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

Barton Blues Again

"...yet another city settlement deal with developers in the Barton Springs watershed supports Einstein's theory that time is not..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

The Texas Hammer: Save Our Springs (If They’ll Let Us)

Austin's environmental values are in perennial conflict with the legislators

"...determination to preserve the water quality of its iconic Barton Springs versus the Legislat­ure's desire to undermine any regulations..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Pain of Change at the Springs

Debate centers on a paved parking lot and pathway to the pool's south side

"...It's hardly a secret that making changes to Barton Springs Pool is no easy task. For context –..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

For the Love of Springs

"...down a trail in a whole new area of Barton Springs, the South Woods, seeing Barton Springs from an..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Postmarks

Springs: Dye Flows Downhill

"...When the Barton Springs/ Edwards Aquifer Conservation District announced the completion of..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

From Heaven to the Springs

'Nightswim' moves Barton Springs from history to literature

"...Naked City paid a visit to Barton Springs on Congress Saturday night – or at least..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...prioritize conservation? That's the hope of the ambitious Great Springs Project, which has inched a little closer to realizing..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AMD Tricks Won't Protect Springs

"...cogent coverage of the proposed AMD move into the Barton Springs Watershed [“Point Austin,” News, Dec. 30]. While the..."

Jan. 4, 2006 Postmarks

Save Our Springs Anniversary

August 2, 2012. 18 Photos

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

Aug. 2, 2012 Photo Gallery

Daniel Bozhkov: The singers at the Springs

A dozen Austin choirs gathered at Barton Springs as part of the upcoming Arthouse exhibition "Daniel Bozhkov: Recent Works"

"...of local singers at the heart of the city, Barton Springs. The piece, to be called Cantata for Twelve..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Springs/Aquifer Development Fight

Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District finds itself on wrong side of environmental fight as its board continues determining whether it should build new headquarters on donated parcel inside aquifer recharge zone

"...The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District finds itself on the wrong..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Save Our Springs Chiefs Savage Shade

Barton Springs activists, former mayor and state rep criticize Shade comments

"...now she seems to have added some Save Our Springs heft to her attempt to stave off Randi Shade...."

April 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Barton Design Options

The Charrette Plan

"...different median openings, including one at Sterzing rather than Barton Blvd. This plan has the support of Councilmember Beverly..."

May 15, 1998 News Feature

City Says Stay out of the Springs

High waters close Barton Springs until further notice.

"...More rain-related news: Barton Springs Pool will be closed today and until further..."

July 4, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lakes Latest: Barton to Open, Travis Stays Closed

Will Lake Travis be open for the weekend?

"...Lake Austin. But good news for swimmers and naturists: Barton Springs pool should be re-opening Friday, as will Hippie..."

July 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Coalition Fighting Another Proposed Amphitheater Near Dripping Springs

Environmental groups call on TCEQ to reject wastewater permit

"...the project as it it lies outside both Dripping Springs' and Austin's extraterritorial jurisdictions...."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Before Save Our Springs ...

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

"...1970: Citizens for a Barton Creek Park – first group to "focus public attention..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Forgione Now Suggests Closing Becker and Oak Springs Outright

"Repurposing" has turned into "closure."

"...Forgione Now Suggests Closing Becker and Oak Springs Outright Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione on..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Dripping Springs Drama

"...Editor, RE: Jan 6 article: Proposed Amphitheater Near Dripping Springs Faces Neighbor Opposition Blizexas LLC and parent company Lexor..."

Jan. 8, 2023 Postmarks

Barton Sees a Building

"...Ah, the solace of the Barton Creek Greenbelt: the trails, the creek, the canopy of..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Slimed!

Is Barton Springs Pool Losing Its Soul to Algae?

"...The waters of Barton Springs Pool are still cool and inviting, but they..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: The Toxic Agenda

The Statesman's sensational report on Barton Springs is much less than meets the eye.

"...dot-com survey was "Do you feel safe swimming in Barton Creek?" The choices were "I haven't felt safe swimming..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Multimedia Plunge

Barton Springs to Life on New CD-ROM

"...on earth, what could be harder to capture than Barton Springs? For people interested in Austin's most famous swimming..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

Road Rage

The Barton Springs Road project has encountered more than few speed bumps

"...army of construction workers effectively set up camp on Barton Springs Road more than a year ago -- and..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...the challenges we all face in trying to save Barton Springs."..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bumpy Road

Neighbors, Businesses Split on Barton Springs Road

"...Kamburis of Flipnotics favors the left-turn lane option for Barton Springs Road. photograph by Jana Birchum..."

May 15, 1998 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

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