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Posts by Brianna Q. Lockwood

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About Brianna Q. Lockwood

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.

Person standing on cliff edge with looming healthcare premium sticker and scattered cards and coins and broken chains
Posted inHealth News Political News

ACA Tax Credits Expire Dec. 31: Millions Face Higher Health Costs

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire Dec. 31, 2025, with no extension deal in place. Millions of Americans risk higher premiums and...
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Friends cheer in stadium with colorful balloons, confetti and flags from African teams as sunset lights the arena
Posted inSports News World News

Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage: Atlas Lions, Super Eagles Dominate

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Morocco's Atlas Lions top Group A, Mali also advance. Nigeria's Super Eagles win Group C, Tanzania also progress. Several teams qualify...
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Football player gazing at reflected game-day scene with warm sunset light in empty stadium
Posted inCollege Football Conference Politics Sports News

Big 12 Commissioner Says College Playoff Changes Are “On the Table”

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says playoff changes, including more campus games, are on the table. Oregon's 23-0 win over Texas Tech...
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna holds a Ban Stock Trading sign with Capitol lawmakers debate stock trading regulations in hearing room
Posted inGovernment News Political News

Congress Stock-Trading Ban: Democrats Push Executive Scope, GOP Targets Congress

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's discharge petition seeks to bar congressional stock trading. The bill would require members to divest within...
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Patriotic American flag waving gently with golden sunset glow and a worn leather armchair beside desk holding veteran survey.
Posted inGovernment News Local News

Texas Veterans Invited to Share Stories for America250 Celebration

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is calling veterans to share stories for America250 celebrations. Veterans can submit via the "Why I...
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Wooden vanity displaying fabric samples in an industrial workshop with dusty windows and a metal cabinet.
Posted inBusiness News Political News

Trump Delays Tariffs on Furniture, Cabinets, Pasta Tariff Cut

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Trump delays 30% and 50% tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for a year. The 25% tariff on those goods...
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Orthopedic doctor examines Wembanyama knee injury under spotlight with blurred hoop silhouette and Spurs logo.
Posted inNBA Sports News

Spurs Center Wembanyama Out Friday After Knee Hyperextension

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Spurs center Victor Wembanyama hyperextends left knee in 134-132 win over Knicks. MRI shows no ligament damage; he will miss Friday vs...
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Cracked earth landscape showing charred trees with brittle freeze‑cured grasses and long shadows.
Posted inGovernment News Local News

Travis County Declares Burn Ban Through Jan. 6 to Curb Wildfire Risk

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Travis County imposes a burn ban through Jan. 6. Ban follows months of extreme temperature swings that dried out vegetation. Fire...
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Brooke Shoemaker standing in courtroom holding white lilies with golden stained glass light and abandoned gavel on desk
Posted inHealth News Legal News Local News

Judge Orders New Trial for Woman Sentenced to 18 Years Over Stillbirth

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Judge vacates 18-year sentence for Brooke Shoemaker. New trial ordered after evidence shows stillbirth caused by infection, not drug...
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Spotlight shines on empty concert hall stage with microphone and news headline
Posted inArts & Culture News Report Political News

Kennedy Center Faces Artist Walkouts After Trump Renaming

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance The Kennedy Center renamed after President Trump, sparking artist cancellations. The Cookers, Doug Varone & Dancers, and others withdrew...
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