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"...is a Christian nation. … We pledge to exert our influence toward a return to the original intent of..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the 2003 data at this year's standards, we find our students and teachers showing strong academic growth. The new..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

For Lowe's, A Win's a Win

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

"...proposed settlement agreement between the city, the retailer, and landowner Eli Garza came as expected: 4-3 approval by the..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lowe's, Austin, and HB 1204: Who's Got the Cards?

Are Austin's hands tied on another land-use battle over the aquifer?

"...Are Austin's hands tied on another land-use battle over the aquifer? Those who believe the Legislature..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...public process that included everyone with an interest in our proposed development at Circle C. Bunch was joined by..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column

Georgetown Smackdown

Suburbanites Wrestle Over Managed Growth, Smart Growth, and "Stupid Growth"

"...full, about 20 people -- mostly local developers and landowners with a few activists thrown in -- occupying the..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Despite an expected cancellation of the scheduled public hearing on the city's settlement with Stratus Properties, two council members have put forth a motion to start negotiations on a land or development rights swap between Stratus and the city's land at the former Mueller airport.

"...reimbursibles for $6.3 million without tying the suit to land-use policies, which are still on the table...."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Stratus Flows Downhill

A description of the Stratus Properties / City of Austin development negotiations, and the historical precedents (Freeport-McMoRan)

"...ready to cut a deal with Hicks on the land he acquired from Moffett's company -- a move that..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Mueller: The Art of the Deal

Will the City Give Away Mueller Airport to Save Barton Springs?

"...So. Let's say you have this big chunk of land. And let's say you've got big plans for it...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

All-Star Team

"...hard-core lobbyers like Southwestern Bell. Once upon a time, our city either ignored or antagonized the state officials that..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

A Watershed Year?

"...It's just one tract of land among many in the Barton Springs watershed that is..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...a political culture that increasingly favors property rights over land conservation, Bunch has done plenty of kicking and screaming...."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Cowboys & Critters

Take Back Texas' Marshall Kuykendall Says It's Simply a Choice Between...

"...He says it's more im- portant to save eagles and grizzlies than warblers and salamanders, believes the..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Off the Desk

"...homeless may be losing sleep: The City Council voted four to one on Thursday to impose a citywide camping..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Cool City: The Leffingwell Lens

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

"...goal of reducing water consumption by 10%, which would save 32 million gallons per peak-use day. That savings, in..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...proposal originate from different directions in the local political landscape, they're aiming for the same destination – the promised..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Governing Post-Boom Austin

Now that the lawsuits are over, we hope the council campaigns will turn to issues.

"...far from the shadow of City Hall and the courthouse?..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

King Kirk

illustration by Doug Potter

"...for downtown -- two apartment complexes built on city land. No bidding process for the building contracts? No problem...."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Column

311 Story in Error

"...to use an herbicide to kill weeds adjacent to your drinking water well, have you truly reached a compromise..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

SOS Dooms City, Part II

Ordinance Swallows City, Millions Perish

"...It's deja vu all over again. When the Save Our Springs Ordinance was being debated, pro-growth forces said..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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"...aesthetic regulation to reactionary neighborhood groups; penalizes two-car garages; encourages smaller yards; and further lengthens the lead time for..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column

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..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...In your "Council Contest Primer" section [April 12] you wrote the..."

April 26, 2002 Column

Slimed!

Is Barton Springs Pool Losing Its Soul to Algae?

"...lifeguards lowered the pool level once a week and scoured the bottom with high pressure fire hoses, which usually..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Losing Our Lunch

"...Dear Chronicle: To Mayor Watson and your posse -- I hope you all are reading. This..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

SOS Supports Proposition 2

"...“conservation development” being discussed in Travis and Hays counties [“Save as We Pave,” News, Oct. 20]. To be sure,..."

Oct. 24, 2006 Postmarks

The Rise of McMansions

Those large-scale "starter castles" on postage-stamp plots of land bring two of the Austin City Council's most cherished ideals into direct conflict.

"...principle reinforced at regular intervals by the Planning Commission, Save Our Springs Alliance, and the Sierra Club. That ideal..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Did SOS Matter?

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

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

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

The Whole Truce

Gary Bradley ponders the significance of his proposed settlement agreement with the city of Austin.

"...The measure also prevented the city from annexing the land within the district, even though the annexation provision was..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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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.

"...an EIS is a panacea, though," says Robin Rather, Save Our Springs Alliance (SOS) chair. She says the proof..."

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

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