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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Austin Metro Home Prices Dip 1.1% as Listings and Inventory Steady Amid Fed Rate Cuts

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

The Austin metro housing market shows a modest decline in home prices, with the median sale price falling 1.1% year‑over‑year to $430,000 as of...

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Breaking News Political News

Trump Announces Live White House Address as First-Year Administration Nears One-Year Mark

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will address the nation from the White House on Wednesday evening. The announcement came via a...

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Local News Sports News

Bevo the Live Mascot Heads to Orlando for Texas Longhorns’ Citrus Bowl Showdown

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

The live mascot Bevo is heading to Orlando, Florida, for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, where the Texas Longhorns will face the Michigan Wolverines on New...

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News Report Political News

Mixed-Status Families Fear Deportation and Consider Self-Deporting Amid Rising ICE Raids

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

In the latest episode of Border Report Live, a new survey of mixed‑status families revealed a stark fear of deportation that is driving some parents...

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Health News Science News

Teen Substance Use Hits Record Lows, But Heroin and Cocaine Rise Slightly

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

A national survey released Wednesday shows teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana at record lows, but energy drink consumption remains high and...

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Breaking News Legal News

Harvard Morgue Manager Sentenced to Eight Years for Trafficking Body Parts

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

In a chilling case that exposed a hidden underbelly of the medical research world, a former manager of the Harvard Medical School morgue has been...

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Aviation News Political News

Senate Passes ADS-B Mandate to Stop Military Aircraft From Flying in Silence After Washington Crash

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

A sudden move by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday afternoon closed a loophole that could let military aircraft operate without broadcasting their...

Business News Corporate News Entertainment

Warner Sharesholders Urged to Reject Paramount’s $77.9B Offer in Favor of Netflix’s $72B Bid

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are being asked to reject Paramount Skydance’s $77.9 B all‑cash bid in favor of a $72 B cash‑and‑stock offer from...

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Government News Political News

Senate Passes $901 Billion Defense Bill Amid Controversy Over Venezuelan Boat Strikes

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

The Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Wednesday, granting the Department of Defense $901 billion for the coming year and...

Loaf of bread with torn packaging reveals razor blades with natural light illuminating the cutting board in a Walmart bakery.

Crime News Local News

Woman Arrested for Alleged Razor Blade Tampering at Biloxi Walmart Stores

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

A woman was arrested Tuesday in Biloxi, Mississippi, after authorities allege she pushed razor blades into loaves of bread at two Walmart locations....