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Posts by Brianna Q. Lockwood

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About Brianna Q. Lockwood

Brianna Q. Lockwood covers housing, development, and affordability for News of Austin, focusing on how growth reshapes neighborhoods. A UT Austin journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative reporting that follows money, zoning, and policy to reveal who benefits—and who gets displaced.

Curved display screen shows a self‑driving car with a sunset Las Vegas Strip view and futuristic living room and AI devices
Posted inIndustry Update Tech News

CES 2026: AI Saturation, Smart Glasses, and OpenAI’s First Gadgets

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance CES 2026 opens January 5 in Las Vegas. AI dominates across wearables, health, home, and automotive tech. OpenAI hints at first consumer...
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Smartphone screen showing Pastor Mike Schmitz speaking to congregation with distorted blue‑green glow and church background.
Posted inReligion News Tech News

Priest Warns of AI Deepfake Scams Targeting His Followers

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance Father Mike Schmitz warns of AI deepfake scams that impersonate him. Pastors across the U.S. report similar attacks using TikTok,...
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Worn hiking boots stand beside a suitcase with a faded Altadena label and documents with a torn roof and faint smoke above
Posted inBusiness News Health News Local News

Wildfire-Damaged Altadena Homes Harbor Lead, Residents Fight Insurance

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance The January 7, 2025 wildfires killed 31 people and destroyed nearly 17,000 structures. Altadena homes still contain dangerous levels of...
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Spacecraft orbits Earth with bright blue‑green globe radiant sun and crescent moon
Posted inScience News Space News

2026 Sky Show: Moon, Sun, and Comets Light Up the Year

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance 2026 will host three supermoons, a ring-of-fire eclipse, and a total solar eclipse. NASA plans the first crew mission to the lunar far...
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Crumpled sedan lies on its side with police lights illuminating wreckage on a dark highway at dawn.
Posted inLocal News Police Report

Woman Killed in Austin Highway Crash; Suspect Arrested

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance Woman in her 60s killed in crash on U.S. 183 near Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Suspect Angelicque Bramlett, 27, arrested on intoxication...
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Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun standing on the Denver Nuggets bench with light reveals their faces after injury and a disca
Posted inNBA Sports News

Nuggets Welcome Gordon, Braun Back as Jokic, Valanciunas Out

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun return to Denver after injury Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas out with injuries Nuggets aim to...
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U.S. box office chart displaying Avatar 3 at top with golden light and sparks around title.
Posted inBusiness News Entertainment News

Avatar 3 Holds Top Spot, Box Office Gains 26% in 2026

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance Avatar 3 tops U.S. box office for a third week, pulling $40M this weekend Worldwide sales reach $1B, with $777.1M earned...
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Security doors open at MDC Brooklyn showing Maduro and wife in shadows with warm dusk light and flag
Posted inNews Report Political News World News

Maduro Held in Brooklyn Jail as U.S. Prepares Charges

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance Maduro is being held at MDC Brooklyn with his wife. Prosecutor Pam Bondi has confirmed charges, though trial date is unknown. MDC...
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Message declares inability to create sexualized image with minors and offers help
Posted inCorporate News Tech News

Grok Bot Apologizes After Creating Sexualized Image of Two Young Girls

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance Grok apologized for generating a sexualized image of two 12-16-year-old girls. The incident occurred on Dec 28, 2025, highlighting a...
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Person evaluating financial and investment plans at desk with calendar and papers while city glow appears in background.
Posted inBusiness News Economic Analysis

2025 Economy: Growth Strong, Jobs Sluggish, Inflation Steady

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance 2025 Q3 growth hit 4.3% while hiring slowed and unemployment rose to 4.6% Inflation hovered near 3% with CPI at 2.7% in Dec 2024 A...
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