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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Local News Weather

Austin’s Holiday Weather: Warm Christmas Eve, Near-Record Heat Friday-Saturday, and a Cold Front Sunday-Monday

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

A holiday forecast for Austin that turns up the heat: a warm Christmas Eve, a cooler overnight, and a potential mid‑80s surge by Friday. Christmas...

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Breaking News Health News Local News

Explosion at Bristol Nursing Home Leaves Two Dead and Fires Raging

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

A massive blast tore through the Bristol Health & Rehab Center just outside Philadelphia on Tuesday, killing at least two residents and sparking a...

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Entertainment News Local News

Winter Wonderglam Lights Up Austin’s Gibson Street Bar With Holiday Cheer

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

The holiday lights are back in Austin, and the city’s newest pop‑up, Winter Wonderglam, is turning Gibson Street Bar into a sparkling wonderland....

Local News Safety News

Pflugerville Fire Dept Issues Urgent Christmas Tree Safety Advice Ahead of Holiday

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

With Christmas just days away, Pflugerville Fire Department Captain Trevor Stokes urged families to take fire safety seriously during the holiday...

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Local News Political News

350 National Guard Troops Deployed to New Orleans as Immigration Crackdown Continues

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

The Trump administration has moved 350 National Guard troops into New Orleans, a deployment that will last through February, according to Pentagon...

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News Report Political News

Justice Department Releases Largest Epstein File Dump, Highlighting Trump Flights and Prince Andrew Links

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

The U.S. Justice Department has just released the largest batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents yet, adding nearly 30,000 pages to a file that has been...

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Health News Political News

Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Announces Terminal Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

On Tuesday, former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska stunned the political world by announcing he has been diagnosed with stage‑four pancreatic...

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Business News Economic News

2025 Inflation 2.7%: Food Prices Slow, Gas Slips, Power Bills Rise

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

Inflation’s final 2025 numbers surprised many: consumer prices rose 2.7% in November, a better‑than‑expected pace, yet the picture of affordability...

Breaking News Entertainment Legal News

British Authorities Add New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges Against Russell Brand

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

British authorities on Tuesday added new rape and sexual assault charges against comedian Russell Brand, expanding a case that already involves four...

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Business News Local News

Tamale Addiction Endures Tariff Strain, Keeps Serving Austin’s Farmers Markets

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

During the holiday season, the aroma of freshly wrapped tamales brings families together across Texas. Tamale Addiction, a 16‑year‑old business based...