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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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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. 

How To Contact Your Council Member 2025 - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

How To Contact Your Austin City Council Member

Summary We’ve put together a list of all the best ways to contact your local elected officials. Action Box Follow your City Council member on social media and save their contact info into your phone. Have something to say to your local elected officials? Keep

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Capital Delivery Services 101
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Meet Capital Delivery Services

About Capital Delivery Services This post is sponsored by Capital Delivery Services, the city department that builds public projects, also known as capital improvement projects, ranging from roads and bridges to libraries to trails. Action Box Click the badge above to subscribe to Capital Delivery

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Bikeshare is now electric
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Bikeshare Is Now Electric!

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

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How To Make A Difference
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

How To Make A Difference In 2025

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

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January 2025 Bingo
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Civic Power Up Bingo: January 2025

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

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District 7 Runoff
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Hear From The Candidates: District 7 Runoff

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

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Green Guide Video
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

How To Live More Sustainably In Austin

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

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Holiday Shopping, But Make It Sustainable
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Holiday Shopping… But Make It Sustainable!

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

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Deciding Austin's Climate and Energy Future
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Deciding Austin’s Climate And Energy Future

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

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Green Guide - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

The Green Resources Guide To Living In Austin

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

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District 2 Election 2024 Podcast
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Hear From The Candidates: 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 2

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