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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Business News Local News

Grand Gateway Hotel Owner Held Liable for Banning Native Americans

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal jury has found the owner of the Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City liable for discriminating against Native...

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NFL Sports News

Trevor Lawrence Powers Jaguars to 34-20 Win, Ending Broncos’ 11-Game Streak

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

In a game that felt like a showcase of his best play, Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead the Jacksonville...

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Business News Consumer News Energy News

Electric Heating Costs Rise 10% Nationwide; Natural Gas Flat Except in Midwest

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

Millions of cash‑strapped Americans are about to see their heating bills climb this winter, according to two recent analyses of national energy data....

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Military News World News

U.S. Forces Kill Five Narco-Terrorists on Two Pacific Boats

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

U.S. forces killed five suspected narco-terrorists on two drug‑trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific, a move that has intensified scrutiny over...

James Cook sprinting through the Browns line for a touchdown with scoreboard showing 23-20 and golden sunset behind stadium

NFL Sports News

Bills Edge Browns 23-20 as Cook Races for 117 Yards, Allen Plays Through Foot Injury

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

In a close battle on Sunday, the Buffalo Bills edged the Cleveland Browns 23-20, with James Cook rushing for 117 yards and two touchdowns while...

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Thousands Cheer as Sun Rises Over Stonehenge on Winter Solstice

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

On Sunday, the winter solstice, thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge to welcome the first sunrise of the year, turning the ancient stone circle...

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Body-camera Footage Shows Arrest of Debra Newton in 40-Year-Old Abduction Case

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

Body‑camera footage captured on Nov. 24 shows Marion County deputies arresting Debra Newton, a woman accused of abducting her daughter in 1983. The...

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Crime News Local News

Boston Man Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder, Body Still Missing

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

On Thursday, a Boston‑area man was sentenced to life in a Massachusetts state prison for the murder of his wife, a case that has left the community...

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Feature Story NFL Sports News

Philip Rivers Returns to Colts, Aiming for Final Three Wins and Playoff Spot

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

In a move that stunned the league, 44‑year‑old Philip Rivers has returned to the Indianapolis Colts after a five‑year hiatus. The former quarterback,...

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Sports News World News

England’s Bazball Strategy Falters in the Ashes, as Coach and Captain Admit Preparation Missteps

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

England's bold Bazball approach, designed to dominate the Ashes, met an unexpected setback as coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes admitted...