City Invests Over $100 Million in New Public Safety HQ

South Austin campus will house APD, fire, and EMS

"...been without controversy. The environmental nonprofit Save Our Springs Alliance raised concerns throughout the process about the site’s proximity..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...civic leaders, helping to create the Save Our Springs Alliance. SOS launched a petition drive to put a citizen-written..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SOS Sues City Council Again: The Save Our Springs Alliance..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment

They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements

"...On May 22, Save Our Springs Alliance filed a lawsuit against City Council over its approval..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rethink35 Sues TxDOT Again to Block Highway Expansion

Claims state didn’t fully consider environmental, social fallout

"...not just Rethink35 – co-plaintiffs include Save Our Springs Alliance, Environment Texas, Celia Israel, Austin Justice Coalition, and PODER...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...came to a symbolic head when Save Our Springs Alliance's Bill Bunch testified against, focusing on supporter Nicole Nosek's..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Environmental Group’s Push to Spare Barton Springs Tree Ain’t Happening, City Says

No, Parks and Rec says

"...of life today), but environmental group Save Our Springs Alliance isn’t ready to let go...."

Oct. 4, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...Rewild Zilker – a coalition of Save Our Springs (SOS) Alliance, Sierra Club, and the Zilker Neighborhood Assoc­iation –..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Petition Tradition Is Up for Review

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

"...account for only about 3% of voters. In 1992, SOS campaigners collected 30,000 signatures – or about 11% of..."

March 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan

Zilker Park or "Park Zilker"?

"...Rewilding Zilker, a collective of Save Our Springs Alliance, Sierra Club, and the Zilker Neighborhood Association, has been..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Hays Project Threatens Aquifer, Pressures Small Town

Wading through MUD-dy waters

"...lots, flouting the half-acre minimum lot size required by SOS. (Though those lot sizes still mean expensive homes.) The..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

"...says Robin Rather, former chair of Save Our Springs Alliance and vice president of parks and environment for the..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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 a..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Backs Parkland Preservation in Vote for New Dougherty Arts Center Site

Austin's oldest community arts venue would relocate to new facility in Butler Shores' southeast corner

"...Barton Place condominiums across Toomey, the Save Our Springs Alliance supported Option 1A. SOS attorney Bobby Levinski and Executive..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: More to Be Thankful For

An overdue (if tentative) win in Southwest Austin

"...the Barton Springs Conservancy and the Save Our Springs Alliance, plus the local chapters of the American Insti­tute of..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: AISD: How Low Can We Go?

Let's hope we don't have to find out

"...contributing zones," to quote a press statement from the SOS Alliance, and about $633 million in cuts yet to..."

May 1, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Life Goes On

Even while you’re not paying attention

"...quote one part of a press statement from the SOS Alliance. And other area environmentalists were concerned about Monday’s..."

April 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...raised from a handful of contributors: Save Our Springs Alliance ($51,000); SOS Director Bill Bunch ($13,000 contribution, $10,000 loan);..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Battle Lines Drawn on Convention Center Expansion

Arguments escalate on how to spend hotel occupancy tax revenue

"...committee formed by leaders of the Austin Independent Business Alliance, Save our Springs Alliance, and others, is gathering petition..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Quote of the Week: Bill Bunch

Save Our Springs Alliance executive director gets it a little twisted

"...– Save Our Springs Alliance executive director Bill Bunch, seeming to justify his opposition..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Column

Rush to Judgment: CodeNEXT 1.0 out Now

Draft now out, it's time for some hot opinions

"...features other groups such as the Save Our Springs Alliance and People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard

Public Notice: Imagine That

Land development code draft ready at last

"...Austin. Given the makeup of the participating groups – SOS Alliance, Sustain­able Food Center, Clean Water Action, PODER, Sierra..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: On and Off the Rails

Debating a Downtown rail station, AISD land purchase

"...The SOS Holiday Party and Silent Auction always has a special..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Playback – Still Standing: Savannah Welch

Austin songbird Savannah Welch rehabs serenely after losing her right leg

"...care leaders are tracking. Here that includes the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, a nonprofit connecting Austin's musicians with..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: Past Imperfect, Future Tense

Rag reunion, SH 45: Activists' work is never done

"...The Save Our Springs Alliance, on behalf of plaintiffs Shudde Fath, et al., filed..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

SOS to Council: Save Our Spaces

Artists, musicians send message with City Hall march today

"...The Austin Creative Alliance has organized this “Save Our Spaces” performance art march..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Playback – Omnibus: Destination Unknown

Vetting City Hall's recommendations to Mayor Adler's arts Omnibus and unveiling Sound on Sound Fest's Renaissance location and debut lineup

"...affordability concerns musicians and artists alike (compare "Austin Creative Alliance's Summit Report," April 15, and "We Can't Make It..."

July 1, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

#AustinRecallAll

"...Barton Creek Square Mall (SOS Alliance, et al.)..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: 'Tis the Season

Parties nightly, and events in pairs

"...west of MoPac at 404 Atlanta St. It's the SOS Alliance's annual revel, and the emphasis is on local..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Creative Intersections

Candidates hear alternatives to SH 45

"...So Thursday’s confab, sponsored by the Save Our Springs Alliance, was likely a useful session for political candidates in..."

April 26, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

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