Wal-Mart, Always

The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.

"...limits than are sanctioned under the Save Our Springs Ordinance. Wal-Mart has an option to buy a portion of..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

How Easy Is Austin?

"...had just to protect that piece of paper [the SOS ordinance]. It's time to move on now. Everybody knew..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...Legislature. She has stated that the Save Our Springs ordinance had a good purpose, but that the purpose has..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Profit Motive

Activists oppose World Trade Organization

"...over the proposed MAI to see if the city's SOS ordinance protecting the Barton Springs Recharge Zone could be..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Feature by Cheryl Bishop

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"...Mayor Wynn Responds on SOS..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Column

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...more on its property than is allowed under the SOS Ordinance, and that the city should try to reach..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Politics News Items for the Week

"...double to quadruple the impervious cover permitted" under the SOS Ordinance. "The consequences of not discussing such a swap,"..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...Following a Friday meeting with the SOS Alliance's Robin Rather and John Scanlan, the Save Barton..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Follow the Bouncing Big Box

Amended version of Big Box Ordinance bounces back down from council to the Planning Commission, hangs in review limbo

"...An amended version of the Big Box Ordinance has bounced back down from council to the Planning..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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"...in a house on 1 acre that existed before SOS was a sparkle in Bill Bunch's eye. We moved..."

July 1, 2005 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...require, and in some cases even better than the SOS Ordinance...."

June 7, 2002 Column

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"...limits on the sold land several times stricter than SOS. Now, you say Slusher and Goodman are less worthy..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Naked City

Hays County environmentalists and other area residents applaud a recent LCRA decision to delay building a water pipeline to Dripping Springs until an Environmental Impact Statement can be completed.

"...panacea, though," says Robin Rather, Save Our Springs Alliance (SOS) chair. She says the proof will be in the..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...The DDZ followed the Save Our Springs Ordinance – a citizen initiative overwhelmingly approved by Austin voters..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Later for Wildflower Commons

Council delays Wildflower Commons development hearing until August

"...After the council took action without a public hearing, SOS' Bill Bunch yelled angrily at the council, followed by..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• An amendment to the Save Our Springs Ordinance that would change the terms for redevelopment over the..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Supporting Prop. 2

"...Austin gives – exemptions from the Save Our Springs Ordinance. Some developers don't want to comply with the law..."

April 25, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of Sunset Valley – that an amendment to the SOS Ordinance allowing Lowe's to exceed impervious cover limits required..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Stratus 2003: Make Way for HEB

Neighborhood negotiations go much better for Stratus the second time around.

"...to do -- comply with current codes, including the SOS Ordinance."..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Zombie' Projects and Lake Austin

Council will consider remedy for expired site plans and lake protections

"...politically sensitive agenda items involving the Save Our Springs Ordinance: a long-simmering development plan that failed to secure a..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Voters Should Know

"...again makes his false claim that he "Expanded the SOS ordinance to help clean up sites polluting" the Barton..."

May 8, 2012 Postmarks

Shea Supports Brees for Place 5 on 3rd Court of Appeals

"...and defied a local court order to call the SOS election, it was the 3rd Court that heard the..."

Oct. 24, 2006 Postmarks

Silicon Labs to Move Downtown, Out of Watershed

Company's decision to move was partly due to concerns about expanding in environmentally sensitive terrain

"...understand," Armstrong said. "I was made aware of [the SOS meetings], but not until after the fact. I would..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Stratus Status

"...development fees, override certain water quality protections in the SOS ordinance, and allow Stratus one million square feet of..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

This week at council: The city's proposed agreement with Stratus comes up for discussion; the Pedestrian Plan awaits approval; and Vignette's downtown deal is up for a vote.

"...to the development deal with Freeport that started the SOS fight nearly 10 years ago. (For more detail, see..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Endorsements

"...Services Commission and serving on the executive committee of SOS, Dealey was heading up the Austin chapter of Planned..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature

Cool City: The Leffingwell Lens

One council member's view of the Austin Climate Protection Plan

"...the ACPP – saving pets to fight global warming!) SOS Ordinance Revisions..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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"...by his recent column concerning Austin's upcoming smoking ban ordinance vote ("Page Two," April 1)...."

April 8, 2005 Column

Rush to Judgment: CodeNEXT 1.0 out Now

Draft now out, it's time for some hot opinions

"...member of the CAG and an attorney with the SOS Alliance, told the Chronicle Wednesday that the coalition is..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard

City Counseling

The Wildflower controversy, the Leffingwell noncontroversy, and more

"...telling City Hall watchdog newsletter In Fact Daily the SOS "shopping mall" descriptor is "the most absurd characterization I..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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