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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. 

Composting Tips - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

If It Grows, It Goes… Into Your Green Composting Cart!

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Resource Recovery, the city department whose mission is to achieve zero waste by providing excellent customer services that promote waste reduction, increase resource recovery, and support the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts.

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Playing With Legos
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Playing With Legos To Explain The City’s Budget

Summary It’s budget season for the City of Austin! In August City Council will approve next year’s multi-billion budget. Action Box Have thoughts on the city’s budget? Click the badge above to email your Council member and let them know! Where do your property taxes

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Zero Waste Business Rebate - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Ditch Single-Use Plastics… And Earn Money Doing It!

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Resource Recovery, the city department whose mission is to achieve zero waste by providing excellent customer services that promote waste reduction, increase resource recovery, and support the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts.

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DPS Partnership
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

What’s Going On With DPS In Austin?

Summary On May 13th, the city’s policing partnership with DPS was abruptly put on pause. Action Box Keep an eye on our Instagram page for updates on the DPS-APD partnership & opportunities to share your thoughts with local elected officials. Been seeing a lot of

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Prop A Passed - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Prop A Passed… Now What?

Summary On Election Day, voters overwhelmingly approved Prop A & rejected Prop B, expressing support for stronger civilian oversight of our city’s police department. Action Box Keep an eye on our Instagram page for updates on how the new police contract negotiations are progressing. Election

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Prop A & B - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Prop A & Prop B: What Are They & Why Do They Matter?

Summary Prop A & Prop B are both on the ballot because of citizen signature drives and both are related to police oversight and accountability… but they’re actually very different from each other. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Election Day is May 6th and

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Future of Light Rail - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Future Of Light Rail In Austin

About the Austin Transit Partnership This post is sponsored by our community partner, the Austin Transit Partnership, the independent government organization responsible for the financing, design, construction, and overall implementation of Project Connect. Action Box Participate in the Light Rail Virtual Open House before May

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Episode 46
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Mental Health & Our Criminal Justice System

On, March 21st, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted to take the first steps toward creating a mental health diversion center right here in Travis County.   And what is a mental health diversion center? We discuss it all with Travis County Judge Andy Brown.

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Light Rail Open House - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Save The Date For The Light Rail Open House

About the Austin Transit Partnership This post is sponsored by our community partner, the Austin Transit Partnership, the independent government organization responsible for the financing, design, construction, and overall implementation of Project Connect. Action Box Attend the Light Rail Open House on March 21st from

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City Manager - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

What Does A City Manager Do?

Summary Last month, Austin City Council voted to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk in a 10-1 vote. Action Box Keep an eye out for upcoming public engagement opportunities on the selection of Austin’s next city manager. Today, we’ve got a little civics lessons for ya!

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