SOS Files for Bankruptcy

The stalwart defenders of Barton Springs reorganize in face of court loss.

"...Unwelcome news, but not surprising following the Save Our Springs Alliance's recent blow in court. Here's SOS' press release:..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Environmental Group’s Push to Spare Barton Springs Tree Ain’t Happening, City Says

No, Parks and Rec says

"...Flo, a beloved 100-year-old pecan tree leaning over Barton Springs Pool, is on her last roots. She’s scheduled for..."

Oct. 4, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...argument, that everyone in Austin wants to save Barton Springs. But what exactly does that mean? Below, and in..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...today's City Council -- voted for the Save Our Springs Ordinance and, it can be fairly said, changed history,..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SOS Sues Over Stratus Plan

Stratus Properties plans to develop 1,253 acres in the Barton Springs watershed, but the Save Our Springs Alliance believes state law prohibits their lofty plans.

"...A Save Our Springs Alliance lawsuit against the city and Stratus Properties could..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

What's Next for Bankrupt SOS?

Staff says life will go on, but tactics may change

"...Last week, the environmental activist group Save Our Springs Alliance announced that it's filing for bankruptcy reorganization in..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...to threaten the Central Texas water that nourishes Barton Springs...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

SOS, Stratus Split in Court

"...city of Austin, Stratus Properties, and the Save Our Springs Alliance each got some of what they wanted in..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Save Our Speck Alliance

Larry Speck is the main architect of the Hill Country Galleria. He's also a member of the Save Our Springs Alliance board, which opposes the Galleria. This is what you call, "walking the tightrope."

"...By all accounts, the Save Our Springs Alliance considered Larry Speck one of its most prized..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

SOS Supports Propositions

"...Dear Austin Chronicle, First off, we at Save Our Springs Alliance like the Chronicle. We go back a long..."

April 12, 2006 Postmarks

SOS: The Amendment That Didn't Bark

SOS slow to submit paired "open government" petitions to city

"...Save Our Springs Alliance, first among equals in the environmental coalition hoping..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

A Redevelopment Amendment to SOS Requires Much Thought and Study

"...nine months looking at how redevelopment affects the Barton Springs Watershed. Some levels of agreement were reached, but some..."

July 17, 2007 Postmarks

Barton Springs Reopens, With Great Pleasure

The Statesman-spawned toxics crisis is finally over, but threats to Austin water quality remain.

"...federal health agencies that no, the water in Barton Springs Pool is not liquid cancer, City Manager Toby Futrell..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Another Court Defeat for SOS

The Save Our Springs Alliance doesn't get to reorganize to stave off creditors – but it's free to file another lawsuit

"...reorganization plan that would have protected the Save Our Springs Alliance from its creditors. The court's ruling, issued Aug...."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Serious Concerns Over Amending SOS Ordinance

"...Lee Leffingwell’s proposed amendment to the voter-approved Save Our Springs Ordinance would make it easier for redevelopment of existing..."

Nov. 6, 2007 Postmarks

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 side..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment

They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements

"...On May 22, Save Our Springs Alliance filed a lawsuit against City Council over its..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Judge Slaps SOS, Bunch

Enviro group penalized for 'frivolous' Lazy 9 lawsuit

"...fine on the executive director of the Save Our Springs Alliance for filing a frivolous lawsuit against developers who..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

SOS Alliance Parsing Words, Twisting Facts

"...1]. Once again, Mr. Bunch and the Save Our Springs Alliance are parsing words and twisting facts. Mr. Bunch..."

July 13, 2005 Postmarks

SOS Wins Ammo in Gunn Fight

After a few bad years, SOS finally wins a court case

"...by a series of legal blows, the Save Our Springs Alliance has finally got the monkey off its back...."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

SOS – Responsibility Does Not Stop at the Environment

"...Editor, I fully support organizations such as Save Our Springs Alliance that are advocates of environmental responsibility. However, in..."

April 17, 2007 Postmarks

Council Should Do the Right Thing for Barton Springs

"...Jeremiah Venture spray irrigation of sewage on the Barton Springs recharge zone and the city legal's last-minute push to..."

Oct. 9, 2012 Postmarks

SOS Files Complaint Against Daugherty

Group charges commissioner deleted texts and emails

"...The Save Our Springs Alliance this week filed a criminal complaint against Travis..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

SOS Supports Proposition 2

"...our creeks, streams, and aquifers. That’s why Save Our Springs Alliance supports Austin bond Proposition 2, which includes $50..."

Oct. 24, 2006 Postmarks

City vs. Statesman: Futrell Comes Out Swinging at the Springs

City and state experts contest the Statesman's hair-raising allegations of toxic pollution at Barton Springs.

"...A shimmering Barton Springs Pool created an incongruous backdrop to a somber press..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

SOS' Clark Responds

"...the community give up and let AMD pollute Barton Springs and abandon East Austin because the corporate giant made..."

Aug. 8, 2005 Postmarks

AMD Tricks Won't Protect Springs

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

Jan. 4, 2006 Postmarks

SOS Electioneering

"...employees out of East Austin and into the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Watershed [“Back to the Trenches,” News, Dec...."

Dec. 21, 2005 Postmarks

Alert From SOS

"...make living in Austin wonderful, and swimming at Barton Springs and reveling at the Backyard amphitheatre are among the..."

March 24, 2004 Postmarks

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