Austinites celebrate 30 years since vote to protect Barton Springs

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, Austinites celebrated an ordinance to protect Barton Springs that was voted on and approved by residents 30 years ago.
The ceremony for the Save Our Springs Election took place at the front gate of Barton Springs Pool, which had a free swim day in honor of the vote. City staff release Barton Springs pool test findings for toxins after dog diesThe original vote took place Aug. 8, 1992 and has since been upheld by the Texas Supreme Court as a valid city ordinance t