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"...in property-tax-supported programs to eliminate. The most controversial would save $120,000 in salary and benefits by axing an assistant..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Column

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...airport dies a natural death, but the Bergstrom option saves the day. Austin finally breaks ground on a City..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...In the races for Travis County Commissioners Court Precincts 2 and 4, two strong challengers face two..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...yelled at by the driver about the length of your excursion, as seems to be the current practice. The..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature

Softies for Austin

Is Austin-bashing a thing of the past?

"...Naish­tat traces it back to the fight over the Save Our Springs Ordinance. "Big developers decided to go to..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

BATPAC Begins

New political action committee intent on influencing May council elections emerges

"...inclusive. "Austin's informed and involved citizens are its best resource," said environmental activist Roy Waley. Other BATPAC rallying cries:..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...re-redistricting fails -- barring intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court -- politicos on both sides prepare for a whole..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Shea to Run for Mayor

Former council member says city needs vision and leadership

"...After voters overwhelming approved the 1992 Save Our Springs Ordinance, Shea went on to unseat a..."

Jan. 31, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Strayhorn the Populist

Ex-mayor visits City Hall, blazing another nuclear trail

"...chambers last week to oppose adoption of Austin Energy's Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan, the renewables-boosting road map..."

April 30, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

It's a Conspiracy!

The landowner alleges vile collusion between City Hall and Stratus Properties -- but not actual citizens.

"...In the suit filed Nov. 20 in federal district court, S.R. Ridge levels breach-of-contract charges against the city, claiming..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

On the Blizzard / Stratus scandal, the Statesman misses the real story -- as usual.

"...are doing the right thing, we can judge for ourselves. But that's the game. So far, Armstrong is winning...."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The retailer wins a round on points: 4-3.

"...dollars in profits can afford to build under the [Save Our Springs] Ordinance and to honor the community's values."..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Slusher: Go Slow on Lowe's

"...of compliance with the impervious cover limits of the Save Our Springs Ordinance...."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...and driveways, mandated trip-reduction programs for major employers, and discouraging use of drive-through facilities on ozone action days. The..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Brodie and William Cannon. The idea was that Austin's Save Our Springs Ordinance would prohibit Lowe's plans, but the..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Problems Down the Pipeline

"...Sam Sparks'] order." Longhorn would "voluntarily comply" with the Save Our Springs Ordinance and other local rules and regs..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...Longhorn Pipeline and the city of Austin head to court this morning (Thursday) to hash out their differences in..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Compromising Raul

Raul Alvarez was elected by environmental community but is not yet voting with it.

"...Time Warner and Dell Computer, and had opposed the Save Our Springs ordinance. Alvarez had worked as environmental justice..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...53, has lost two high-profile elections in the past four years. But many watching the Commissioners Court races agree..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

A Conservative Coup?

Different Strokes

"...played the Green card prominently, approves of the city's Save Our Springs ordinance and has been endorsed by anti-sprawl..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

After the Deluge: Awash in Legal Fees

"...more than $2.4 million on litigation related to the Save Our Springs Ordinance and water quality-related bills passed by..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature

Off the Desk:

"..."Freeport Seven" have generated national interest as well. TheColumbia Journalism Review has interviewed Chronicle reporter Robert Bryce for an..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature

ECSD Plays Musical Chairs, but the Music Never Stops

Environmental Shuffle

"...so it combined three departments -- solid waste services, resource management, and the environmental department -- to create the..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Memoirs of a Movement

Remembering the campaign to Save Our Springs

"...the story of SOS and the saving of Barton Springs is our town's version of David and Goliath. And..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Opposes McMansion OrdinanceDear Editor,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...someone who just lost a big case. The 3rd Court of Appeals turned back the clock last Wednesday, reversing..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...all of Oak Hill – is in the Barton Springs watershed. This makes the whole area an environmentally poor..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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

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.

"...SOS urges you to rally at the council to save Barton Springs, they're lying...."

July 19, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Stratus Busted for Runoff Pollution at Future AMD Site

Activists say early problems foretell future of construction over aquifer

"...Pollution of the Barton Springs watershed has already occurred due to development on the..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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