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:
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TREIA Hosts Electric Generation Adequacy & Reliability Forum at the Texas State Capitol
Industry and Policy Leaders Make the Case for a More Diversified Texas Grid
Drought Resistant Lawns You Can’t Resist
I run a lot. Usually every morning despite incoming rain showers or triple digit temperatures. While I run I have a lot of time to think, but more importantly observe.
KAB’s Annual Awards Luncheon- Accepting Award Nominations Now!
Award season may be over in Hollywood, but it’s just beginning here at Keep Austin Beautiful!
Neighborhood Beautification Grants- Now Accepting Applications!
Keep Austin Beautiful is now accepting applications for 2012 Neighborhood Beautification Grants! Each year, KAB awards grants of $500 to $2500 for neighborhood and community
New Waller Creek Boathouse
This month (May 2012) Austin celebrates the completion of the new Waller Creek Boathouse which replaces two former Parks and Recreation Boathouses.
Digest 5/3: Dallas, Earth Day, Tweets that Matter, and Paul Revere
My blogs digest this month: Dallas (land of dangers?), Earth Day (wasn't that like two weeks ago?), Tweets that Matter (as in Twitter), and The Paul Revere of Eco