Memoirs of a Movement

Remembering the campaign to Save Our Springs

"...telling, this Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 7 and 8. Bill Bunch..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature

Beside the Point

Attempts to debate Props. 1 and 2 produce only polarized statements and crowd heckling

"...against del Llano and Save Our Springs Alliance director Bill Bunch. Alas, minus the media, proposition advocates and hangers-on,..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Jesus Garza goes out on top, but not necessarily to universal acclaim.

"...However, in the words of former Council Member Bill Spelman, "You get fired because you make the council..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Stratus Flows Downhill

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

"...Brown to savage the city with a flurry of bills in the Legislature. During the 1999 session, Stratus employed..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Then There's This: Dangerous Path

Commissioners commit to $15 million toll project, minus enviro study

"...on Tuesday. Biscoe and Save Our Springs Executive Director Bill Bunch entered into a somewhat lengthy but altogether civil..."

March 21, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

All Things Budgetary ... and WTP4

The proposed plant dominates budget discussions at the dais

"...estimated between $500 million (by the city) and $1 billion (by opponents including interest), several speakers signed up to..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Bill Bunch..."

July 26, 2002 Column

She's One of Us

Mike Clark-Madison Profiles New City Manager Toby Futrell

"...over, since Futrell inherited from Jesus Garza a $2 billion budget, 10,000 employees, and an extra-large bottle of extra-strength..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...acceptable to Barton Springs purists such as SOS attorney Bill Bunch, who bemoaned the springtime algae blooms that are..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The fuzz nearly nabbed Save Our Springs PAC member Bill Bunch at Eeyore's Saturday afternoon. Why was the S.O.S...."

May 9, 1997 News Feature

Before the Well Runs Dry

The city moves toward conservation, but is it moving fast enough?

"...But SOS Executive Director Bill Bunch argues: "The only way WTP4 can ever even..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

What's Next for Bankrupt SOS?

Staff says life will go on, but tactics may change

"...operate pretty much as usual," said SOS Executive Director Bill Bunch, and assuming the reorganization plan filed with the..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Cleanliness, Godliness, and Money

Critics charge that Clean Water Clean Government's finances are a bit murky

"..."I recognize the irony," said Bill Bunch last week, as he attempted to explain why..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes

Critics charge that Clean Water Clean Government's finances are a bit murky

"..."I recognize the irony," said Bill Bunch last week, as he attempted to explain why..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

City attorney Andy Martin retires after nearly seven years of service.

"...performance on numerous critical issues, including the (now-much-amended) Bradley bill, the city's (failed) eminent domain lawsuit seeking land for..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postmarks

Postmarks Scandal!

"...Bill Bunch She Don't Like Mike..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Column

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

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...Considering the Pedernales salamander's small, fragile habitat, Bill Bunch of SOS said the development could pose problems..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

WTP4: Still Bitter Waters

The controversy that won't die

"...Save Our Springs Alliance Executive Director Bill Bunch also slammed the ad, noting that broken and..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Props. 1 & 2 Supporters Lick Wounds, Ponder New Strategies

Bunch and Maxey admit strategic failures

"...was clear that Props. 1 and 2 were toast, Bill Bunch set his iced tea down on the table..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Silicon Labs to Move Downtown, Out of Watershed

Company's decision to move was partly due to concerns about expanding in environmentally sensitive terrain

"...Director of Corporate Communications Shannon Pleasant, and, from SOSA, Bill Bunch, Colin Clark, and board Chair Dick Kallerman. Bunch..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Saving Austin Now -- and Tomorrow

A skeptical analysis of the pending Stratus deal

"...Bill Bunch is right...."

July 12, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Save Our Speck Alliance

Larry Speck is the main architect of the Hill Country Galleria. He's also a member of the Save Our Springs Alliance board, which opposes the Galleria. This is what you call, "walking the tightrope."

"...planned retail, office, hotel, and cineplex project is being billed as a regional destination mall that would bring thousands..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Signed and Sealed

With Bradley Out of the Way, Council Turns Attention to Stratus

"...last Thursday night (March 23) came from SOS attorney Bill Bunch, who suggested that the city issue grandfathering permits..."

March 31, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Frenzied Rush

Big Water Deal

"...Bill Bunch, who had planned to take a sabbatical from..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

SOS Files Complaint Against Daugherty

Group charges commissioner deleted texts and emails

"...Queried by SOS attorney Bill Bunch in a two-hour deposition Feb. 20, Daugherty acknowledged..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Prop. 6: Strange Bedfellows on Both Sides

Boondoggle or necessary step? Odd alliances form on both sides of state water proposal.

"...– a constitutional amendment and a plan to put billions into the state's crumbling and drought-wracked infrastructure over the..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Rush Limbaugh-Style Name-Calling' Instead of Informing

"...inoculate his fact-free know-nothingism by accusing opponents of the billion dollar (counting interest payments) water plant with charges of..."

Aug. 2, 2011 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...his discretion in sanctioning Save Our Springs Alliance chief Bill Bunch for filing a "frivolous" lawsuit against a municipal..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Props Forum Gets Down and Dirty

Props 1 and 2 supporters and opponents prove themselves talented beer-drinkers, chip-eaters, and yellers at Democracy for Texas forum

"...yell at each other. Representing the pro side were Bill Bunch of the Save Our Springs Alliance and Kathy..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Election Notes

Props 1 and 2 supporters and opponents prove themselves talented beer-drinkers, chip-eaters, and yellers at Democracy for Texas forum

"...yell at each other. Representing the pro side were Bill Bunch of the Save Our Springs Alliance and Kathy..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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