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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U.S. Cuts Aid, Signs New Health Deals with Nine African Nations in “America First” Push

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

In a move that has reshaped the landscape of U.S. global health assistance, the Trump administration has signed new health agreements with nine...

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Legal News Political News

Judge Engelmayer Seals Maxwell’s Petition Amid DOJ Redaction Criticism

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

In a decisive move, Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on Monday reprimanded Ghislaine Maxwell for inserting confidential victim names into court documents...

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Government News Political News

Bipartisan Congress Threatens DOJ Over Delayed Jeffrey Epstein Files

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

In a showdown over the Department of Justice’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers has turned the DOJ’s delayed release...

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Community News Local News

Life Anew’s Student Ambassador Program Claims to Have Prevented Two Gun Incidents

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

In the fall of 2024, the Austin nonprofit Life Anew rolled out a student ambassador program that claims to have already stopped two potential gun...

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Business News Local News

Walmart’s Holiday Coloring Contest Names Oak Hill, Wells Branch, and Deep Wood Elementary Winners

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

Three Austin‑area elementary schools have been chosen as the 2nd annual winners of Walmart’s “Spread the Joy” coloring contest. Winners...

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Crime News Local News

Two Men Found Dead in Southwest Austin Homicide Investigation

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

At about 5:20 p.m., officers received a 911 call reporting a stab/shoot incident in the 10400 block of O’Rourk Lane, southwest Austin. The call...

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Health News Political News

House GOP Health-Care Bill Moves Forward Amid Subsidy Debate

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

House Republican leaders are moving forward with a comprehensive health‑care bill that deliberately omits any provision to extend the pandemic‑era...

Business News Corporate News Tech News

Larry Ellison Guarantees $40.4B for Paramount’s Bid to Take Over Warner Bros. Discovery

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

On Monday, Paramount announced that Oracle founder Larry Ellison personally guaranteed $40.4 billion of equity financing for its hostile takeover bid...

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Breaking News Crime News Local News

Father and Son Carry Out Deadly Bondi Beach Attack, Killing 15

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

On Dec. 14, a 24‑year‑old man and his father launched a deadly assault at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and leaving 12 wounded. Attack...

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Sports News World News

Italy Honors Flag Bearers Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

On Monday, the presidential palace in Rome became the backdrop for a ceremony that would signal Italy’s readiness to host the 2026 Winter Olympics....