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

The Road to Ruin

US290: We Built It, and Dammit, They're Coming

"...completed US290/Loop 360 freeway interchange straddles a hill overlooking Barton Creek just three miles upstream from Barton Springs. Within..."

Jan. 19, 1996 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

Trench Warfare

Federal judge rules for LCRA on the Dripping Springs pipeline project, but the SOS lawsuit proceeds

"...in a lawsuit filed in December by the Save Barton Creek Association, Save Our Springs Alliance, and the Hays..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Arch-Subversive

"...been noodling around with a proposal to list the Barton Springs Salamander as an endangered species. Earlier this year,..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

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

It's Not Just a ZIP Code

Neighborhood Associations

"...Barton Hills-Horseshoe Bend NA http://www.austin360.com/community/groups/BHHBNA/ index.html..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Farmers’ Market Report: March 1-2, 2014

Sausages, snapper, shrimp, soap, and scones

"...of Texas brings sweet, conventionally grown strawberries to the Barton Creek Farmers Market and the Bluebonnet Market; Frobergs Farm..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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

Page Two

The Statesman coverage of Barton Springs pollution is a peculiar version indeed.

"...that read, "If You Don't Read This, We'll Poison Barton Springs." Sunday's Statesman front page -- "Toxic chemicals taint..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Column by Michael King

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

Stratus Quo?

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

"...on the 4,000 acres of undeveloped land in its Barton Creek and Circle C properties, suspicions cropped up almost..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Guide to Austin Greenbelt Entrances

Reroute no more! Here's a list of Greenbelt access points.

"...navigate the many trails, paths, and crevices of the Barton Creek Greenbelt in the scorching Texas heat to find..."

March 30, 2018 Events Post by Tinu Thomas

Memoirs of a Movement

Remembering the campaign to Save Our Springs

"...us, the story of SOS and the saving of Barton Springs is our town's version of David and Goliath...."

Aug. 3, 2012 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

The Real Deal

"...proposal would address legal and other issues involving the Barton Creek, Lantana and Circle C Ranch developments...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

United States Department of the Inteiior

U.s. Geological Survey

"...State rules in maintaining the current water-quality conditions for Barton Springs and associated Edwards aquifer. The purpose of this..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...If you’re in the mood for a dip, Barton Springs Pool – located within Zilker Park – is..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

Farmers Market Report: Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Labor Day weekend brings changes

"...Pickled Blueberries. Caeda Farms will be back at the Barton Creek Farmers Market this Saturday after a hiatus.They will..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 3-9

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

June 4, 2010 News Feature

Preserving a 'Special Kind of Place'

Scott Swearingen on the ‘environmental city’

"...it grows let's protect the greenbelts, let's protect the creeks, let's not have Lake Austin look like a parking..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...local aquifer. Additionally, the excellent satellite image of the Barton Creek area on the SOS Web site shows that..."

April 22, 2005 Column

Over the Aquifer?

"...local aquifer. Additionally, the excellent satellite image of the Barton Creek area on the SOS Web site shows that..."

April 19, 2005 Postmarks

A Watershed Year?

"...just one tract of land among many in the Barton Springs watershed that is slated for development. But the..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Enviro Groups Oppose Plans for Violet Crown Venue

20,000-seat venue would sit amidst Barton Creek preserve

"...The development, which is surrounded by the Nature Conservancy's Barton Creek Habitat Preserve and the creek itself, has plans..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Farmers’ Market Report: April 12-13, 2014

Rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, lamb roasts, and dog shampoo

"...pictured above are from the STAR table at the Barton Creek Farmers’ Market, and Mr. Star says that he..."

April 11, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Claus & Effect

The holiday how-to guide for the perpetually perplexed

"...Kruger, the owner of Texas-based Kruger's Diamond Jewelers in Barton Creek Square Mall, says that it doesn't come up..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Features Feature by Meredith Barnhill

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

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Confusing Coverage of Barton Springs..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column

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