Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"..."Raul's was furnished with pool tables and a bar in the rear," notes historian..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Qmmunity: Paint Your Own Reality

Austin's queer community celebrates Frida Kahlo's legacy with Frida Friday ATX's Viva La Vida Fest

"...With Erica Nix Shake it up with Erica Nix's poolside aerobics. Sundays, 10-11am. Austin Motel, 1220 S. Congress. RSVP,..."

July 22, 2022 Column by James Scott

If You Can Stand the Heat, Here Are Some Outdoor Activities to Enjoy This Summer in Austin

Watersports, zip lines, and the many delights of Zilker Park

"...plus non-wakeboarding activities like paddleboarding, rope swinging, and slides. Barton Springs Pool..."

July 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Camila Llorente

Five Spots to Get Your Frozen Treat Fix

"...For Zilker Park- and Barton Springs-goers, here's a little tucked-away shaved ice truck chockablock..."

July 15, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...deposited him in Austin afterward, where teen treks to Barton Springs familiarized him with the live music capital not..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Affordable Housing and How to Get More Keeps Council Busy

What happened last week and what's on this week's Council agenda

"...provisions on second reading, CMs Kathie Tovo and Leslie Pool both made a point to ask that the record..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Desperately Needs Lifeguards but Has Resisted Calls for a Wage Increase

Lifeguards in limbo

"...it from opening more than half of its city pools at the start of the summer, a group of..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Qmmunity: Queer Latinx Joy

Cuchi Cuchi host Lavender Thug explains what makes this Latinx drag show “feel like home”

"...& Queer Swim Meet at the south side of Barton's deep end where the Pride flag and rainbow string..."

May 27, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Party On, Queers

Jon-Erik Garcia, aka the Glitoris, talks about his own TuezGayz story, plus more queer events

"...side of the deep end. Thu., May 12, 8-10pm. Barton Springs Pool, 2131 William Barton Dr. $5. fb.com/queerswimatx...."

May 13, 2022 Column by James Scott

Honoring the Activist Who Sparked the Integration of Barton Springs Pool

The city celebrated Joan Means Khabele life and legacy last Saturday

"...Barton Springs Pool, one of Austin's most iconic and beloved..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Public Notice: A Potpourri, Plus the World Cup

"...2) Barton Springs is shuttered. The staffing problem is especially acute..."

April 8, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Deep Eddy Pool will be closed beginning Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, and..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature

Get in the Zilker Game

"...native Austinite, I choose to no longer swim in Barton Springs as it is a mere shadow of the..."

Nov. 15, 2021 Postmarks

Public Notice: Park Potables Panned at Planning

Beer and wine sales at Barton Springs? Maybe not.

"...the refurbished concession stand, just outside the entrance to Barton Springs Pool. Of course, "concession stand" really doesn't do..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...Austin's Save Our Springs Alliance and a group of environmental scientists have filed..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Visiting Austin on a Budget

See the city and still afford your flight home

"...Whether you want access to Lady Bird Lake or Barton Springs, enough land for the kids to run around..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Chronolog Post by Cody Song

Qmmunity: Austin Pride Made the Right Call

Yes, Pride's cancellation is sad. But it brings us one step closer to a post-pandemic future.

"...Pride Pool Party Attendees will need to verify their COVID-19 vaccination..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Queers Gone Country

Nashville's Jaime Wyatt brings queer twang to Austin, Elysium gets Bizarre, and more events

"...Sir Rat Summer Pool Party Austin's bespoke leather gear purveyor celebrates summer fun..."

July 30, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Nurturing Our Rainbows

Drop the doomscroll and soak in queer magic at the Queer Home CookOUT, a moonlit queer swim, and more events

"...you see a Pride flag! Tue., July 20, 8-10pm. Barton Springs Pool, 2131 William Barton Dr. Before 9pm, $5;..."

July 16, 2021 Column by James Scott

First-Ever Comprehensive Plan Looks at Zilker's Future

The Zilker Park Vision Plan starts rolling

"...to the Austin City Limits Music Festival, but also Barton Springs Pool and the park's other three springs, the..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Always There to Help: Mark Jensen, 1968-2021

ABGB co-founder was committed to community and generous to musicians

"...he sat on the board for the Friends of Barton Springs Pool, handled their social media operations, and showed..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Barton Springs Pool Reopens June 11

With more lifeguards hired, city will discontinue reservations soon

"...good news today, the city not only announced that Barton Springs Pool will reopen this Friday, June 11, but..."

June 9, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Splish, Splash: Beginning Saturday, June 5, Govalle and Shipe pools will reopen to the public for the summer. Currently,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Barton Springs Pool will require reservations beginning Friday, May 21,..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Everybody’s a Winner

Celebrating the "Best of Austin" Awards

"...of Austin announced last week that, beginning May 21, Barton Springs Pool will require reservations for entry during guarded..."

May 14, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Barton Springs Pool Will Require Reservations Starting May 21 

No more sauntering into Austin’s natural springs fed pool on a whim

"...The usual scene at Barton Springs Pool is a blanket of bodies covering every..."

May 7, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Lege Ticker: From Voter Suppression to Salamanders

GOP bills spell trouble for voting rights, Barton Springs

"...hearing today, Thursday, April 1. – Benton Graham Keep Barton Regulated..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...was real. – Laiken Neumann Kydd Jones & Bomani Ray Barton, "James Baldwin"..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Water Distribution Sites Open Around Austin

Boil water notice, water use restrictions still in place

"...(12138 N. Lamar Blvd, 78753) • Zilker Park (2301 Barton Springs Rd., 78746) • Anderson High School (8403 Mesa..."

Feb. 21, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines

"...Year, New Traditions: The annual Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool, a New Year's Day tradition, has been..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature

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