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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.

Message declares inability to create sexualized image with minors and offers help
Posted inCorporate News Tech News

Grok Bot Apologizes After Creating Sexualized Image of Two Young Girls

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance Grok apologized for generating a sexualized image of two 12-16-year-old girls. The incident occurred on Dec 28, 2025, highlighting a...
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Person evaluating financial and investment plans at desk with calendar and papers while city glow appears in background.
Posted inBusiness News Economic Analysis

2025 Economy: Growth Strong, Jobs Sluggish, Inflation Steady

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026
At a Glance 2025 Q3 growth hit 4.3% while hiring slowed and unemployment rose to 4.6% Inflation hovered near 3% with CPI at 2.7% in Dec 2024 A...
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Josh Hubbard shoots a three-point basketball shot in overtime with scoreboard reading 101‑98 and fans cheering in background
Posted inCollege Basketball Sports

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

Posted by 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...
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Kazuma Okamoto stands at home plate wearing Blue Jays jersey with sunlight through stadium and scattered baseballs
Posted inBaseball Sports News

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

Posted by 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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Sneakers resting beside a jacket on porch steps with a dimly lit garage door open and streetlight shadows.
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Juvenile Suspect Surrenders After Two Men Killed Williamson Shooting

Posted by 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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Coffee cup steaming with sunlight through a large open window and blurred cityscape outside.
Posted inLocal News Weather

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

Posted by 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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Thermometer standing at frozen lake edge with frost-covered trees reflected behind it and a dark storm cloud over Austin
Posted inLocal News Weather

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

Posted by 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...
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Truck debris piles across I‑35 lanes with twisted metal and construction scraps under bright sun with McCarty Lane exit signs
Posted inLocal News Transportation News

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

Posted by 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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Judge standing outside courthouse with officers in tactical gear and a flag and protest banner with red letters
Posted inNews Report Political News

Judge Keeps Pipe-Bomb Suspect Jailed Ahead of Trial

Posted by 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...
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Police officer looking down at their feet with judge and lawyer arguing in courthouse hallway
Posted inLocal News Political News

Judge Dismisses Louisville Police Reform Settlement DOJ Withdrawal

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026
At a Glance Federal judge dismisses Louisville's proposed police reform settlement after DOJ withdrew support. DOJ had approved the settlement in...
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