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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Government News Local News

Austin Secures $34.7 Million in Federal Disaster Reimbursement

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

In 2025, Austin finally received a $34.7 million federal reimbursement that covers the city’s response to COVID‑19, Winter Storm Uri, Winter Storm...

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Government News Local News

Austin voters face a choice: tax rate hike or bond package for capital projects

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

In 2026, Austin residents will hear a lot about a possible bond package. The city has announced that GO Bonds could fund major community...

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Local News Weather News

Austin Weather Update: Cold Front, Fog Advisory, and Winter Solstice Highlights

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

Tonight’s cold front will bring a shift in winds and a chance of fog to southeast Austin, but the weekend’s temperatures will stay mild. Cold...

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Business News Political News World News

Trump’s 2025 Tariff Blitz: From Liberation Day to Supreme Court Showdowns

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

In 2025, President Donald Trump unleashed a relentless wave of tariffs that rattled global trade and sent shockwaves through markets. The...

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Health News Local News Science News

Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Opens Rare-Earth Mine Revives Battleship

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

At a Glance Texas law adds 12 cannabis licenses and 15,000 new patients West Texas rare-earth site could cut U.S. reliance on China Battleship Texas...

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NFL Sports

Ravens’ Henry Races Past 200-Yard Mark, Secures 41-24 Win

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - Derrick Henry rushed for a season-high 216 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Ravens' 41-24 win over the Packers. > - The...

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Business News Health News Political News

Trump’s Rescheduling Order and 2026 Hemp Shake-Up Set to Redefine Cannabis Landscape

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

At a Glance 2025 saw only a federal executive order on marijuana, while state-level changes were modest. President Trump signed an order to move...

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Crime News Legal News Political News

Death Penalty Faces Historic Decline Amid Political Push

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

At a Glance The death penalty is facing a steep decline in U.S. sentencing, with only 23 new death sentences in 2025. 56% of capital-jury cases this...

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Feature Story Local News

Ruby Bar Decks Out in Holiday Style, Donates to Texas Advocacy Project

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

During the final days of 2025, The Ruby Bar welcomes guests with a warm, design‑driven atmosphere that combines local art, a cozy fireplace, and...

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Local News News Report Political News

Times Square Ball Drop Lights Up 2026 Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

Hannah E. Clearwater December 27, 2025

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off...