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.

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Toys for Tots Aims to Reach 12.9 Million Children This Christmas Amid Lower Toy Donations

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

In a recent appearance on NewsNation’s "On Balance," retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James B. Laster spoke about Toys for Tots’ plans for this...

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Feature Story Olympics Sports News

Danny Kass Returns to Italy as Head Coach of U.S. Halfpipe Team

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

Danny Kass, the silver‑medal‑winning snowboarder who helped the U.S. sweep the podium in 2002, has signed on as head coach of the U.S. halfpipe team...

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Business News Local News

Soupleaf Hot Pot Opens Its Doors on Christmas Day in Austin

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

If you’re looking for a cozy, flavorful way to celebrate Christmas in Austin, Soupleaf Hot Pot has you covered. The locally and family‑owned...

Science News Tech News

How Santa Uses a Compass to Navigate the Shifting North Pole

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

When Santa finishes delivering presents, he still faces a navigational puzzle: how to find the North Pole when the compass points to a different...

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Science News World News

2025 Ranks Among Global Hottest Years as Climate Central Highlights Rising Heat and Policy Backslides

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The calendar year 2025 has been identified as one of the top five hottest years worldwide, a fact that carries significant...

Rick Carlisle standing at podium with J.B. Bickerstaff beside him in gear amid warm lighting blurred basketball stadium

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Rick Carlisle Steps Down as NBCA President, J.B. Bickerstaff Named Successor

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

In a decisive move that will shape the future of college basketball coaching, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle announced he will step down as...

Partially completed high-rise tower looms over Austin skyline at dusk with idle cranes and golden streetlights.

Business News Local News Real Estate

Austin Tower Project Luminary Paused Amid Market Uncertainty

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

Construction cranes that once dotted Austin’s skyline have quietly withdrawn, leaving another high‑rise on hold. Construction Slowdown In 2025,...

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Local News Political News

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Plan to Deploy National Guard in Chicago, Defeats Presidential Push

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

In a decisive move that halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, the Supreme Court denied an emergency...

Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg standing back‑to‑back looking at Swansea stadium with green grass and Welsh coast.

Business News Sports News

Martha Stewart Joins Snoop Dogg as Minority Owner of Swansea FC

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

Martha Stewart, 84, has joined Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Swansea, a Welsh club that competes in England’s second tier, in a move that...

Pope Leo XIV seated and contemplating with hands clasped in a dimly lit study with candles and the Illinois flag.

Health News Political News Religion News

Pope Expresses Disappointment Over Illinois’ Assisted Suicide Law

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

In a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Catholic leaders, Pope Leo XIV has publicly expressed deep disappointment after Illinois approved a law...