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A collection of written stories developed through my journalism coursework and reporting experience— covering everything from government and solutions journalism to lifestyle, travel, and pop culture.
Texas Union Film Festival shines spotlight on student stories and art
By Haley Pacheco The 15th annual Texas Union Film Festival showcased the cinematic ingenuity of Radio-Television-Film students and other...
May 7, 2024
“I can’t have a single thing on the menu except for a margarita?” The reality of eating with dietary restrictions.
By Haley Pacheco Brunch from Picnik, a local gluten-free and soy-free restaurant in Austin. (Courtesy of Adelaide Walker) Food is a...
May 6, 2024
The Contemporary Austin Hosts Interactive Exhibit and a Show for 20th Annual Fusebox Festival
By Haley Pacheco AUSTIN, Texas — To commemorate 20 years of Fusebox, The Contemporary Austin hosted a live performance alongside an...
Apr 17, 2024
Community and connection are the mantra of this East Texas town.
By Haley Pacheco Pat White, also known as Queen Pat, poses with her crown, cape and scepter in The Edison Exchange on March 10, 2024....
Apr 10, 2024
Bastrop County Renaissance Festival Draws Thousands of Attendees
By Haley Pacheco MCDADE, Texas – The 15th annual Sherwood Forest Faire is open for the season. Robin Hood’s Spring Faire opened March 2...
Mar 27, 2024
Texas Tribune leads discussion ahead of 2024 elections
By Haley Pacheco AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Tribune hosted a panel of experts on Feb. 21 to discuss key issues and races up and down the...
Mar 7, 2024
Disney+’s ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ is the long-awaited redemption for fans
By Haley Pacheco Courtesy of Disney+ Look, I always wanted to be a half-blood. For years, this was a sentiment I shared with thousands of...
Feb 21, 2024
She eats hills for breakfast
By Haley Pacheco It was the last day of freshman year high school English class. Brooklynn Cnare sat down to take her final, feeling the...
Apr 20, 2023
Combatting Food Insecurity at UT Austin
By Haley Pacheco, Amber Williams and Jayson Martinez Food pantries, churches and apps are joining a common battle at the University of...
Apr 5, 2023
Diversity, equity and inclusion pause at UT Austin
By Haley Pacheco Several bills have been introduced in the legislature to attack diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as Critical...
Mar 29, 2023
Austin firefighters aren't being paid enough to live in the city, resulting in up to 3-hours commutes to work
By Haley Pacheco Imagine protecting and serving a community you don’t call your own because you can’t afford to live there. This is the...
Mar 23, 2023
Students, staff reflect on the importance of local elections
By Haley Pacheco, Hailey Dirks and Katlynn Fox As the Nov. 3 elections are just weeks away, teachers reflect on the importance of student...
Oct 8, 2020
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