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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Jets’ Defensive Tackle Jowon Briggs Stuns Teammates With Singing Performance and Plays 12 Instruments

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

During a routine special‑teams meeting in the New York Jets’ locker room, the team’s defensive tackle Jowon Briggs surprised everyone by stepping up...

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Oscars to Move to YouTube in 2029, Ending 68-Year ABC Run

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the...

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Appeals Court Allows Trump to Keep National Guard in Washington Through 2026

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

A federal appeals court on Wednesday lifted a stay that had halted the National Guard’s presence in Washington, allowing the troops to remain until...

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Federal Lawsuit Challenges U.S. Virgin Islands Gun Permit Rules

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Virgin Islands, accusing the territory of violating the Second Amendment through its gun permit...

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Senate Democrats Slam FCC Chairman Over Kimmel Comments, Accuse Him of Politicizing Agency

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

During a 2½‑hour Senate Commerce committee hearing, Democratic senators blasted FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for pressuring ABC host Jimmy Kimmel off...

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Central Texas Wildfires Burn Over 11,000 Acres in 2025, 43 Fires Reported

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

As of early 2025, more than 11,000 acres have burned in Central Texas wildfires, with 43 separate fires documented across 15 counties, according to...

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House Votes on War-Powers Resolutions to Check Trump’s Military Campaign in Central and South America

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

In a decisive move, the House voted Wednesday on two war‑powers resolutions aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military actions against drug...

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DOE Watchdog to Probe $7.6 B Clean-Energy Grant Cuts Tied to State Politics

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

In a move that has stunned the clean‑energy community, the U.S. Department of Energy’s internal watchdog has announced it will investigate the Trump...