Gavin U. Stonebridge - News of Austin

Gavin U. Stonebridge covers municipal contracts, law enforcement oversight, and local government for News of Austin, focusing on how public money moves—and sometimes disappears. A Texas State journalism graduate, he’s known for investigative reporting that turns complex budgets and records into accountability stories.

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Health News Local News

Seasonal Depression: How Shortened Days and Loneliness Fuel Year-Long Sadness

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

When the sun starts to dip earlier each evening, many adults in Texas feel a sudden wave of gloom that lingers until spring. This seasonal dip in...

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Crosby Surpasses Lemieux for Penguins’ All-Time Points Lead in Shootout Win

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

On Sunday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, but the real headline was Sidney Crosby’s historic point...

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Breaking News Political News World News

Moscow Explosion Claims Three Lives, Including Two Police Officers, Days After Senior General’s Car Bomb

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

A blast on Wednesday night in Moscow killed three people, among them two traffic police officers, in an incident that follows a car bomb killing a...

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Political News Tech News World News

US Bans Five Europeans Over Alleged Censorship Pressure, Sparking EU Backlash

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

US bans five Europeans over alleged censorship pressure, sparking EU backlash, prompting a sharp response from the EU and its member states. US...

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Russell Brand Faces Two New Rape and Assault Charges, Raising Accusations to Six

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

British prosecutors have added two more criminal counts against comedian Russell Brand, raising the total number of accusations to six. New...

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Animal Welfare Local News

Austin Animal Services Rescues Exhausted Beaver from Water Treatment Reservoir

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

On a quiet Saturday, an exhausted beaver was rescued from a water treatment reservoir in Austin after a call to Austin Animal Services. The animal...

Lone employee gazing at screen with declining unemployment graph and warm golden office light.

Business News Government News

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 214,000 as Hiring Slows Amid Federal Workforce Cuts

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

U.S. jobless claims slipped to 214,000 in the week ending Dec. 20, a drop of 10,000 from the prior week and below the 232,000 forecasted by FactSet...

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Local News Military News

323rd Engineer Company Returns Home After 10-Month Middle East Deployment, Just in Time for Christmas

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

Dozens of family and friends gathered inside a cargo hangar at the Greenville‑Spartanburg International Airport, counting down the minutes until...

Cannabis leaf silhouette stands with a golden American flag backdrop and a faint pen nib scribbling an executive order.

Business News Health News Political News

Trump’s Executive Order Gives Hemp Industry a Lifeline Amid Looming Ban

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

In a move that has stunned the hemp sector, President Trump issued an executive order last week aimed at speeding the rescheduling of marijuana and...

Nico Iamaleava stands proudly on UCLA field at sunset holding football aloft with fallen leaves and warm light.

College Sports Sports News

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava Chooses to Stay for 2026 After Historic Season

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

UCLA’s star quarterback Nico Iamaleava has decided to stay on campus for the 2026 season, opting out of the NFL draft after a breakout year that saw...