Hannah E. Clearwater - News of Austin

Hannah E. Clearwater covers housing and development for News of Austin, reporting on how growth and policy decisions reshape neighborhoods. A UT Austin journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative work on code enforcement, evictions, and the real-world impacts of city planning.

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UT Nursing Professor Wins 2025 Nightingale Award for Ukulele-Based Music Therapy

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

In a milestone for music therapy and multiple sclerosis care, Dr. Carolyn Phillips, an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin...

Horse‑drawn carriage navigating snow‑covered streets with winter coats and families photographing Santa amid Johnson City lig

Feature Story Local News

Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular Dazzles Hill Country, NASA Spotlights Display

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

NASA has even reported seeing Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular from space, a rare compliment that underscores the scale of the display.\n\n##...

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Business News Consumer News

Five Used Luxury Cars You Can Buy for Under $40,000

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

The average new car price tops $50,000, but a luxury badge doesn’t have to break the bank. Edmunds experts point out that a selection of high‑end...

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Breaking News Government News Political News

Senators Urge DHS to Withdraw Proposed Public Charge Rule, Citing Harm to Children and Immigrant Communities

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

Senator Alex Padilla and 126 other lawmakers have written to DHS urging the agency to abandon a proposed public charge rule that could jeopardize...

College Basketball Sports News

AJ Dybantsa’s Triple-Double Leads BYU to 109-81 Victory Over Eastern Washington

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

On Monday night in Provo, Utah, No. 10 BYU secured a decisive 109‑81 victory over Eastern Washington, with AJ Dybantsa delivering a standout 33‑point...

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Local News Weather News

California Prepares for Record-Rain, Snow and Winds on Christmas

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

California officials and weather forecasters have warned holiday travelers to stay off the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as a series of...

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Arts & Culture Local News

Round Rock Secures $360,000 Dale Chihuly Glass Masterpiece for City Arts Center

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

A city council in Round Rock, Texas, just greenlit a $360,000 commission for a spectacular glass sculpture that will become the centerpiece of the...

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Football News Sports News

Arsenal Edge Palace 8-7 on Penalties to Reach League Cup Semi-Final

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

Arsenal’s journey to the League Cup final took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the Gunners edged Crystal Palace 8‑7 on penalties after a tense 1‑1 draw...