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Benton Graham
Benton Graham

Metro Reporter, Austin

Benton joined Community Impact Newspaper as a metro reporter covering transportation in Central Texas in June 2021. Benton's writing has appeared in Vox, The Austin Chronicle, Austonia and Reporting Texas. Originally from Minneapolis, Benton graduated from William & Mary and eventually moved to Austin in 2018.

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Austin woman helms family restaurant empire
The 183 North project will add new direct connections between MoPac in addition to the flyovers that exist today. (Courtesy Jefferson Carroll)
183 North expansion project will transform commute through Northwest Austin
COVID-19 graphic
Hospitalizations in the Austin-Travis County area beginning to plateau
After almost 33 years, La Mexicana is closing so the bakery’s owner can retire. (Benton Graham/Community Impact Newsletter)
La Mexicana Bakery to close South Austin location in February
Photo of child receiving COVID-19 vaccination
Austin Public Health: Spike in pediatric COVID-19 cases causing staffing shortage ripple effect
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Federal infrastructure law could provide key funding for $700M-$800M I-35 crossings in downtown Austin
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Austin aims to diversify Sixth Street activities, create entertainment permit to bolster public safety
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COVID-19 test demand in the Austin area leads to longer wait times and availability issues
Photo of IVitamin Hydration Lounge
IVitamin Hydration Lounge to open second location in North Austin
COVID-19 graphic
Austin-Travis County area breaks record again for 7-day hospitalizations
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New maternal care center opens at Dell Children’s in Austin
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Adrienne Sturrup named Austin Public Health director
Asahi Imports groceries
3 food spots now open in Central Austin
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Austin Parks and Recreation Department unveils 6 possible new locations for Waller Creek Boathouse
COVID-19 news update
Austin-Travis County COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to climb as region remains in Stage 5
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Travis County shifts funding to overcome roughly $400,000 rental assistance shortfall
Tesla Road meeting sign
Tesla Road receives Travis County's stamp of approval
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Meta eyes 2024 for move into 66-floor tower at Sixth and Guadalupe
Everyone age 12 and older may now receive a Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose when eligible. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin Public Health to offer booster doses to newly eligible 12-15 age group
Photo of P. Terry's Burger Stand patrons
P. Terry’s Burger Stand coming to East Austin