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

Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Grease ...

The Fish & Wildlife Service faults the EPA for failing to protect the Barton Springs Watershed.

"...government -- for diametrically opposed reasons: The Save Our Springs Alliance sought stiffer development regulations in the Barton Springs..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Salamander Setback

Endangered Listing Could Sink Barton Springs Pool

"...Act, claims that the two entities are harming the Barton Springs Salamander by cleaning Barton Springs Pool. The two..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

New Food Trailer Court is Ready to Picnic!

Barton Springs Picnic offers parking, comforts, amenities

"...Eateries along Barton Springs' restaurant row have new neighbors with the opening..."

April 22, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Before the Flood

In the struggle between local environmentalists and developers, Laura Dunn's documentary reminds us, Barton Springs was only the beginning

"...political, ecological, and economic – from the battle over Barton Springs to the suburbanization of Hutto. With its high-definition..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...Stratus Properties, the 10th anniversary of the Save Our Springs Ordinance might have come and gone with barely a..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Renewable Resources

An interactive doc on Barton Springs seeks community involvement

"...good that you've either been to the city's fabled Barton Springs, or, at the very least, have heard all..."

June 29, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"...contributing zone and near the direct recharge zone to Barton Springs. "Growing Together: How AMD Is Renewing Its Commitment..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Who’ll Shop the Grain?

When it’s the array of heirlooms ground by stone at Barton Springs Mill, more and more people will

"...on, too, right? And so it goes, classically, with Barton Springs Mill out in Dripping Springs. You can see,..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bubba Likes It

Barton Springs and Riverside: A Separate Place

"...Threadgill's "World Headquarters," at the obtuse southern corner of Barton Springs Road and Riverside Drive. And we all know..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Martinez and Adler Trade Attacks

Mayoral run-off campaign quickly turns harsh

"...At an early morning Wednesday Barton Springs press conference, mayoral candidate Mike Martinez accused opponent..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: Pool Plan Panned and Lauded

Council to consider grounds for improving Barton Springs

"...The good news? A grounds improvement plan for Barton Springs Pool that got a thumbs up this week..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

The Unforeseen

Executive-produced by Robert Redford and Terrence Malick, Dunn's award-winning documentary looks at the history of Barton Springs, Gary Bradley's role in development issues, and the relationship of Austin's environmental activism to the world at large.

"...community organizers out to save the city’s “spiritual center,” Barton Springs, from degradation. In the other corner, weighing countless..."

March 28, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

Beverly Sheffield, the longtime director of the Parks and Recreation Dept. and a local visionary and civic leader, has died.

"...be a human soul that matched the beauty of Barton Springs, it was Beverly Sheffield. Sheffield spent a lifetime..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Marshall Frech

Austin Elders: Meet Stan Brooks, the 102-Year-Old World War II Vet Who’s Lived to Serve

He remembers Barton Springs before the cement

"...said his parents didn’t mention it, but he knew Barton Springs was still segregated. It would be for another..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

One in a Crowd

Barton Springs history needs your crowdfunding help

"...Living Springs What's the project?..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Screens Column by Savannah J Salazar

Lege Ticker: From Voter Suppression to Salamanders

GOP bills spell trouble for voting rights, Barton Springs

"...hearing today, Thursday, April 1. – Benton Graham Keep Barton Regulated..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: One Step Forward ...

Updates on Barton Springs, Gables Hotel, and amphitheatres

"...It's hard to imagine spring break and SXSW without Barton Springs Pool in the mix, but the mighty swimming..."

March 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has abandoned its job of protecting the salamander's aquatic environment, says alliance in intention-to-sue letter

"...Wildlife Service has abandoned its job of protecting the Barton Springs salamander's aquatic environment. So says the Save Our..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

South Austin Irish Pub Features Practically Perfect Fish and Chips

Darcy’s Donkey is a welcoming addition to Barton Springs Road's Restaurant Row

"...last fall in the former Austin Java space on Barton Springs Road, prides itself on its "elevated traditional Irish..."

April 5, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Poppin' Tags

Get some fresh air and revamp your wardrobe today at lunch

"...Craving a clothing fix, but already feeling the dreaded..."

Nov. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

God Loves Ya When You Swim

Behind the scenes of this week's Billy Joe Shaver cover shoot

"..."We just dunked a 72-year-old man in Barton Springs."..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Green Events: Aug. 16-23

Austin Energy saves you money, Whole Foods celebrates the greenest school year ever, and more.

"...ever (since the Seventies, anyway), City Council cleans up Barton Springs, and the U.S. Green Building Council teaches you..."

Aug. 15, 2007 Columns Post

Summer Fun

This year's Summer Fun sings a love song to Galveston Island

"...In Austin, we have the women's changing room at Barton Springs, and I believe it rivals the best of..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Abe Louise Young

APD Is Enforcing the Doggone Spillway Ban

Police and Parks Department crack down on hot spot for dogs and swimmers

"...When David Thornberry arrived at the Barton Springs spillway with his two dogs, Ranger and Skip-Bo,..."

Aug. 4, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

No, No, They're Not Just Slimy Lizards

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

"...leveraged the synergy of during the struggle to keep Barton Springs safe from various developer-based program activities...."

May 22, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cool It

Barton Springs info

"...we went across the street to chill out at Barton Springs pool. Back in the day, the springs were..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Public Notice: Park Potables Panned at Planning

Beer and wine sales at Barton Springs? Maybe not.

"...the refurbished concession stand, just outside the entrance to Barton Springs Pool. Of course, "concession stand" really doesn't do..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

JuiceLand Takes Over the World

Local juice bar is in rapid expansion mode

"...in 2001 at what was the Juice Joint on Barton Springs Rd. Back then, there were only a handful..."

July 14, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Summer Fun: Into the Mystic of High Road Pool

Plunging back in time with my iPod

"...never thought I could love a pool more than Barton Springs until a few years ago when my family..."

May 13, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

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