Aiden V. Crossfield - News of Austin

Aiden V. Crossfield covers urban development, housing, and transportation for News of Austin, reporting on how growth reshapes neighborhoods and who bears the cost. A former urban planning consultant, he’s known for deeply researched, investigative reporting that connects zoning maps, data, and lived community impact.

Curiosity rover standing with a broken antenna on the ground and rust‑red Martian ridge under a dark sky

Science News Space News

Curiosity Rover to Go Dark for 25 Days as Earth and Mars Line Up

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

NASA will lose contact with the Curiosity rover from Dec 27 to Jan 20 as Earth and Mars line up in a conjunction, a rare alignment that blocks all...

Yaupon Holly tree standing proudly with frost‑glinting green leaves and bright red berries in a snow‑covered garden

Garden & Landscape Lifestyle News

Hollies: From Ancient Symbolism to Modern Garden Must-Haves

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

Evergreen, red berries, deep‑green foliage – hollies have long been a staple of holiday décor, but their appeal extends far beyond the Christmas...

Rob Key sits at wooden table with coffee overlooking Noosa beach sunset and blurred cricketers laughing in background

Cricket International News Sports News

Rob Key to Probe Alleged Excessive Drinking During England’s Noosa Break

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

In the wake of Australia’s 11‑day Ashes triumph, England’s cricket director Rob Key has pledged to investigate reports that the team’s Noosa break...

Philip Rivers walks off the field with a defeated look and a lone football beside him while the Colts 48-27 scoreboard glows.

Local News NFL Sports News

Rivers’ Return Ends in 48-27 Loss as Winter’s 74-Yard Pick-6 Seals Colts’ Playoff Hopes

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

Philip Rivers, the 44‑year‑old quarterback who had just come out of retirement, led the Indianapolis Colts into a Sunday night clash with the San...

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Business News Market News World News

World Markets Mixed as S&P 500 Reaches Record High on Strong US Growth Data

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

World shares were mixed on Wednesday after the benchmark S&P 500 closed at another record high, buoyed by a report that the U.S. economy grew at an...

People admire a classic car with neon sign and attendees holding burgers under golden summer evening light

Feature Story Local News

Dirty Martin’s Celebrates 100 Years with Classic Car Show

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

Dirty Martin’s Place in Austin, a staple of the city’s culinary scene, is turning a century this month, and the owners chose a classic car show to...

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Local News Political News

Texas Camps Face Fiber Internet Mandate After July Floods, Many Say Compliance Impossible

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

After deadly July floods, Texas lawmakers passed a law that would force youth camps to install fiber‑optic internet and a backup connection—a...

Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong celebrate women

College Basketball Sports News Women's Basketball

UConn Crushes Iowa, 90-64, While Louisville Dominates Tennessee in Women’s Champions Classic

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

Azzi Fudd erupted for 27 points and Sarah Strong added 23 to lead No. 1 UConn to a 90‑64 victory over 11th‑ranked Iowa in the opening game of the...

Woman in business attire bows her head at a desk with scattered credit cards and financial documents showing accountability

Court News Local News

Hill Country Middle School Assistant Sentenced to 18-Month Deferred Adjudication for Credit-Card Theft

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

A former administrative assistant at Hill Country Middle School has been sentenced to 18 months of deferred adjudication after pleading guilty to...

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Business News Local News

PG&E Restores Power to San Francisco After Saturday Substation Fire Leaves 17,000 Customers Without Electricity

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

When a fire erupted at a PG&E substation in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, more than 130,000 homes and businesses lost power, leaving the city...