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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. 

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Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

What Goes In Your Composting Cart?

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery, the city department that provides a wide range of services (including trash, recycling, and composting pickup) designed to transform waste into resources while keeping our community clean. Action Box Don’t forget to compost!

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Womens History Month
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Celebrate Women’s History Month!

About CapMetro This post is sponsored by CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Ride the 800 Pleasant Valley bus line! This post is sponsored by CapMetro. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for

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Community News + Partner Posts
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Net-Zero Heroes: Krysta Accardi & Lisa Richardson

About The Author This post is sponsored & written by Austin Climate Action & Resilience, the city department that helps Austin prepare for and respond to the challenges of climate change while ensuring a more just and sustainable future for all. Action Box Click the

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Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Tap To Pay Is Here!

About CapMetro This post is sponsored by CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Ride the bus using tap to pay! This post is sponsored by CapMetro. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for their

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Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

What Are All The Cool People Doing This Week?

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 Take the 2026 Bond survey. This post is sponsored by Capital Delivery Services. All Austin Common sponsors

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A Tale Of A Changing City - Part 2
Essays
Amy Stansbury

A Tale Of A Changing City: What’s Next?

Summary In part two of our story about the Austin Cultural Trust, we look at Rally Austin’s plans for growing the program. Action Box Support your local live music venue! Make a plan to see a show… and bring a friend! Austin is losing its

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Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Let’s Decorate And Talk About The Future Of Austin

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 Capital Delivery Services. All Austin Common

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Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Come With Me To A 2026 Bond Open House

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 Capital Delivery Services. All Austin Common

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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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