Enviro Groups Oppose Plans for Violet Crown Venue

20,000-seat venue would sit amidst Barton Creek preserve

"...The problems foreseen by GEAA, TNC, and allies Save Our Springs Alliance, the Lone Star Chapter of the..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

'Zombie' Projects and Lake Austin

Council will consider remedy for expired site plans and lake protections

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

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

For Lowe's, A Win's a Win

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

"...was absent, testifying in the redistricting trial.) The Commissioners Court had previously approved a preliminary plan that was conditional..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...city. Starting a new community is not like starting your own band. Plans for the big move were crafted..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Paper Tigers

Some Editors Not So Smart About Smart Growth

"...illustration by Doug Potter When the Save Our Springs (S.O.S.) Ordinance was approved by city voters..."

April 3, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Don't delay another minute on getting your loan applications in to the U.S. Small Business Administration..."

July 25, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...in the day, there could still be some opposition discourse underway in the board room of the Lower Colorado..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature

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..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

The Hays Co. suburb takes a two-month break to get its land-use act together

"...two years too late, but the city of Dripping Springs is putting the brakes on development to give the..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sunset vs. Goliath

Tiny Sunset Valley defends the aquifer -- but could use a little neighborly help

"...crank down the windows and set off on a tour of this little speck of a town, where donkeys..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Watershed Year?

"...one tract of land among many in the Barton Springs watershed that is slated for development. But the controversy..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...ratepayers a discount on their energy bills -- that our electric utility staffers were pushing the commission to sign..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"...zone and near the direct recharge zone to Barton Springs. "Growing Together: How AMD Is Renewing Its Commitment to..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Lege v. Austin

The Austin-bashing bills are not just about water – also property, power, and democracy

"...It's hard not to take personally the portrait of Our Fair City that is perennially on display down at..."

May 27, 2005 News Column by Michael King

More Needs To Be Done

"...Dear Editor, We very much appreciate your coverage of AMD CEO Hector Ruiz’s proposal to move..."

May 4, 2005 Postmarks

Wal-Mart, Always

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

"...The Save Barton Creek Association and neighborhood groups are set to..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...expand. The apartments didn't meet the test of the Save Our Springs ordinance, limiting impervious cover to 15%. The..."

July 18, 1997 News Feature

Water Use Goals a Joke

"...“green bona fides” as the “architect of redrafting the Save Our Springs Ordinance” [“Spring Training,” News, March 21]? Leffingwell..."

March 25, 2008 Postmarks

Naked City

"...in 1993, the year after voters overwhelmingly passed the Save Our Springs Ordinance. Slusher's ascension followed in 1996, two..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

High and Dry

LCRA Approves Controversial Pipeline to Dripping Springs

"...protection plan to accompany its water pipeline to Dripping Springs. But LCRA officials and the authority's board offered a..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Naked City

"..."We close at 5." – Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller, rejecting any..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Supporting Prop. 2

"...Dear Editor, I swim in Barton Springs and I've noticed that in the afternoon there's a..."

April 25, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

Race and APD, and so much more, for City Hall this week

"...Futrell to "develop a mitigation plan for the Barton Springs Zone to allow development to offset additional impervious cover..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Two cities. Two mayors. Two big ugly stores. One aquifer.

"...corner of MoPac and Slaughter Lane in the Barton Springs Recharge Zone. With an impervious cover level of 51%..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Mueller: The Art of the Deal

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

"...you'll get to -- someday. And then let's say your neighbor has big plans for a chunk of land..."

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

Austin's Petition Tradition Is Up for Review

It could get a little harder to put an ordinance on a ballot

"...Austin voters can write their own city ordinance, get a fraction of the electorate to sign a..."

March 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

It's Your City Council!

Brigid Shea and Clay Dafoe vs. Lee Leffingwell

"...on coal-tar parking lot sealants, the expansion of the Save Our Springs Ordinance to cover redeveloped land over the..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The Showdown at Lick Creek

As once clear water runs dark, a community defends its natural heart

"...Tom Hegemier, a water resources engineer with the LCRA, said he visited the site..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mitigation Goes Nowhere

Both developers and enviros shoot down staff's new ideas for aquifer development

"...both sides in the ongoing struggle to protect Barton Springs ended up pleasing no one, so city staffers are..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...note: The City Council's Thursday meetings now convene two hours earlier, at 10am. Citizens communication opens at noon, not..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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