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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Colorado River States Stuck on Long-Term Water Plan Ahead of Feb. 14 Deadline

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

At a packed conference in Las Vegas, seven states that rely on the Colorado River still fail to agree on a long‑term water sharing...

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Florida Executes Frank Athen Walls for 1987 Home-Invasion Murders

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

In a record 19th execution of Florida this year, a man convicted of a brutal home‑invasion murder was put to death Thursday evening. Execution...

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Central Texas School Districts Face Closures Amid Budget Crunch and Declining Enrollment

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

More than 60 parents, teachers, and students gathered in Leander, Texas, to voice concerns about the district’s planned school closures. On...

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Texas Political and Safety Updates: Poll Shows Jasmine Crockett Leading Senate Primary, State Leaders Propose Property Tax Cuts, Builders Texas Seeks Solutions, 911 Calls Reveal Camp Flood Crisis

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Texas updates: poll shows Jasmine Crockett leading Senate primary, leaders propose property tax cuts, Builders Texas seeks solutions, 911 calls...

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Ailsa Craig Granite Powers Olympic Curling Stones

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Ailsa Craig, a small uninhabited island 10 miles off southwest Scotland, is the source of the super‑dense granite used to make curling stones for the...

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U.S. Official Defends Trump’s Nuclear Test Proposal, Citing Rising Risks from Russia, China, North Korea

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

The United States is once again at the center of a heated debate over nuclear testing, following President Donald Trump’s suggestion earlier this...

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China Suits Missouri Over $25B COVID Judgment, Demanding Apology and $50.5B Compensation

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

China sues Missouri over $25B COVID judgment, demanding apology and $50.5B compensation. Missouri's AG defends stance, citing legal and diplomatic...

Education News Local News

Lockhart ISD Teams with Red Oak to Offer Affordable Teacher Homes

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Lockhart ISD is partnering with Red Oak Development Group to launch TEACH, a program that will give teachers credit toward home purchases and a...

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Former Round Rock Teacher Receives 10-Year Deferred Adjudication After Plea Deal

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

In a decision that has drawn attention to the oversight of educational staff, a former teacher from Round Rock Independent School District was handed...

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Trump Delivers Scripted Prime-Time Address on Health Care, Housing and Affordability

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

In a move that signals the White House’s effort to keep the president on a disciplined path, President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday...