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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Austin Animal Services Temporarily Shifts Operations Amid Canine Pneumovirus Cases

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

Three confirmed cases of Canine Pneumovirus have prompted Austin Animal Services to temporarily overhaul its shelter operations and adoption...

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UK Gives Abramovich Final Deadline to Deliver £2.5 Billion to Ukraine War Victims

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

UK has issued a final ultimatum to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, demanding he deliver the £2.5 billion he pledged to victims of Russia’s war...

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Government News Political News

President Trump Announces White House Ballroom Could Cost $400 Million

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

At a Hanukkah reception held at the White House, President Trump announced that the cost of the proposed ballroom could reach $400 million—double the...

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Warner Bros. Shares Face $72B Netflix Bid Against $79.9B Paramount Offer

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

Warner Bros. shareholders confront a clash between Netflix’s $72 billion offer and Paramount Skydance’s $79.9 billion bid, setting the stage for a...

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Miami Dolphins Replace Tua Tagovailoa With Rookie Quinn Ewers After Steelers Loss

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

Miami Dolphins are replacing starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with rookie Quinn Ewers, a decision confirmed by an anonymous source on...

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Trump Executive Order Aims to Reclassify Cannabis, Sending Stocks into Mixed Reactions

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

President Donald Trump's executive order to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug has sparked mixed reactions in the sector, as stock prices...

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Texas Fires Defensive Coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski; Will Muschamp Returns as New Coach

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

In a decisive move that reshaped the Longhorns’ defensive leadership, Texas announced on Thursday that defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski would...

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Local News Weather News

Austin’s Christmas Weather: From Record Heat to Snow-Covered Traces

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

What does Austin’s Christmas weather look like? A typical year in the Texas capital sees a high of 62°F and a low of 42°F, but the city’s climate...

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Government News Political News

Coast Guard Removes Hate Symbol References and Lifts Senator Hold on Commandant Nomination

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard has removed references to hate symbols in its policy, a move that followed a senator’s decision to lift a hold on the agency’s...

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TikTok Secures U.S. Future with New American Ownership Deal

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

TikTok’s future in the United States has just been secured. The Chinese‑owned platform announced a deal that will hand over its U.S. operations to a...