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Haley McLeod
Haley McLeod

Government Reporter

Haley joined Community Impact in September 2023 after graduating with a degree in journalism from Texas State University. As a student, she worked as a data journalism intern for Texas Community Health News covering statewide health topics. Haley reports on Travis County and Austin-area transportation news. Reach out with questions, tips or feedback at [email protected].
Latest from Haley McLeod
There are millions of square feet of construction underway in Downtown Austin, many under a mile from the Capitol. (Photo credit: Jeremy Proctor, Central Texas Aerials)
$10B projects underway a mile from Capitol
Parking rates at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will increase May 1 to meet rising demand and growing passenger traffic. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)
Parking rates at Austin airport to increase amid higher demand
The outdoor patio at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is now open to the public, offering lounge chairs, picnic tables and a front-row view of planes in flight. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)
Austin airport’s best-kept secret is back open for travelers
Travis County commissioners have reappointed Gary Howell as the county’s fire marshal following his provisional term, which began in 2024. (Courtesy Travis County)
Travis County Fire Marshal Gary Howell appointed to 2-year term
Electronics manufacturer Quantic Wenzel has relocated to a new location in North Austin. (Courtesy Quantic Wenzel)
Growth spurs relocation for North Austin electronics manufacturing company
Beginning in August, CapMetro's Bikeshare student passes will be nearly five times more expensive, jumping from just $12 annually to $70. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Austin’s Bikeshare fare hike could hit students hard
Since taking office in 2020, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has led multiple initiatives focused on improving mental health care and addressing substance use. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
‘Substantial decline’ in fentanyl-related deaths across Travis County
Royal Blue Grocery will be closing the company's Congress Avenue location June 13. (Courtesy Royal Blue Grocery)
Royal Blue Grocery to close Sixth and Congress location in downtown Austin
State funding through Upskill Texas program can help local business expand by helping foot the bill for employee job training. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Central Texas businesses can now tap into $6M in state funding to boost workforce
The $4 billion airport expansion program will see the creation of thousands of jobs and hundreds of local business opportunities over the next five years. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Austin airport opens doors to local contractors amid progress on $4B expansion
Austin-based Latin Dukes performed during the 10-year anniversary celebration of Cuba512 in South Austin. (Courtesy Cuba512)
Cuba512 marks 10 years of Havana spice and sabor in South Austin
Ongoing construction on the 183 North Mobility Project has lead to increased traffic along the stretch of MoPac from just north of US 183 to just past FM 2222. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Steck Avenue entrance ramp on MoPac closed through 2025
Starting April 9, more than 488,000 Travis County property owners began receiving their appraisal notices by mail. (Courtesy Adobe Stock/Volodymyr Kyrylyuk)
Post-pandemic effects on housing market still linger across Travis County
Radius Butcher & Grocery offers a selection of locally-sourced meats, produce and other products at its storefront in East Austin. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Farm-to-table Radius Butcher & Grocery serves up fresh meats, produce in East Austin
New all-day cafe Citizens Australian-style cafe opens this April in North Austin on Burnet Road. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Australian-style cafe Citizens coming to North Austin
In a collaboration, Harper Sage and Parker Scott have opened a sustainability-focused clothing and general store in North Austin. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Harper Sage opens flagship brick-and-mortar store in North Austin
Monkey See, Monkey Do! is relocating to Menchaca Road after 20 years on South Congress Avenue in South Austin. (Courtesy Monkey See, Monkey Do!)
Monkey See, Monkey Do! announces relocation in South Austin
Thom's Market Burnet Road location, as well as two other Austin storefronts, will soon be under new ownership as the company's owner Bill Thomas retires. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Thom’s Market to close after 18 years in Austin
Affordability ranked as the largest barrier to internet access in Travis County according to recent study. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Affordability found as biggest barrier to internet access in Austin, Travis County
Local pitmaster Holden Fulco owns food truck Parish Barbecue. (Courtesy Parish Barbecue)
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