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About Republic of Austin

Winner, Texas Social Media Award, 2011

Voted Best Local Blog 2010 by the readers of the Austin Chronicle.

Voted Best Local Blogger 2010 by the readers of the Austin Chronicle.

Republic of Austin writers group photo July 2010 - photo by Cory Ryan plus alterations

Launched in June 2009, Republic of Austin is an award-winning multi-channel website that creates community around life, music, and culture in Austin. Written by folks in our 20′s and 30′s, we hope to be the voice of the creative class and share our love of Austin with the world.

Oh yeah: In September 2010 we were voted Best Local Blog and Best Local Blogger by the readers of the Austin Chronicle. BTW, thanks!

Here’s how it works:

The blog is where we post original photos, videos and stories about life in Austin.
The Republic of Austin Facebook page is fully interactive. We share articles from our favorite Austin bloggers, drop a couple of our daily Austin party and event picks, and chat about things that Austin folk love.
Our Twitter is kinda like, well, it’s Twitter–we share our posts, other people’s posts and events. Although we are moving more towards Facebook.
We recently launched a tumblr to share photos and things from our favorite Austin tumblrs. We’re n00bs, so be gentle.
Oh, and check out our SoundCloud. You can listen to Austin artists and submit your own music!

Our mission:

To raise local and national awareness of the diverse artists, musicians, and culture that make Austin a kick-a city
To promote a self-sufficient, locally-oriented lifestyle
To strengthen Austin’s community by promoting discussion
To be Austin’s only truly alternative press by sharing local stories not generally picked up by the mainstream media
To keep Austin weird, y’all!

About Chris Apollo Lynn, Editor in Chief/Founder

78704er, cyclist, mac fan boy, new media mad scientist, part-time punk, urban forager, not a robot, ready for End of Days. [More about Chris Apollo Lynn]

Voted Best Local Blogger 2010 by the readers of the Austin Chronicle.

Articles: [Articles by Chris Apollo Lynn] Contact: [chris@republicofaustin.com]

Staff Writers

About Ari Guerrero, Green Living Reporter

Former Rain forest dweller, roughing it, realtor, hands deep in the dirt, small(ish) carbon footprint, Rio Grande Valley girl. [More about Ari Guerrero]

Articles: [Articles by Ari Guerrero]