Community Voice

Austinites are known to be opinionated and thoughtful and we want to hear what you have to say! Anyone can join this online Austin community consisting of citizen journalists of all stripes. We encourage writers, bloggers, photographers, artists and Austin community activists to weigh in on the issues of the day.

The Uphill Battle to bring "Complete Streets" to Austin

By Matt Chang / May 23, 2013

With spring underway, Texas weather has taken a turn for the better. The green has returned to the trees, the harsh winds have calmed to a gentle breeze and families all over Texas are bringing out the grill for some sweet barbecue.

Blame the IRS, the White House; AND CONGRESS

By patjdixon / May 21, 2013
While there is plenty of blame to be directed toward the IRS and the White House (and it's now clear some in the White House knew about it), those throwing the most stones are the most to blame: Congress.

Shoot First, Aim Later, in West

By patjdixon / May 2, 2013
I attended the Texas Tribune morning conversation on Earth Day, when (naturally) the subject was supposed to be the environment. But on the heels of the tragedy in West, it turned into something else.

Austin Animal Center Dramatically Over Capacity

By Chantelle / April 26, 2013

The Austin Animal Center (AAC) is asking for the community's help to mitigate their current overcrowding.

“Faust” Delights and Intrigues

By patjdixon / April 26, 2013
The legend of Faust has travelled down many paths, including the writing of Goethe and the music of Gounod. Last night’s opening of the Austin Lyric Opera’s (ALO) rendition was an impressive and delightful episode in the journey and left intriguing questions for future pondering.

RunTex - Run Off but Not Forgotten

By Joan Brook / April 22, 2013
It’s with great sadness to me that Run Tex has bitten the dust. After falling behind on rent for more than 3 months, the store was forced to shutter its downtown location doors.

O Conqueror: King Me – Album Review

By Prometheus / April 3, 2013
"King Me" is a beautiful album from start to finish by locals O Conqueror. The band produces a soft, somber, and almost floaty sound which remains alluring from track to track.

Awesome Austinite: Artist Achieves Side Job Success

By Chantelle / March 25, 2013

It’s a sunny February afternoon at The Canine Center for Training and Behavior on Old Bee Caves Road.

Austin: A Beginner's Guide

By Joseph Baker / March 22, 2013
Recently I had the pleasure helping a single friend move to this, our great city. Being guys, I think the tendency is not to do any research whatsoever and assume that we will learn as we go, but his lack of any Austin knowledge was beyond pathetic and akin to the outsiders map without the benefit of ever learning about the Alamo, let alone remembering it (I put my hand over my heart when he asked me what it was).

What’s a Background Check?

By patjdixon / March 14, 2013
We are told that the public overwhelmingly supports a universal background check on any gun purchase. Such a law would force everyone selling a gun to run a background check on an individual buying a gun in the United States before exchanging the gun for pay.

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Be a Part of Our Community Voice

By Tim Ziegler / March 27, 2012

The Austin Post launched in 2009 with a belief in journalism "of the people, by the people, for the people."

If you have an angle on this town, a story to tell, or a community that you belong to whose voice isn't heard, you can become a contributor!

Visit our registration page to sign up or find out more. Or you can check out the Community Voice section to see what others are writing. We'd love to have you on board!

Austin Animal Center Dramatically Over Capacity

By Chantelle / April 26, 2013

The Austin Animal Center (AAC) is asking for the community's help to mitigate their current overcrowding.

O Conqueror: King Me – Album Review

By Prometheus / April 3, 2013
"King Me" is a beautiful album from start to finish by locals O Conqueror. The band produces a soft, somber, and almost floaty sound which remains alluring from track to track.

Austin: A Beginner's Guide

By Joseph Baker / March 22, 2013
Recently I had the pleasure helping a single friend move to this, our great city. Being guys, I think the tendency is not to do any research whatsoever and assume that we will learn as we go, but his lack of any Austin knowledge was beyond pathetic and akin to the outsiders map without the benefit of ever learning about the Alamo, let alone remembering it (I put my hand over my heart when he asked me what it was).

Awesome Austinite: Running for a Healthy Life

By Chantelle / February 14, 2013

It's a sunny Sunday evening and the RunTex on Riverside Drive is packed with people. The store's cat, Asics, rubs attendees' legs while they eat a dinner of salad and pizza.

Pet of the Week: Smart, Athletic and Adorable!

By Chantelle / February 5, 2013
Dimple has an enthusiastic smile that belies his eager-to-please and excited-to-explore nature.

Protecting Schools with More Heat May Be Harder Than You Think

By oldschool / January 31, 2013
In the wake of the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary, a vigorous debate is in progress about all things guns. It is a shame that it took at event like this for America to focus on how bad the problem has become.

Awesome Austinite: Wind Farm Engineer Celebrates Changed Tech Role for Girls

By Chantelle / January 8, 2013

A petite blonde named Sarah Herman stands before a class of Austin fourth graders. She is not their teacher. She shows them slides of wind turbines, which convert the energy in wind to electricity. The students gasp when images of the massive machines are compared to the length of a truck.

Blasphemy at the movies

By J.J. Eggers / January 6, 2013
Raise your hands if you enjoy going to the Alamo Drafthouse. Alright you can all put your hands down. I wanted to speak blasphemy: the Alamo may not be the best place in town to watch a movie anymore.

Pet of the Week: Mannerly German Shepherd Seeks Family in 2013

By Chantelle / December 30, 2012

Looking for a low-maintenance, mature dog that's potty-trained and polite? At seven years old, Aries has ripened into a well-trained, affectionate gentleman that wants nothing more than a good belly rub, game of fetch or stroll through the Farmer's Market.

Austin Post Ask 10: How Are You Preparing for the Mayan Apocalypse?

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / December 4, 2012

Psst.

The Statesman's Silent Treatment

By patjdixon / November 15, 2012
In recent years I think the Statesman has done a reasonable job of at least saying that a Libertarian is on the ballot. They don’t have to like us. But they are doing a disservice if they mislead voters down the wrong trail only to find that a surprise appears on the ballot.

Hounds of the Week: Adorable Odd Couple

By Chantelle / October 26, 2012

Little Bit and Toby are best buddies and share a kennel at Austin Animal Center.

Rolling Stones -- capture tha moment?

By Chris Searles / October 22, 2012

This blogs digest is chock-full. On the negative side, it's time we enviros who are focused on global issues look at a new phase. The fossil fuel economy has won out over the timeline to save the world from global warming.

Thoughts on SXSW Eco, 2012 -- "Fossil Fuel Companies, You Win!"

By Chris Searles / October 4, 2012

I'm writing this as an environmentalist who’s trying to reckon with our having lost on climate change. Something I know a lot about. I’ve spent most of the last decade studying and working in earnest on issues related to the Green Revolution and to winning the climate challenge.

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How'd the Senate Do? A Conversation About the 83rd Legislative Session
The Austin Club 110 E. Ninth St., Austin, TX 78701
Thursday, May 30 2013
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