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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Mayor-Elect Staff Resigns Over Antisemitic Posts from 2011-2012

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

In a surprising development, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, recently tapped to join Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani’s incoming team, has stepped down after...

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Tren de Aragua Gang Members Indicted for Desert Burial Murder

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Indictment Unveiled A federal grand jury in New Mexico has issued indictments against eleven individuals linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, accusing...

Jeffery Simmons standing in dimly lit garage with scattered football jerseys and a shattered mirror hanging crookedly

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Titans’ Jeffery Simmons Grateful as Burglars Break Into Home, Highlights Need for Youth Outreach

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

When the Tennessee Titans fell 37‑24 to the San Francisco 49ers, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons expected a quiet evening at home. Instead, he...

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Florida Supreme Court Reinforces Lowest-Bar Death-Penalty Law Amid Surge in Executions

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Florida’s Supreme Court has once again stepped into the death‑penalty arena, this time by affirming a 2023 law that permits nonunanimous juries to...

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Government News Political News

Justice Department sues 22 states over voter data requests, targeting Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia and DC

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

On Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia and the District of Columbia, demanding voter...

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Jaguars Secure Receiver Jakobi Meyers with 3-Year, $60 M Extension

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Jaguars lock in receiver Jakobi Meyers with a 3‑year, $60 M extension, $40 M guaranteed, after trading 2026 picks to acquire him in early...

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Bangladesh Protesters Burn Major Newspapers After Activist’s Death

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Late Thursday night, angry crowds set fire to the offices of Bangladesh’s two leading dailies, trapping journalists and staff inside before...

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EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Farmer Protests and French, Italian Opposition

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

EU officials had hoped to sign the EU‑Mercosur free‑trade agreement in Brazil this weekend, after 26 years of negotiations. But after a tense EU...

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Local News Weather News

Austin Faces First Freeze of Season as Forecast Shifts to Warmth

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Downtown Austin has recorded its first freeze of the season, a cold snap that will linger into the coming days. Tonight Tonight’s temperatures...

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Feature Story Health News

Loneliness Epidemic Spurs Grassroots Efforts to Rebuild Community

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Surgeon General warns of loneliness epidemic, noting 16% of adults feel isolated. In Pittsburgh, Kentucky, Baltimore and Akron, groups are rebuilding...