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The Texas Tribune has acquired the Austin Monitor

www.texastribune.org · Ayan Mittra · last updated

Today, we are delighted to share the news that The Texas Tribune has taken a critical step in its efforts to help strengthen Austin community news: We’ve acquired the Austin Monitor.

For years, the Monitor has served Austin with in-depth local coverage for interested and engaged residents. This acquisition will allow us to build on the Monitor’s mission to serve a growing city with more expansive needs.

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