Mikala Compton is a photojournalist at The Austin American-Statesman in Austin, Texas. She focuses on themes of culture and society, with particular attention to cannabis and psychedelics, entertainment news, and regional interests. Mikala's work has been featured in various outlets, including 77 WABC Radio, WLEX-TV, and KUT Public Media.
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Mikala’s coverage primarily focuses on local events and issues in Austin, Texas, with a keen interest in education, crime, healthcare, business developments, sports events and activities. She also regularly features photography as part of her coverage.
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By: Mikala Compton
See photos as Austin's free summer concert series returns to Zilker Park with local and regional performers.
A Tesla Robotaxi travels down Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
By: Erica Wilson
Following the annual reorganization of the New Braunfels Independent School District board of trustees, Nancy York will serve as president, Kim Goodwin will serve as vice president and Morgan Renaud
By: Erica Wilson, Mikala Compton
New Braunfels ISD board reorganizes; York elected president Following the annual reorganization of the New Braunfels Independent School District board of trustees, Nancy York will serve as president, Ki…
By: Erica Wilson, Mikala Compton
The New Braunfels Independent School District board of trustees will have to redo its recent vote to elect a new president due to a procedural issue.
By: Mikala Compton
Barbie fans can visit the doll collectors convention through Saturday and shop limited-edition merchandise or the public doll show in Austin
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By: Aaron E Martinez, Ricardo B. Brazziell, Mikala Compton
From damaged neighborhoods and washed-out roads to volunteer efforts and community resilience, these photos document the aftermath of historic flooding across Kerrville, Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country.
By: Mikala Compton, Sam Ownes, Andrew J. Whitaker, Aaron Martinez, Ricardo B. Brazziell
Explore photos of flooding across Kerrville, the Pedernales River, Ranch Road 1623, Comfort, Uvalde and Central Texas as rising waters and flash floods impact roads, homes and communities.
