True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...Staci bought a 10.8-acre plot just outside of Dripping Springs, in a development protected by residential-only deed restrictions. Their..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...city politics: the environmental struggle known as Save Our Springs. A mining company called Freeport-McMoRan had proposed a massive..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Call Us in 2105

As the city drops its time capsule, we hope there'll be something to drink to – and with – in 100 years

"...evening time-capsule ceremony, when Council Member Daryl Slusher, depositing Barton Springs-related documents into the capsule, noted that it would..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

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

Then There's This: Aquifer Angst

Will the city poop out on its fight to block a wastewater permit?

"...irrigate treated sewage in the recharge zone of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer...."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

TCEQ Paves the Way for Shit Creek(s)

State environmental agency rejects science in favor of allowing sewage in creeks

"...sewage in laymen's terms – in the Edwards Aquifer Watershed. On one side are the familiar government entities and..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Either Lacks the Knowledge Or ...

"...that all recharge from Williamson Creek discharges to Cold Springs is wrong [“Postmarks,” Jan. 20]. He misread and misinterpreted..."

Jan. 23, 2006 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...joint project between the city of Austin and the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District conducted between 1996 and 2002..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...common public access) to protect open space, fragile ecosystems, watersheds, and the rural character of Texas? Or should it..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Endorsements

"...the good guys.Proposition 2: NO The so-called "Save Our Springs Amendment."..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

AMD and the Edwards Aquifer

SOS says mitigation offers aren't enough

"...and guilt-tripping major employers to stay out of the Barton Springs watershed could suffer a big upset if Advanced..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Off the Desk:

"...Secretary Bruce Babbitt has decided not to list the Barton Springs Salamander as an endangered species. The U.S. Fish..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

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

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

Cease-Fire Ends in Southwest Road Wars

Environmentalists charge that Daugherty has been working backroom deals for southwest roads

"...at odds with groups such as the Save Our Springs Alliance and Hill Country Alliance. Still, Daugherty could sponsor,..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Impaired Judgment

SOS Alliance enters the controversy over toxins at Barton Springs.

"...of last week's big environmental news, the Save Our Springs Alliance is renewing its efforts to secure listings for..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Walk in Austin's Shoes

Curious tidbits and Austin arcana

"...call it the Drag. So How Cold Is It, Barton?..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

Bond Election Cliffs Notes

General Obligation Bonds

"...South Congress, Dittmar Ln., Manchaca Rd., Convict Hill Rd., Barton Springs Rd., Enfield Rd., 34th St., Woodhollow Dr., and..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 2 (Barton Creek Land Purchase): Yes..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 2 (Barton Creek Land Purchase): Yes..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Disputing Aquifer 'Facts'

"...joint project between the city of Austin and the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District conducted between 1996 and 2002..."

Jan. 16, 2006 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

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

Aug. 23, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...If it weren't for The Austin Chronicle, Barton Springs would have been history long ago. However, the..."

July 26, 2002 Column

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...of water a minute, roughly the equivalent of five Barton Springs Pools. "You're talking about diverting essentially a small..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Point Austin: Saying 'No' to AMD

As the company moves forward, the culprits are wiping away their fingerprints

"...especially those relatively untouched portions that remain in the watersheds for the Edwards Aquifer and Barton Springs. The AMD..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The city's Watershed Protection and Development Review department will hold two more..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Saving what we can of Barton Springs -- most recently threatened by a proposed development deal between the city and Stratus Properties -- requires pragmatism and compromise.

"...urges you to rally at the council to save Barton Springs, they're lying...."

July 19, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Watershed for the Springs..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Speaking With Authority

"...by Bryan Mealer, if the city wants to improve Barton Springs Road, maybe they're looking at the wrong stretch...."

May 29, 1998 Column

Reinventing theTriangle

Will the Stakeholders Ever Achieve Consensus?

"...year to tackle intractable stakeholder conflicts around Lamar and Barton Springs Road -- proved so popular and successful that..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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