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.

Sedan sits on deserted Utah road with Ashlee Buzzard

Breaking News Local News

Mother Arrested After 9-Year-Old’s Body Found in Utah

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

When the body of 9‑year‑old Melodee Buzzard was found in Utah, the mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was already in custody in Santa Barbara County. Mother...

Lead singer singing with lush flowers while diverse audience cheers under warm golden light Christian pop band

Industry Update Music News

Christian Music Breaks Streaming Barriers, Sets Stage for 2026 Grammys

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

In 2025, Christian and gospel music defied industry expectations, climbing streaming charts even as overall new‑music streams fell. The trend was...

Family members enjoying a holiday dinner with an overflowing turkey bowl and roasted vegetables under warm golden lighting

Health News News Report

Holiday Heart Syndrome: A Silent Threat During the Festive Season

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

During the holiday season, a silent heart threat can surface, catching many unaware. Experts warn that overindulgence in food and drink can trigger...

Dr. Carolyn Phillips holding a ukulele with a patient smiling beside her in soft natural light and calming colors

Health News Local News Science News

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##...

BMW 3 Series parked on sunlit street with silver finish reflecting lamppost light and used luxury car accessories beside it

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...

Diverse children holding hands and looking up at a worried mother with an American flag behind.

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...

Abandoned car stands on deserted highway with dense fog rolling in and orange pink sunset sky.

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...

Chihuly glass sculpture standing proudly atop City Arts Center with sunset reflections on its surface and city lights below.

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...