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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

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  • Actually explain the news

  • Give you clear steps for action

  • Keep it positive

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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. 

Most important race on primary ballot video cover
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

What’s A County Commissioner?

Summary Election Day is on March 3rd. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Amy goes over one of the most important races you might see on your primary ballot this year – for county commissioner!    Have no idea what a county commissioner is? Be

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What Matters Most
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

What Matters Most?

About Capital Delivery Services This post is sponsored by Capital Delivery Services, the city department whose mission is to build public projects to support the community. Action Box Attend a 2026 Bond Open House. This post is sponsored by City of Austin Capital Delivery Services.

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Amplify Austin Day 2026
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

You Have The Power To Shape Your Local Community

About I Live Here I Give Here This post is sponsored by I Live Here I Give Here, the host of Amplify Austin Day and a local nonprofit that connect Central Texans with local causes they care about. Action Box Participate in Amplify Austin Day

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What's A Primary?
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

What’s A Primary?

Summary Election Day is on March 3rd. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Amy goes over the basics of what a primary election is and what you can expect to see on your ballot. It was originally published on Feb. 17th – the first day

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Precinct 2 Podcast
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Meet The Precinct 2 Candidates

Austin Common Editor-In-Chief Amy Stansbury sits down with all four candidates running in the 2026 Democratic primary election for Travis County Precinct 2, which is in central/western Travis County.   Have no idea what a commissioner even is? Don’t worry. We’ll walk you through it

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Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Vote For Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Summary Four candidates are running to be the next Travis County Commissioner for Precinct 2. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! You can find a list of voting locations by clicking the badge above. Locally, one of the biggest races you’ll see on the primary

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Precinct 4 Podcast
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Meet The Precinct 4 Candidates

Austin Common Editor-In-Chief Amy Stansbury sits down with all four candidates running in the 2026 Democratic primary election for Travis County Precinct 4, which is in eastern Travis County. Have no idea what a commissioner even is? Don’t worry. We’ll walk you through it all

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Vote For Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Vote For Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Summary Four candidates are running to be the next Travis County Commissioner for Precinct 4. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! You can find a list of voting locations by clicking the badge above. Locally, one of the biggest races you’ll see on the primary

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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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