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

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...and Wildlife Service to list the Pedernales River springs salamander as "endangered" or "threatened" under the federal Endangered Species..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

For Their Eyes Only

TWP says there isn't enough money to give them all canes

"...It's tough to be a Texas blind salamander. Not only are you ugly, slithery, and totally..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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

Naked City

Aquifer district seeking consultants to devise endangered-species strategy

"...a conservation plan specifically related to the Barton Springs salamander and the Austin blind salamander...."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

New Wells in Austin to Monitor Oxygen Levels for Endangered Salamanders

Amid drought, flows into the aquifer are dwindling

"...it harder for the endangered Barton Springs and Austin blind salamanders to breathe...."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Hold That Wastewater!

Effluent flows could cripple three local endangered species

"...an additional hazard to three endangered species: the Austin blind salamander, the Barton Springs salamander, and the Comal Springs..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Heritage Fire Brings Its Flames to Austin

May’s outdoor bacchanal will spotlight the local scene

"...(Botika), Andy Knudson (Tillies at Camp Lucy), Francisco Baca (Blind Salamander), Albert Gonzalez (Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden),..."

March 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Little Ola’s Biscuits Free for a Year, Baldinucci’s Pizza for Lunch and Dinner, the Nido Is Open for Real, Dali’s Naked Feast for Surrealism’s Sake, Plenty of Booze for Toasting, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...fair-esque 18th anniversary party on Saturday, Oct. 22… that Blind Salamander in the Omni Barton Creek is offering a..."

Oct. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food Editor Jessi Cape's Top 10 Austin Bites

Conscious craving has always been

"...9) Blind Salamander Not one of my usual suspects, this Omni..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Not a Drop to Drink

Comal Springs Is Drying Up

"...spring-dwelling endangered species, including Texas Wild Rice, the Texas Blind Salamander, the San Marcos Salamander, San Marcos Gambusia, and..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Enviro Advocates Honored

Save Barton Creek Association hands out awards and barbecue

"...habitat conditions for long-term survival of the Barton Springs Salamander and the Austin Blind Salamander, with team members Chris..."

March 25, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Naked City

News items

"...A new species of salamander has been identified in Barton Springs. A group of..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Nature's Water Clinic

Drought Has San Antonio Over a Pump

"...fountain darter, the San Marcos Gambusia, the San Marcos Salamander, Texas Wild Rice, and the Texas Blind Salamander --..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Neighbors and Green Advocates Slow TxDOT’s Roll

“Parkway” no more?

"...species as well," including the Barton Springs and Austin blind salamander, both endemic to the aquifer zone...."

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

"...such as the Barton Springs Sala­mander and the Austin Blind Salamander." Larsen was the sole vote against joining the..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Hold That Bus!

New labor deal proposed for Cap Metro waits for willing riders

"...– even though it's apparent to everybody but a blind salamander or a state rep that Cap Metro pulls..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Day Trips

Take your chum to the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park.

"...researching the breeding habits of the endangered Central Texas salamanders taken from the Comal, San Marcos, and Barton springs...."

Feb. 18, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...reasoning: Since beleaguered life forms such as the Texas blind salamander are not involved in "interstate commerce," they do..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...providing living space for entry-level workers. Austin leaders are blind to this reality or they are determined to ignore..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Letter to Isaac

"...This act reminds me of the history concerning the blind adopting or being foster parents. Bigotry seeks its own..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Bunch Replies

"..."broad pleading" somehow dragged down or strung out the Salamander lawsuit. You fail to mention that we filed the..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Column

311 Story in Error

"...the political decision not to list the Barton Springs salamander. To reward that kind of behavior with another term..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...wrong to demand more troops in Iraq," replied Radnofsky. "Blind rubber-stamping and continued buildup of the failed Iraq war..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

Saturday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...legends the Hickoids. Their 2003 7-inch paired covers by Blind Willie McTell and the Stranglers. – Greg BeetsFACELESS WEREWOLVES8pm,..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Naked City

"...endemic (found nowhere else) creatures like the Barton Springs salamander. The Aloha State also, sadly, is No. 1 in..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Page Two

"...to understand is that neither color nor gold can blind an electorate motivated to protect Austin's quality of life...."

June 6, 1997 Column by Audrey Duff

Postmarks

Justice Denied

"...seats on the City Council. Rest easy, because the salamander is safe, the springs will flow clean, natural habitats..."

June 6, 1997 Column

False Accusations

"...Kennedy is blind to the import of government worship. Maybe he'd understand..."

March 21, 1997 Column