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Welcome to The Austin Common news feed. This is where you’ll find all the latest, up-to-date info about what’s happening around town. Explore by topic, type, or just scroll through it all by looking at the “latest posts” section at the bottom of the page. 

Our news philosophy is simple. With all of our coverage, we try and do the following:

  • Keep it local

  • Keep it brief

  • Actually explain the news

  • Give you clear steps for action

  • Keep it positive

  • Keep it nonpartisan

You can learn about how we actually do this by clicking on each of our story types below. 

 

As a community-based news source, we’re here to serve you. That’s why we promise:

  • To follow journalistic principles of accuracy, fact-checking, multiple sources, and dedication to the truth

  • To immediately fix mistakes if they’re made and to be honest about how they happened

  • To approach our news coverage from a place of respect, civility, and kindness for our fellow Austinities

  • To honor the value of lived experiences (especially within marginalized communities) as well as expert testimony/ opinion 

  • To allow for open, two-way communication between our staff and readers, ensuring that our content is relevant and useful to you

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Can’t quite decide which type of news post you want to read? You can scroll through all of our latest posts below. 

Gallery ATX Holiday Market
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

13 Ways To Shop Local This Holiday Season

Summary Small Business Saturday is on November 29th. Action Box Shop local this holiday season! The holiday season is upon us, which means now is a great chance to support the many amazing local businesses and artists that make our city such a wonderfully unique

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Prop Q vs Bonds
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Prop Q vs Bond Elections

Summary The city’s Bond Election Advisory Task Force is holding a series of community listening sessions. Action Box Attend a community listening session of the Bond Election Advisory Task Force. Keeping track of what’s happening at City Hall can be confusing! That’s why we’re here

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Witch Way To The Polls
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Witch Way To The Polls?

Summary Election Day is November 4th and early voting lasts from October 20th to October 31st. Action Box Vote in the election! Love Prop Q? Hate Prop Q? This is your chance to make your voice be heard. Halloween is the last day to early

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Lets Talk About Prop Q
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Let’s Talk About Prop Q

Prop Q is on the ballot in Austin this year. For a deeper dive discussion about what Prop Q is and the arguments for and against it, we sat down with Council Member Marc Duchen and Council Member Chito Vela.    You can hear this

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TRE And Austin Animal Center Reel Cover
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Explaining Prop Q: Austin Animal Center

Summary Election Day is on November 4th and early voting lasts from October 20th to October 31st. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! In the second video in our series explaining what Prop Q will fund (if passed), we focus on the Austin Animal Center.

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TRE And EMCOT
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Explaining Prop Q: Mental Health Response

Summary Election Day is on November 4th and early voting lasts from October 20th to October 31st. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! In the second video in our series explaining what Prop Q will fund (if passed), we focus on mental health first response

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TRE And Parks
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Explaining Prop Q: Parks

Summary Election Day is on November 4th and early voting lasts from October 20th to October 31st. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! In the first video in our series explaining what Prop Q will fund (if passed), we focus on parks. For a deeper

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Prop Q
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Your Guide To Prop Q

Summary Election Day is November 4th and early voting lasts from October 20th to October 31st. Action Box Vote in the election! Love Prop Q? Hate Prop Q? This is your chance to make your voice be heard. If you live in Austin, you’ll see

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Coffee Cup Recycling
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

You can recycle it!

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery, the city department in charge of collecting recycling, trash, composting, and more! Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about recycling in Austin. This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery. All

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TRE Election Header
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Answering Your Questions About The Upcoming Election

Summary In November, Austin voters will decide whether or not to fund a property tax increase to pay for homelessness services, parks maintenance, and more. Action Box Vote in the upcoming TRE election! Early voting starts on October 20th. Did you know there’s a very

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Carton Recycling - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Coffee Cups Are Now Recyclable In Austin!

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery, the city department in charge of collecting recycling, trash, composting, and more! Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about recycling in Austin. This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery. All

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Transit Plan 2035 - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Have Dreams About The Future Of Public Transit In Austin?

About CapMetro This post is sponsored by our community partner, CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Click the badge above to take the Transit Plan 2035 survey. This post is sponsored by CapMetro All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team

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