About Us

The Journal of Austin is an independent, no-nonsense digest covering the intersection of business, policy, and technology in Central Texas.

We don't publish PR fluff, we don't use AI-generated copy, and we don't believe in the utopian tech narratives that ignore civic reality.

Our Viewpoint

Austin is undergoing the most rapid civic transformation of any major US city in the 21st century. It is messy, expensive, and incredibly dynamic. We exist to chronicle that transition with hard data, plain English, and a healthy dose of skepticism.