Brianna Q. Lockwood - News of Austin

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.

Satellites orbit Earth at sunset with Vostochny launchpad below and Russian and Iranian flags waving.

Russia Launches Iran’s Heaviest Satellite, Paya, into Orbit

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 29, 2025

At a Glance Russia launched three Iranian satellites on Sunday from Vostochny, the second launch since July. The heaviest, Paya, weighs 150 kg-the...

Lone hiker bracing against fierce blizzard on snow-covered street with blurred city skyline and lightning flashes in sky

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Massive winter storm hits Midwest and South with snow, ice, rain and strong winds

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 29, 2025

At a Glance A powerful winter storm slams Midwest and South with snow, ice, rain and strong winds. Snow totals could top a foot in the Great Lakes;...

Student protesters rallying with Yes to Early Election signs in front of a large crowd and bright banners

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Serbian Students Rally 500 Stands to Push for Early Election Against Vucic

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 29, 2025

At a Glance 500 stands set up across Serbia to collect signatures for an early parliamentary election. Students aim to pressure President Aleksandar...

Tow truck drives down narrow LA street with law enforcement SUV parked and a frustrated figure looking out Da Vinci Apartment

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Tow Truck Driver Acquitted After TikTok Arrest Incident

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 28, 2025

At a Glance Bobby Nunez, 33, acquitted of theft of government property after towing a law-enforcement SUV during a TikTok arrest in downtown Los...

Submerged ultralight plane wreckage drifts with floating debris near Christ the Redeemer under golden sunset.

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Ultralight Plane Crash Kills Pilot Off Rio’s Copacabana Beach

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 28, 2025

At a Glance An ultralight plane carrying an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana Beach, killing the pilot. Rescue teams used Jet...

ICE officer holding gun with van driver over wheel beside pickup on Maryland highway.

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ICE Officers Shoot Van Driver Who Ramming Them in Baltimore Suburb

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 28, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, ICE officers in Glen Burnie, Maryland fired their weapons at a van driver who drove his vehicle into them,...

Wind turbines standing still with navy ship hull waves below and radar antenna rising beyond sunset sky

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Trump Administration Pauses Five Offshore Wind Leases Over National Security Concerns

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 28, 2025

The Trump administration has just paused leases for five major offshore wind farms on the East Coast, citing national security concerns that...

Stephen Curry shooting a high-arcing three-pointer over Jimmy Butler with Warriors bench erupting in confetti

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Curry’s Clutch 3-Pointer Propels Warriors Past Mavericks in 126-116 Thriller

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 28, 2025

Stephen Curry's late 3-pointer with 3:45 left on the clock sealed a 126-116 win for the Golden State Warriors over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday....