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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Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron Drops Lieutenant Governor Bid for New Football Role

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

In a surprising turn, former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has dropped his bid for lieutenant governor, opting instead to chase a new...

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Amazon Flex Driver Steals Family Cat in Los Angeles Suburb

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On December 11, a routine Amazon Flex delivery in a Los Angeles suburb turned into a shocking theft when a driver was caught on home‑security footage...

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Health News Political News

Trump Admin Proposes Cutting Medicare, Medicaid for Minor Gender-Affirming Care, Sparking Backlash

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

In a sweeping move that could shut down gender‑affirming surgeries for minors across the United States, the Trump administration has proposed rules...

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U.S. Mortgage Rates Edge Lower, Refinancing Hits High

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

The average rate on a 30‑year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying close to its low for the year. Freddie Mac reported the rate fell to 6.21%...

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Tijuana’s Oldest Migrant Shelter Faces Closure as Funding Cuts Leave 60-80 Residents Without a Home

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

A quiet crisis is unfolding in Tijuana’s bustling border corridor. Casa del Migrante, the city’s oldest migrant shelter, is on the brink of shutting...

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Pentagon Refuses to Release Full Video of Sept. 2 Drug-Boat Strike, Sparking Debate Over Transparency

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will not release the full, unedited video of the U.S. military’s Sept. 2...

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Austin Weather Outlook: Warm Tonight, Cold Front Thursday, Sunny Week Ahead

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Tonight in Austin, the heat is steady, but fog and drizzle will linger into the morning. The KXAN First Warning Weather team reports that...

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Playoff First Round: Underdogs, Odds, and Betting Insights

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

College Football Playoff opening week is a quiet affair compared to past years, as the spotlight falls on two Group of Five teams that are heavy...

Cleophus Cooksey Jr. standing looking down at his feet with blurred police car and forensic tape under city lights

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Arizona Man Sentenced to Death for Eight 2017 Phoenix Shootings

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On a Thursday in 2025, the state of Arizona handed down a death sentence to Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, for a series of fatal shootings that took place...

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Ohio University Fires Football Coach Brian Smith Over Alleged Affair and Alcohol Misconduct

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Ohio University has dismissed head football coach Brian Smith after an administrative review uncovered serious professional misconduct, including an...