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.

Damaged car lies against guardrail with shattered headlights and scattered debris under police spotlight.

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Austin Police Identify Driver Who Died in MoPac Crash

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

A fatal crash on the MoPac Expressway that closed southbound lanes for hours has been traced to a 19‑year‑old driver. Incident Details The...

College Aggie and Panther players face off with bright spotlight on volleyball court with confetti and cheering fans

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NCAA Volleyball Final Four Brings Record Viewership and Rising Stars

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

NCAA volleyball’s Final Four is on the horizon, and the buzz is louder than ever. The championship semifinals will take place on Thursday, with...

South African authorities standing at entrance of refugee center with Kenyan detainees escorted by officers and protest signs

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South Africa Raids U.S. Refugee Center, Arrests Seven Kenyans in Diplomatic Row

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

South African immigration authorities raided a United States refugee processing centre in Johannesburg, arresting seven Kenyans and issuing...

Young migrant stands at abandoned school entrance with boarded windows and tents and hopeful under gray sky

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Police Evict 400 Migrants from Abandoned School in Badalona, Spain

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Police in northeastern Spain carried out an eviction order on Wednesday, clearing an abandoned school building that had become home to around 400...

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Titan’s Hidden Ocean Questioned: New Study Finds Slushy Subsurface Instead

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.\nA team of scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has re‑examined data from the...

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Italy Signals Possible Opposition to EU-Mercosur Trade Deal as Brussels Summit Looms

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On Wednesday, Italy signaled that it might not support a massive transatlantic free‑trade deal between the European Union and South American...

Morgan Geyser sits in worn clothing in rural scene under overcast sky with lone figure walking away into darkness.

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Morgan Geyser, Cut GPS and Fled with Companion, Faces Revocation After 2014 Slender Man-Linked Stabbing

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Morgan Geyser, cut her GPS and fled with a companion, is facing state officials who seek to revoke her release after a 2014 stabbing linked to...

AJ McCarron standing alone in Crimson Tide jersey with Bryant‑Denny Stadium at sunset and campaign words on field

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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...

Cat sits beside a shattered window with the Amazon Flex van parked behind it.

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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...

Young person sits nervously on exam table with clasped hands and a faded American flag above a hospital bed.

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...