It's a Done Deal

The City Council approved the Stratus settlement 6-1. Now what?

"...could hear an exasperated Bill Bunch, executive director of SOS, shout from the floor that council members were "misstating..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Trench Warfare

Federal judge rules for LCRA on the Dripping Springs pipeline project, but the SOS lawsuit proceeds

"...County Water Planning Partnership and Austin's SBCA and the SOS Alliance, maintain that scrapping the massive pipeline in favor..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Postmarks

The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...SOS Clears Misunderstandings..."

April 13, 2001 Column

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.

"...deal is "excellent," or some such, they're nuts. When SOS urges you to rally at the council to save..."

July 19, 2002 Column by Louis Black

You Don't Need Money, Just a Little Bit a Month...

1996 AISD Bond Election

"...not to be, laments Bill Bunch, director of the SOS Legal Defense Fund. Instead, Circle C developer Gary Bradley..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

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Our readers talk back.

"...Dear SOSAnista BoardDear SOSAnista board,..."

April 28, 2006 Column

Stratus Busted for Runoff Pollution at Future AMD Site

Activists say early problems foretell future of construction over aquifer

"...Lightsey said Environmental Inspection staff issued a Notice of Non-Compliance/Ordinance Violation to Stratus Properties for inadequate erosion and sedimentation..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Who's Your Grandpa?

Critics say older case gives ammo against AMD, but city staff say they are apples and oranges

"...the project is exempt from the Save Our Springs Ordinance is either a "lead-pipe cinch" or a questionable judgment..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

For Lowe's, A Win's a Win

Lowe's and the city cut a deal over the aquifer.

"...most likely from the Save Our Springs Alliance. As SOS deputy director Brad Rockwell argued in a letter to..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Bradley Agreement

"...agreement -- 15.9%, or 399 acres -- meets the SOS standard, since it includes a small amount of property..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Point Austin: The Way We Were

In Austin's politics of nostalgia, the truth is a frequent casualty

"...over development, Barton Springs, and the Save Our Springs Ordinance. The film came up in the conversation, and (as..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Council Watch

City Council considers status of various development-related lawsuits in executive sessions.

"...was a subdivision seeking "limited adjustment" exemptions from the SOS Ordinance (Item 8 on the executive agenda), a little-used..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Schoolyard Scuffle

Talking Out of School

"...under 10,000 square feet) -- Slusher was pushing for SOS compliance within the drinking water protection zone. This would..."

July 9, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Slusher vs. Bunch

Point/Counterpoint:

"...versions of each argument are available at www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/slusher.htm and www.sosalliance.org.)On SOS ComplianceSlusher: Stratus agrees to build at SOS impervious..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

City attorney Andy Martin retires after nearly seven years of service.

"...years in the position -- the validation of the SOS Ordinance, the Supreme Court decision striking down water quality..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

High and Dry

LCRA Approves Controversial Pipeline to Dripping Springs

"...more vehement opposition in the Save Our Springs Alliance (SOS), stood behind Rose with smiling faces."We will hold off..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Save Our Springs' anniversary, Al Armendariz's move, and the bag ban

"...3) 20 Years of SOS In August, local enviros and politicos celebrated the 20th..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two

A decade after SOS, we need to develop a realistic vision and useful political tools to address future development in the Barton Springs watershed.

"...The SOS Alliance is talking about leading a coalition to sue..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Stratus Sparks Citizen Uprising

Hundreds of citizens turn out to denounce the proposed Stratus deal.

"...claims it can rightfully build under current state law. (SOS and the Circle C Neighborhood Association have filed a..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...finished up work on a couple of Barton Springs ordinances – one on redevelopment, the other a broader ordinance...."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...and collateral damage to the Barton Springs watershed," said SOS spokesman Colin Clark.A Battle Resumes..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...complex will comply with the voter-approved Save Our Springs ordinance and that it will help reduce traffic because "58..."

May 6, 2005 Column

Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...Austin's Save Our Springs Ordinance passed in 1992. It still remains the most progressive,..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

FWS Punts Salamanders to TCEQ

Environmentalists decry shift in enforcement responsibility

"...to reverse. This is why Austin's Save Our Springs ordinance, the city's effort to protect its salamander and its..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Again, SOS Sues On Stratus

"...zoning -- that is, by incorporating 14 separate zoning ordinances into the terms of the Stratus agreement, which the..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Council a No-Show at SOS Events

"...Supporters of the Save Our Springs Ordinance rocked the house -- and the water -- last..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...save Barton Springs. To recommend, as you do, that SOS spend its limited time compromising is to accept a..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Column

Hays Project Threatens Aquifer, Pressures Small Town

Wading through MUD-dy waters

"...double the impervious cover allowed by Save Our Springs ordinance standards (35% as opposed to 15%), and proposes mostly..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Developer Gary Bradley pulls back on legislation that would create a special development district for his Spillar Ranch property southwest of Austin, but the development could move forward anyway.

"...to have to do anyway" to comply with the SOS Ordinance, says SOS general counsel Bill Bunch, who adds..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Real Deal

"...or legislation, will not affect the applicability of City ordinances or the enforceability of this Agreement...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

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