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About CapMetro This post is sponsored CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Click the badge above to download the Bikeshare App. This post is sponsored by CapMetro. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for
Summary We’ve put together a list of some of the best ways to make a difference at the local level in 2025. Action Box Pick one of the action items below and make a positive impact on our local community in 2025! Looking for a
Summary This month’s Civic Power Up Bingo is full of great ways to make a difference in Austin. Action Box Get involved in our local community by taking one of the action items below! In 2025, we’re starting a new tradition here at The Austin
Thought the elections were over? Not quite.If you live in Austin City Council District 7, you still have a runoff election to vote in. In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury sits down with both of the candidates – Mike
About the City of Austin Office of Sustainability This post is sponsored by the City of Austin Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the
Summary On December 12th, Austin City Council will vote on Austin Energy’s new Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. Action Box Listen to the latest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour to learn more about Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. This
About CapMetro This post is sponsored CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Click the badge above to download the CapMetro App. This post is sponsored by CapMetro. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for
On December 12th, Austin City Council will vote on an update to Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. The name might sound boring, but the plan contains lots of important information that will influence everything from Austin’s carbon emissions to what we all
About the Office of Sustainability This post is sponsored by the Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to look through the
Election season is back! This fall, half of Austin’s City Council seats are up for election… and that’s a lot of candidates! But don’t worry, as always, we’re here to break it all down for you. In this episode we cover the District 2
Election season is back! This fall, half of Austin’s City Council seats are up for election… and that’s a lot of candidates! But don’t worry, as always, we’re here to break it all down for you. In this episode we cover the District 4
Summary There are five candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 4 (in north/east Austin). Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is here!
