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.

Josh Hubbard shoots a three-point basketball shot in overtime with scoreboard reading 101‑98 and fans cheering in background

College Basketball Sports

Hubbard’s 38-point outburst gives MSU OT win over Texas

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Josh Hubbard scored a career-high 38 points as Mississippi State won 101-98 in overtime over Texas. Dailyn Swain had a career-high 34...

Kazuma Okamoto stands at home plate wearing Blue Jays jersey with sunlight through stadium and scattered baseballs

Baseball Sports News

Blue Jays Sign Japanese Star Kazuma Okamoto to $60M Deal

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Blue Jays sign infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract. Okamoto will receive a $5 million signing bonus and a...

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Breaking News Local News

Juvenile Suspect Surrenders After Two Men Killed Williamson Shooting

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Juvenile suspect surrendered after two men were killed in a shooting on Brushy Gate Cove. 911 call came in at 1:59 a.m. on...

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Local News Weather

Austin Weather: Warm Weekend Followed by Cold Front and Gusty Winds

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Weekend warmth with Saturday highs in the 70s-80s and a record 82° at Camp Mabry. Sunday sees near-record highs 70s-80s and a 83° record...

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Local News Weather

Austin’s January Weather Extremes: Record Heat, Cold, and Rainfall

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Austin's hottest January average: 59.9 °F in 1923 Record coldest January day: -2 °F on Jan 31 1949 Wettest January ever: 9.21 in of rain...

Truck debris piles across I‑35 lanes with twisted metal and construction scraps under bright sun with McCarty Lane exit signs

Local News Transportation News

Debris Dump Causes I-35 Traffic Jams Near McCarty Lane Exit

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Truck dumped "road base" onto I-35 northbound lanes near McCarty Lane exit (Exit 201). Cleanup crews are working to clear debris,...

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News Report Political News

Judge Keeps Pipe-Bomb Suspect Jailed Ahead of Trial

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Judge denies pretrial release of Brian J. Cole Jr., pipe-bomb suspect. Cole allegedly planted bombs outside DNC and RNC HQs hours before...