At News of Austin, our mission is to deliver accurate, fair, and timely news that informs and empowers our community. This Editorial Policy outlines the standards, values, and processes that guide our reporting and content production.

1. Commitment to Accuracy

We strive to publish information that is:

  • Fact-based

  • Verified

  • Clearly sourced

  • Free from intentional errors

Before publishing:

  • All information is checked by editors

  • Sources are verified

  • Data is cross-referenced

If inaccuracies are identified, corrections are made promptly and transparently.

2. Editorial Independence

newsofaustin.com maintains full independence from:

  • Political parties

  • Government officials

  • Advertisers

  • Sponsors

  • Special interest groups

Editorial decisions are based solely on news value and public interest, not external pressure or financial influence.

3. Fairness & Impartiality

Our reporting aims to be:

  • Balanced

  • Unbiased

  • Objective

We strive to:

  • Present multiple viewpoints when appropriate

  • Avoid sensationalism

  • Separate facts from opinions

Opinion content is always labeled clearly.

4. Sources & Attribution

We follow strict sourcing standards:

We:

  • Cite credible sources

  • Attribute quotes and information

  • Avoid anonymous sources unless necessary for safety or public interest

  • Protect the identity of vulnerable individuals

We never publish unverified rumors.

5. Ethical Reporting

News of Austin adheres to ethical journalism principles, including:

  • Respecting privacy

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest

  • Avoiding discrimination

  • Not accepting gifts or favors that may influence reporting

  • Writing truthful headlines that reflect real content

We report with sensitivity in cases involving:

  • Minors

  • Crime victims

  • Public tragedies

6. Content Review & Approval

All articles published on newsofaustin.com go through:

  • Editorial review

  • Fact-checking

  • Quality checks for clarity and accuracy

Breaking news may be updated as new information becomes available.

7. Sponsored & Advertorial Content

Any content that is:

  • Sponsored

  • Brand-supported

  • Paid for

is clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “Partner Content.”

Editorial content is never influenced by advertisers.

8. Use of AI & Automated Tools

We may use AI tools for:

  • Drafting

  • Grammar checks

  • Analytics

  • Headlines suggestions

But all final content is reviewed and approved by human editors before publication.

No automated system publishes articles without human oversight.

9. Community Engagement & Feedback

We welcome feedback from our readers.

If you spot:

  • Errors

  • Misrepresentation

  • Bias

  • Missing context

please contact us immediately at [email protected]

We review all concerns and take corrective actions when necessary.

10. Corrections Policy

In the event of errors:

  • Corrections are made promptly

  • Updated information is added clearly

  • Significant corrections include a note explaining what was changed

This ensures transparency and maintains reader trust.

11. Contact Information

For questions about our Editorial Policy, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://newsofaustin.com