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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

News Archives

News Archives

Every story we've ever written, sorted by topic.

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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. 

District 10 Podcast
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Hear From The Candidates: District 10

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 10

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District 10, Explained
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin City Council District 10: Your Ballot Explained

Summary There are two candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 10 (in west 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!

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Transit Plan 2035
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

How To Get Involved With Transit Plan 2035

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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Issues Over Lunch - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Get Your Tickets For Issues Over Lunch

About the Downtown Austin Alliance This post is sponsored by the Downtown Austin Alliance, whose mission is to create, preserve, and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of downtown Austin for everyone. Action Box Click the badge above to order your tickets for Issues Over

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Democracy Day
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

How We’re Celebrating Democracy Day

Summary September 15th is Democracy Day. Action Box Attend an upcoming trivia night! This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces.

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Scooter Audit
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

How Well Is Austin Enforcing Its E-Scooter Rules?

About the Office of the City Auditor This post is sponsored by the Office of the City Auditor, an independent city department that conducts audits and investigations to help find ways for the city to improve. Action Box Click the badge above to read the

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Rapid Rehousing - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin’s Rapid Rehousing Program, Explained

Summary Austin currently has a gap of about 1,700 Rapid Rehousing units. Action Box VOCAL-TX is hosting a mayoral candidate forum on homelessness on September 12th. Attend to learn more about local elected officials’ policy proposals for addressing homelessness in our community. Our series on

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Ride The Bus To City Hall
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

How To Ride The Bus To City Hall

About CapMetro This post is sponsored CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Download the CapMetro App to plan your next public transit trip. This post is sponsored by CapMetro. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing

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Solving Homelessness In Austin Rapid Rehousing Podcast Cover
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Solving Homelessness In Austin: Rapid Rehousing

After a bit of a break, our podcast mini series on homelessness is back with a look into one of the solutions to homelessness – Rapid Rehousing. Host Amy Stansbury speaks with Eli Cortez and Alfredo Reyes Jr. (VOCAL-TX) about what the program is, who

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Travel Trainers
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Travel Trainers: Who They Are & What They Do

About CapMetro This post is sponsored by our community partner, CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Try scheduling a session with a Travel Trainer! This post is sponsored by CapMetro All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re

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