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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Small U.S. Groups Fight Loneliness One Neighborhood at a Time

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

In a quiet sweep across the United States, small community groups are tackling loneliness one neighborhood at a time. Social Isolation in...

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Arsenal Must Beat OH Leuven Again to Earn Quarterfinal Spot Against Chelsea

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Arsenal’s 3-0 triumph over OH Leuven in Belgium on Dec. 17 propelled the title‑holders into fifth place in the inaugural 18‑team Women’s Champions...

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Austin Police Arrest 22-Year-Old in Homicide of 74-Year-Old Resident

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

A homicide in north Austin on Thursday morning turned a quiet group home into a scene of tragedy when 74‑year‑old Walter Connor was stabbed and later...

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Thailand Launches Global Partnership to Combat Online Scams

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

In a move that could reshape the global fight against cybercrime, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office on Drugs and...

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Local News Weather

Central Texas Weather: Friday Starts Cool, Weekend and Next Week Warm

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Friday’s weather is set to surprise Central Texas residents with a chilly start followed by a surprisingly warm weekend, according to the latest...

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Political News World News

Thousands Rally in Sofia Demanding Elections After Budget Withdrawal

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Thousands rally in Sofia after Bulgaria’s government withdraws its 2026 budget and steps down. The country faces a budget void joining the eurozone...

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Sports News World News

Travis Head’s Century and Celebratory Gesture Lights Up Adelaide Oval

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Travis Head celebrated a century in the fourth consecutive test on his home ground by taking off his helmet and gloves, dropping to his knees, and...

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Government News Local News Political News

Trump’s D.C. Operation Turns into Immigration Crackdown, Sparking Lawsuits and Community Outcry

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

When President Donald Trump launched a federal law‑enforcement operation in Washington, D.C. in mid‑August, he called it a mission to curb crime. The...