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Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Michael King
The Best of Food in 2007
Best Bites of 2007
"...Roaring Fork served superior Lollipop Lamb Chops at the SOS benefit; we reveled in great lamb ribs at the..."
Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
Press Needs to Hold Politicians Accountable
Dec. 11, 2007 Postmarks
Happenings
Dec. 6-12
"...OUR SPRINGS HOLIDAY PARTY & SILENT AUCTION Join the SOS Alliance for food, music, and a silent auction. All..."
Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature
Beside the Point
Council takes long, slow journey into night
"...too, but I want to really commend the staff." SOS Alliance's Colin Clark, likely candidate for the condemnation list,..."
Nov. 16, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Naked City
"...Authority water deal pending and proposed amendments to the SOS Ordinance also on the agenda. See "Beside the Point."..."
Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature
Beside the Point
Council on deck to approve slip-n-slide water deal with LCRA
"...redevelopment in the Barton Springs Zone, aka Son of SOS, up for public comment and possible adoption today. (We..."
Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar
City Council Notebook
Agenda highlights (?) for the Thurs., Nov. 8 City Council meeting.
"...Leffingwell's Barton Springs Zone amendments allowing for redevelopment of pre-SOS Ordinance buildings. Relax, it's only the soul of the..."
Nov. 7, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Serious Concerns Over Amending SOS Ordinance
"...about harmful unintended consequences of this rewriting of the SOS Ordinance. Left unmentioned by the article is the fact..."
Nov. 6, 2007 Postmarks
Watershed Redo
How redevelopment can save the springs ... or not
"...environmental gain? Those worries – as with all things SOS – have triggered heated community debate. The good news:..."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Beside the Point
Disneyland has its civic virtues
"...Lastly, council sets public hearing on Lee Leffingwell's beleaguered SOS Ordinance revisions for next week's meeting, Nov. 8...."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Strengthening the Ordinance
"...recommendation: Implement as a pilot program, as suggested by SOS, limited to the first 10 properties or first 35..."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature
@ Chronic
Agenda highlights for Nov. 1 meeting
"...Item 45: Setting public hearing to consider Lee Leffingwell's SOS Ordinance revisions next meeting, Nov. 8, 6pm. Planning Commission..."
Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
The Return of 'Open Government Online'
Council takes steps towards greater online transparency.
"...After last year's bitter campaign and divisive election, the SOS Alliance and ACLU-backed "open government online" city charter amendment..."
Oct. 31, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
More and More and More Is Too Much
"...Council not to approve the proposed amendment to the SOS Ordinance for redevelopment, as drafted by city staff and..."
Oct. 30, 2007 Postmarks
City Council Notebook
Agenda highlights for the Thursday, Nov. 1, council meeting.
"...Item 45: Setting public hearing to consider Lee Leffingwell's SOS Ordinance revisions next meeting, Nov. 8, 2007, 6pm. Planning..."
Oct. 30, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Naked City
Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature
Happenings
Oct. 5–11
"...until 12mid. (Update name or address changes online at www.state.tx.us/NASApp/sos/SOSACManager.) 854-9473. www.traviscountytax.org/goVotersRegistration.do. WEDNESDAY 10..."
Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature
Happenings
September 6-12
"...SOS ALLIANCE BENEFIT SCREENING Join director Laura Dunn for a..."
Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature
Cool City: The Leffingwell Lens
One council member's view of the Austin Climate Protection Plan
"...the ACPP – saving pets to fight global warming!) SOS Ordinance Revisions..."
Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
The $360 Million Question: Where to Put WTP4?
City Council is re-re-rethinking WTP4
"...-- postponing until next month the hearing on the SOS Alliance storm-water pond appeal -- had signaled his willingness..."
Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Blizz Sandbags Statesman on SOS
More fallout from the reporting on Lee Leffingwell's new SOS proposals.
"...consultant Mike Blizzard regarding the article on Lee Leffingwell's SOS "loosening" that ran last week: I was paraphrased as..."
Aug. 15, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
WTP4 Redux
Has the tide finally turned on the troubled plant?
"...And who, you may ask, postponed the hearing on SOS's WTP4 appeal from late August into October – in..."
Aug. 9, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Making Waves
Barton Springs Pool in line for a fixer-upper
"...good at giving the appearance of public participation." While SOS' board hasn't formally voted on recommendations, Bunch said the..."
Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Knee-Jerk Environmental Activism
"...no political clout. The dismal and overwhelming failure of SOS' referendums illustrates that point so strongly. The mutual admiration..."
July 31, 2007 Postmarks
Happenings
July 26-Aug. 1
"...SAVE OUR SPRINGS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT This celebration of the SOS Ordinance's 15th anniversary kicks off with a puppet show..."
July 27, 2007 News Feature
Green Events: July 26-Aug. 2
The usual opportunities for local food and brew continue this week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, and more.
"...week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, the SOS Ordinance turns 15, and architect Mark Webber (who worked..."
July 25, 2007 Columns Post
A Redevelopment Amendment to SOS Requires Much Thought and Study
"...operation because the owner is unwilling to redevelop under SOS Ordinance standards. That approach makes some sense if what..."
July 17, 2007 Postmarks
Council's Got ... Talent?
At intermission, we talk to the headliners
"...zone and development policies. It's not a change to SOS, but the redevelopment ordinance would be; it requires a..."
July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Another Springs/Aquifer Development Fight
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District finds itself on wrong side of environmental fight as its board continues determining whether it should build new headquarters on donated parcel inside aquifer recharge zone
"...the ecologically fragile recharge zone. For groups such as SOSA and the Sierra Club, the fact that BS/EACD would..."
