The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...1974-1980: Burgeoning highway construction and unregulated development in the Barton Creek watershed and the recharge..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The Park Is in the PUD-ing

Council approves Park PUD despite neighborhood opposition

"...Last week, a planned unit development called the Park returned Lazarus-like from the dead, overcoming years of..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

What to Expect at Austin's Newly Reopened Pools

New policies, fewer pools, and how to navigate them

"...This week marks the first public pool activity in months – and, for..."

June 2, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: The Toxic Agenda

The Statesman's sensational report on Barton Springs is much less than meets the eye.

"...Whatever else you might think about the Statesman's ethics, at..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Farmers’ Market Report: April 12-13, 2014

Rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, lamb roasts, and dog shampoo

"...This week marks the beginning of not just rhubarb, but artichokes, too! The..."

April 11, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Public Notice: What Have They Done to Our Park?

What's left of Waterloo can't even be called a park

"...my first visit this past weekend back to Downtown's Waterloo Park, recently reopened after a 10-year closure for construction..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Farmers’ Market Report: March 8-9, 2014

Pastured meats, beets, and treats

"...Chioggia (striped) beets are in season in March, and the recent freezes have done little to hurt them, as..."

March 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Public Notice: Zilker Park Vision Still Cloudy

It’s hard planning for the future, when humans insist on living in the present

"...The city Parks and Recreation Depart­ment and lead consultants Design..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

12 Things to Do With the Family Over the Thanksgiving Break

Give blood, see the circus, do a virtual 5K, and more

"...this year. Many traditions just can’t go on in the same way because of the pandemic, and we’ve all..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watsonphotograph by John Anderson It was a blustery..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...of town, two different community meetings on two different transportation plans. Which are really parts of the same plan...."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Back to the Present

Hitting the refresh on CodeNEXT

"...The Nov. 28 joint CodeNEXT work session of the Zoning..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...Save Our What?..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

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

"...Austin has parks, and then it has Zilker Park. With more than..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Farmers’ Market Report: March 22-23, 2014

Feta, spring vegetables, lavender, and asparagus, if you're lucky

"...spring beets, and all manner of tiny vegetables with the word “spring” in their name are coming in...."

March 21, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Developing Stories: Chipping at the Waterfront

Revised waterfront ordinance returns to City Council today (Thursday, May 21)

"...special planned unit development rezoning be allowed to alter the protections for Lady Bird Lake shoreline provided by the..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

City Hall: Yes, Austin, Barton Springs Is Still Safe

One more time: City, state, and federal experts refute rash Statesman claims about Barton Springs pollution

"...Manager Nancy McClintock calls last Thursday's community forum on the safety of Barton Springs Pool "a little healing." Last..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Going With the Flow

The LCRA Connection

"...The tunnel itself is a simple concept, and enough of..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

I Am the Resurrection

Ignore Jim Morrison - do not cancel your subscription to the resurrection, because Roky Erickson is Lazarus unbound.

"...When Roky Erickson stepped onstage in Zilker Park last September at Austin's other great festival, Austin City..."

March 10, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Public Notice: The Zilker Master Plan Is Back

And so is the Community Advancement Network report

"...The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan has been released in..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

APD Is Enforcing the Doggone Spillway Ban

Police and Parks Department crack down on hot spot for dogs and swimmers

"...When David Thornberry arrived at the Barton Springs spillway with his two dogs, Ranger..."

Aug. 4, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Council Defers on Decker, Approves Onion Creek Buyout

Golf project goes to committee, and Garza Ranch put to bed

"...(23 Items) than last week. We’ll have more on the upcoming agenda and other matters in this week’s print..."

March 10, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Barton Springs Reopens, With Great Pleasure

The Statesman-spawned toxics crisis is finally over, but threats to Austin water quality remain.

"...After receiving final notice from state and federal health agencies that no, the water in..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...If he hadn't been driving the getaway car, Tim O'Connor might have punched Willie Nelson...."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

RM 2222 at City Park Road Lost in Winkieland

"...City Park Road takes you to an actual city park, but..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Birds vs. People at BCP

At least one Austin resident questions wildlife preserve's human-access policies

"...Who comes first on Austin's preserved public lands – the endangered species or the people? That's a question looming..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...Austinites remember the big floods – the expanding, treacherous storms that ransack..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

City Hall Hustle: Park Pud? Pick Your Punch Line.

Developer scales down plans for office tower

"...The Hustle's got his share of New Year's resolutions, and..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

It Came From Barton Springs!

"...CEOs will tell you that when your corporation is running roughshod over a city’s..."

Oct. 2, 2007 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Beside the Point: All Grown Up

How Water Treatment Plant No.4 got where it is today

"..."Beside the Point" is celebrating an anniversary this week. When our..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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