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.

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Government News Local News

Austin Still Bears Mark of Independence Day Floods as County Moves Forward

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

Six months after the Independence Day floods, the city of Austin still bears the visible scars of the disaster. The rain‑soaked streets and the...

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Alpine Skiing Sports News

Sara Hector Clinches Semmering Giant Slalom Victory

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

Semmering, Austria – Olympic champion Sara Hector led the women’s World Cup giant slalom after the opening run Saturday, edging out rivals by...

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Local News Weather

Austin Weather: Record-Breaking Saturday, Cold Front Sunday, and New Year’s Outlook

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

At the heart of Austin's spring, a weekend of weather extremes is on the horizon. While the city enjoys fall‑like warmth, a powerful cold front is...

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Breaking News World News

Bombing of Homs Mosque Leaves Eight Dead, 18 Injured

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

Heavy rain fell over Homs as hundreds of mourners gathered outside the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque, where a bomb the day before had killed eight...

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Business News Local News

Arkansas Ticket Wins $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

The holiday season in Arkansas turned into a dream for a lucky ticket holder after a single Powerball ticket sold in the state matched all six...

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Election News Policy News Political News

2026 Midterms: Ballot Measures from Abortion to Agriculture Take Center Stage

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

As 2026 midterms loom, voters will not only pick House, Senate, and governor candidates but also decide on a slate of high‑stakes ballot measures...

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Business News Government News Local News

Austin Slashes $5.3M from Social Services Budget After Proposition Q Rejection

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

Austin’s city council is trimming more than $5 million from its social services budget after voters rejected a $109 million property tax increase....

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Political News World News

Thailand and Cambodia Sign Ceasefire Ending Border Clashes

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire that ends weeks of violent clashes along their contested border, a move that could reshape the...

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Political News World News

Venezuelan Migrants Demand Justice After U.S. Judge Grants Legal Due Process

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

In Caracas, a group of Venezuelan migrants who had been held in a notorious prison in El Salvador are demanding justice after a federal judge in...

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Local News Political News

Tatum Dale, Longtime Staffer and Campaign Manager for Rep. Andy Barr, Dies

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

On Thursday, Representative Andy Barr announced the passing of Tatum Dale, a longtime staffer and campaign manager who had been a cornerstone of his...