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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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...

Political News Science News World News

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...

Grand ornate door opens to reveal a red judgment document with $25 billion on the floor and the White House in background.

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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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Legal News Local News

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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Government News Political News

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...

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Feature Story World News

Brazil’s Oscar-Shortlisted Film “The Secret Agent” Opens in U.S. Theaters, Spotlighting Ordinary Heroism Amid a 1970s Dictatorship

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On Friday, Brazil’s newest Oscar‑shortlisted film, “The Secret Agent,” opened in U.S. theaters, drawing both critics and audiences into a story that...

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Health News Sports News

Miami Hurricanes Forward Marcus Allen Diagnosed with Lymphoma, Will Miss Rest of Season

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

Miami Hurricanes forward Marcus Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the remainder of the season. Diagnosis and...

Crime News Local News

Suspect Who Stole Cash, Handgun and Honda Civic from Chase Bank Still at Large

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

At 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 25, a robbery unfolded at a Chase Bank located on North Lamar. The Austin Police Department’s Robbery Unit has issued a public...