Aphids Make for a Sticky Summer and Stressed Trees
That sticky stuff all over everything this summer is from aphid infestation in Austin's trees.
August 6, 2012
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
Can’t quite decide which type of news post you want to read? You can scroll through all of our latest posts below.
August 6, 2012
August 2, 2012
July 26, 2012
Save the World – Start a Fad!
People like pretty things.
People like cute, sassy things.
July 26, 2012
Shades of Green Radio Program on 91.7 FM, KOOP (EcoClean Wet Cleaning & Van Jones pre-recorded interview)
Shades of Green Radio Program on Thursday, July 26th
July 25, 2012
