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IN THIS ISSUE: Convention Center Petition Drive Locations and Links Hays County Road Bonds Open Houses Barton Springs University Needs Volunteers - Oct 28th  Let's Finish the Save Austin's Soul Petition Drive - Please Sign!Please Help Finish the Save Austin's Soul Petition Drive! We're Almost There. For all who love Austin's local culture and nature-in-the-city, we need your support over the next few weeks to finish the Save Austin's Soul petition drive. With at least 20,000 signatures of registered City of Austin voters, we can force a public vote on the $5.6 billion new convention center (boondoggle) project. We’re within reach, but we need 26,000 to guarantee the 20,000 valid signatures needed. Without this petition, our Mayor and Council will hang over $4 billion of debt around the necks of Austin voters and taxpayers for the next 30 years. This money rightfully belongs to what drives Austin's economy, makes Austin a great place to live, and actually draws visitors to all of Austin, not just the southeast corner of downtown. With your help we can put over $100 million every year into the pockets of the people, places, and activities that make Austin Austin. Visit AustinUnitedPAC.com for all the info on how you can print the petition and get 10, 20, 30 or more friends and neighbors to sign the petition! This is our chance to say no to greed, waste, and a multi-billion dollar arena that does nothing to improve our fair city. Instead, let's say yes to community priorities like arts, housing, culture, and public parks. Let's stop digging the hole and start building something better. Please find and sign the petition. Share it. Help us win back our right to vote on the future of our city.  Wimberley & Dripping Springs: Speak Up to Protect Water and Stop Roads That Cost YouHelp protect our water, land, and taxpayer dollars by attending the upcoming Hays County Road Program Open Houses and by speaking out against new and expanded roads in environmentally sensitive areas. After a court ruled that the Hays County Commissioners illegally called the $440 million 2024 Road Bond Election, the Commissioners are now trying to sidestep voters by pushing through “certificates of obligation”—a move that bypasses your right to approve this massive public spending on roads with serious environmental concerns. Despite the court’s decision, the commissioners have already voted to move forward with $240 million in funding for these controversial roads. Now, they’re asking for input on which roads to build first—without giving you a real say on whether these projects should happen at all. We need your voice to protect Hays County’s most environmentally sensitive areas. Developers are pushing for projects including an extension of RM 150 around Dripping Springs (the “Southwest Connection”) and expansions of Darden Hill and Fitzhugh Road so taxpayers—not developers—foot the bill. These roads would speed up unsustainable growth, threaten our water resources, and leave residents paying the price. Our Water is Limited: These new roads would provide more access to rural areas, meaning more development and putting extra pressure on our already stressed aquifers. Sensitive Creeks and Aquifers at Risk: Road construction and polluted runoff threatens water quality by endangering pristine creeks, spring flow, and groundwater. Protect Taxpayers: These road projects mainly benefit developers, not residents, and are being pushed through without direct voter approval, raising big concerns about transparency and who pays the bill. Invest in Safety: Funding should prioritize maintaining and improving the safety of our existing roads, not building new ones. Your Voice Matters: Now is your chance to speak up at upcoming public meetings and help shape decisions that will impact our community and natural resources for generations. Upcoming Open Houses Attend an open house and let Hays County leaders know that protecting our water and environment must come first, and that residents should not be forced to subsidize roads for private development.
 Barton Springs University – Volunteers Needed! Barton Springs University (BSU) is an outdoor, hands-on environmental education event that brings hundreds of students to Barton Springs to explore science, water, and the natural world in a fun, immersive way. We need volunteers Tuesday, October 28th to help make this unforgettable experience possible! Roles include setup and breakdown, lunch monitors, student guides, activity assistants, snorkel tour support, and more! Volunteer guides will join students as they meet live animals, test water quality, and explore an immersive, life-size cave simulation. You’ll see firsthand the excitement of students discovering science in action and helping them navigate a day full of interactive learning. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt, lunch, and the chance to connect with fun people. There's a variety of shifts up for grabs, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. No experience is necessary, just curiosity, energy, and a love for Barton Springs!
Whether shopping for a cause at MOSS today or volunteering at Barton Springs University, every action you take helps protect our water and our communities for the long haul. These opportunities make a tangible difference for future generations and our shared environment.
Together, our voices and efforts create the region we want to live in. Keep showing up, stay engaged, and keep Central Texas a truly special place to live and thrive by supporting SOS. With gratitude, SOS Alliance Comments are closed.
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