool This is the swimming hole we probably..."

May 20, 2014 Chronolog Post by David Estlund

Postmarks

The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.

"...Coordinating Committee, I have been involved in the Bull Creek Preserve public access plan review from the start of..."

April 20, 2001 Column

Flashback

What Did They Know?

"...briefings, as well as another round of the Bull Creek impervious cover battles...."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

East Side Tubes Deflated In Court

Dan Walker facing business closure

"...a warehouse – not a retail establishment. There are parking problems that need to be cleared up. And the..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Council Watch

"...group of citizens who own land in the proposed wilderness park say that is drastically underpriced. They say a..."

April 28, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...AUSTIN NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER in Zilker Park provides exhibits and educational programs for everyone throughout the..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

Green Events, Nov. 15-21

"...MEETING Third Thursdays, 7:30pm. Austin Area Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd. (in Zilker Botanical Gardens). Free. www.austincss.com. Friday,..."

Nov. 14, 2007 Columns Post

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to Slusher and Goodman opposing a "plan" to save Barton Springs, isn't the SOS ordinance, Smart Growth initiatives, the..."

March 15, 2002 Column

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...territory as physics (when they develop their own amusement park with rides), forensic science, Web design, and money management...."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk :

"...local environmentalists because of Babbitt's reluctance to add the Barton Springs Salamander to the Endangered Species List, said the..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...a wash, and one more Dem cycle in the wilderness. – News Staff Agriculture Commissioner: Kinky Friedman..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature