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April 12, 2024 News Feature
Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events
Recommended happenings around town
"...Monday 25, Barton Springs Pool..."
March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
We Have an Issue: Diving Into a High-Stakes Election Year
Contemplating a March primary, a November election, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot – vote now!
"...first. Like an absolute lunatic, I flung myself into Barton Springs Pool on a brisk New Year's Day for..."
Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...decided that Flo, the 100-year-old pecan tree celebrity at Barton Springs Pool, will be removed Oct. 5. The tree..."
Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature
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..."
Oct. 4, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson
Travis County Resident Dies From Brain Infection After Swimming in Lake LBJ
Avoid freshwater going in your nose, says Austin Public Health
"...exposure. It's not found in salt water or chlorinated pools, only warm freshwater. Infections of this kind are rare..."
Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front
Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend
"...longer timetable. The fest kicks off with a joint poolside venture between the fest and local DJ Suxxy Puxxy's..."
Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott
City Confirms “Non-Concerning” Levels of Toxins in Algae in Barton Springs; Pool Still Open
Toxins found at many local waterways due to rising temperatures
"...presence of toxic algae in several local waterways, including Barton Springs, but analysis by Austin Water shows these are..."
Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Overpopulated Pool Problem
"...the Austin police respond to a naked man in Barton Springs. The man had supposedly been inviting women to..."
Aug. 15, 2023 Postmarks
The Summer Heat Has Been Brutal, but at Least You Can Swim for Free in These City Pools
City waives pool fees through Sept. 30
"...9, the city began waiving all fees at public pools through Sept. 30. Note: The fee waive does not..."
Aug. 10, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Qmmunity: Transing Pride
ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride
"...Stand for Pride Pool Party Take a splash on the Wet Deck with..."
Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes
Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes
"...get-together. Find the group on the south lawn of Barton Springs. Every other Thursday, 8-10pm. Barton Springs Pool, 2131..."
July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott
Five Austin Hotel Pool Happy Hours to Cool Your Heels
Because it's always 5 o'clock somewhere
"...warmer months make it possible to take happy hour poolside. There are lots of hotel pools around town, but..."
July 21, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt
Qmmunity: Sporty Spice
Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you
"...get-together. Find the group on the south lawn of Barton Springs. Every other Thursday, 8-10pm. Barton Springs Pool, 2131..."
July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte
Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events
"...get-together. Find the group on the south lawn of Barton Springs. Every other Thursday, 8-10pm. Barton Springs Pool, 2131..."
July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety
Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious
"...like a two-step night and hiking trips on the Barton Creek Greenbelt. For those thirsting for one of Queer..."
July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own
Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house
"...get-together. Find the group on the south lawn of Barton Springs. Thu., June 29, 8-10pm. Barton Springs Pool, 2131..."
June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes
Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying
"...community. Enjoy massages, tarot, Gays With Clay, an oasis pool, inflatable loungers, and spa goodie bags. Sat., June 24,..."
June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Come Sail Away
Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions
"...vendors. Sun., June 18, 5-9pm. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. $30-45. instagram.com/texasrollerderby...."
June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott
Opinion: Austin’s Nature Gap
Access to nature isn't equitable, particularly for low-income and minority neighborhoods. We can do better for our kids.
"...having left city limits, yet never having swam in Barton Springs Pool or stepped foot in Zilker Park. This..."
June 16, 2023 Column by Kathleen Schneeman
Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride
Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events
"...Shop. Sat., June 3, noon-6pm. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. thelittlegayshop.com...."
June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott
Road Reduction
"...Editor, I am concerned about the plan to reduce Barton Springs Road down to one lane in both directions..."
May 28, 2023 Postmarks
Parks Board Recommends Zilker Plan Despite Misinformation-Fueled Outrage
Stakeholders respond to 5,000-seat amphitheater concerns
"...right now. And because we are so close to Barton Springs, there are code restrictions on how much concrete..."
May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Qmmunity: Let’s Get Physical
Move your body-ody-ody-ody at these fitness-focused queer events
"...Queer Swim at the Springs Get wet & wild with Queer Friends ATX, Local..."
May 26, 2023 Column by James Scott
Opinion: The Zilker Vision Plan Is Deeply Flawed and Should Be Scrapped
The newly released draft plan is a recipe for how to ruin a park
"...Where to start? Let's begin with the purely nonsensical. Barton Springs Road, which cuts through Zilker Park, is a..."
Dec. 23, 2022 Column by David Weinberg
Zilker Revisited
"...ABC Kite Festival, Austin Parks Foundation, Austin Sunshine Camps, Barton Springs Conservancy, Friends of the Austin Nature and Science..."
Dec. 20, 2022 Postmarks
Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council
Power for the people?
"...sale of AE's old Town Lake Center headquarters on Barton Springs Road; and the time frame used to project..."
Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...I Need You to Stay (Free): Barton Springs Pool's beloved night swims – traditionally free to..."
Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature
Back to School With Queer Austinites
Queer Austin artists and icons give their two cents on surviving ATX
"...also has markets & things. For outdoorsy queers, it's Barton Springs; nothing beats a cold swim on a hot..."
Aug. 18, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott
Show Me Pizza Is in Your Internets, Streaming Your Food on Twitch
Up-and-coming pizzeria shares the beauty of food being made
"...used to the 100-degree temps. Just gotta dip into Barton Springs Pool every once in a while."..."
Aug. 12, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
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