Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...from which it takes its name, Austin-made comedy The Salamander King is linked to one habitat. “It’s a love..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

New Wells in Austin to Monitor Oxygen Levels for Endangered Salamanders

Amid drought, flows into the aquifer are dwindling

"...historic drought is not turning around anytime soon. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What About the Wildlife

"...plans to protect species like the Whooping crane, the Barton Springs salamander, and the ocelot from threats like climate..."

Feb. 21, 2022 Postmarks

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...Austin's Save Our Springs Alliance and a group of environmental scientists have filed..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Neighbors and Green Advocates Slow TxDOT’s Roll

“Parkway” no more?

"...Council and Commissioners Court, along with environmental groups like Barton Springs Conservancy, Clean Water Action, Environment Texas, and Save..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Pipeline, Drought Key Issues in the Aquifer Conservation District Election

The Aquifer simmers in bottom-of-ballot race

"...The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is not only a mouthful..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Salamanders in Our Midst

University of Texas biologists have discovered three new species of groundwater salamander

"...Texas biologists have discovered three new species of groundwater salamander in the Central Texas region, which could further inflame..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Land for Water

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

"...the utility's Wat­er Quality Protection Lands – namely that Barton Springs, 20 miles away, depends on these city-owned properties..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...get to paint the wall across from Chuy's on Barton Springs for Tempo 2D, he was ecstatic. "I have..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Hold That Wastewater!

Effluent flows could cripple three local endangered species

"...Despite a pending application by the City of Drip­ping Springs to the Texas Commission on Environ­mental Quality for a..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Preserving Austin's Natural Mecca

Interactive documentary project Living Springs celebrates Barton Springs

"...on any recent summer day, the line of swimsuit-clad Barton Springs Pool hopefuls wraps around the bathhouse. Perennially listed..."

July 31, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Council committees get up to speed

"...the Splash! exhibit will feature screenings of the Living Springs document­ary, a 1pm tour of Eliza Spring with a..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

No, No, They're Not Just Slimy Lizards

Art.Science.Gallery. brings salamanders up-close & personal

"...Yes, salamanders: The creatures that Austin citizens, ah, leveraged the synergy..."

May 22, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Then There's This: Highway 45 Revisited

Except for the mayor, Council reaffirms opposition to 'aquifer toll road'

"...long-running road debate is the road's location in the Barton Springs segment of the aquifer. Pro-SH 45 folks insist..."

May 23, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Enviro Advocates Honored

Save Barton Creek Association hands out awards and barbecue

"...dinner Monday at the Zilker Park Clubhouse, the Save Barton Creek Association honored several city of Austin staff members,..."

March 25, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

For the Love of Springs

"...to provide additional pressure to clean the pool and salamander habitat after floods, resulting in cleaner, clearer water for..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Postmarks

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...1974-1980: Burgeoning highway construction and unregulated development in the Barton Creek watershed and the recharge zones of the Edwards..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Save Our Springs Anniversary

August 2, 2012. 18 Photos

"..."Barton Springs Eternal" was the rallying cry of the early..."

Aug. 2, 2012 Photo Gallery

Then There's This: Showdown at the Springs

Is the pool's south side in need of a makeover?

"...The decades-long battle over the Springs has moved to the south side – that is,..."

July 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Comp Plan Combo Platter

The comp plan process reaches critical density

"...the conflicting interests of every resident, business owner, and salamander living all the way on through the extraterritorial jurisdiction,..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Headlines

"...• Barton Springs Pool has sprung a leak! Actually, about a..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

Controversial Sewage Case in State's Hands

TCEQ will decide proposal to dump treated effluent in creek

"...of treated effluent into Bear Creek, which ultimately feeds Barton Springs. Prior to the hearing, four other parties –..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Need a More Informed Discussion on Watershed-Based Strategies

"...has been searching for the truth about water and Barton Springs for decades. Mr. Bill Bunch erroneously states [“Postmarks,”..."

April 1, 2008 Postmarks

Luv Doc Recommends: Extravagasm VI 'Return to Eden'

Club Allure, Friday, October 26, 2007

"...squishy and the human population will decline like the Barton Springs Salamander. Until then you need to keep on..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Making Waves

Barton Springs Pool in line for a fixer-upper

"...city's website devoted to an ambitious master plan for Barton Springs Pool states that the project's goal is to..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

More Developing Stories

A calendar of upcoming urban planning events

"...ongoing updates, visit the city's TOD Web site at www.ci.austin.tx.us/planning/tod.Barton Springs Pool Master Plan Do you love Barton Springs?..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Happenings

April 12-19

"...TOWN HALL MEETING: THE FUTURE OF BARTON SPRINGS POOL City staff and consultants seek public input..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...groundwater sites, and more than 85% of samples from Barton Springs. To fight its spread, the city is encouraging..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature

To the Lighthouse

After 20 years, WTP4 returns to a still unanswered question: Do we need it?

"...in five, 10, or even less," says Save Our Springs director Bill Bunch, an opponent of building in the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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