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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DHS Halts Deportation of Chinese Activist After Human-Rights Concerns

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

A U.S. government decision to halt the deportation of a Chinese activist has sparked renewed attention to a case that links human‑rights footage from...

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Political News World News

Thailand and Cambodia to Resume Border Ceasefire Talks Amid Ongoing Fighting

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia will resume border ceasefire talks later this week, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow announced Monday after an ASEAN...

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News Report Philanthropy Political News

Half of Americans Have Already Donated for 2025, AP-NORC Poll Reveals

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

A new AP‑NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey conducted in early December shows that about 50 % of U.S. adults have already made their...

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Political News World News

Denmark and Greenland Reject U.S. Envoy Appointment, Demand Respect for Sovereignty

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

On Monday, Denmark and Greenland leaders rebuffed a new U.S. diplomatic move that could alter the status of the Arctic island, demanding that...

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Feature Story Local News Obituaries

Betty Reid Soskin, 104, Dies After Century of Service

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Betty Reid Soskin, a 104‑year‑old trailblazer who spent a century in service, died peacefully at her Richmond home on the winter solstice, family...

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Government News Political News

DHS Offers $3,000 Stipend to U.S. Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Hook: The Department of Homeland Security has announced a new incentive for migrants living in the United States illegally, offering a $3,000 stipend...

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Culture News Local News

Austin’s 2nd Street District Unveils New Banners Celebrating City Limits Legends

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Downtown Austin’s 2nd Street District is alive with new banners that bring the city’s rich musical heritage to the streets. As shoppers wander the...

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Business News Local News

Austin Welcomes Parley: An Irish-Inspired Neighborhood Bar Opens December 19

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

The newest spot on Austin’s east side, Parley, opened its doors on December 19 at 1628 E Cesar Chavez Street. The bar, founded by Irish mixologists...

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Business News World News

Former Wall Street Journal Reporter Testifies Against Dow Jones Over Alleged Union-Related Dismissal

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal reporter and chairperson of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, took the witness stand Monday to accuse...

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Consumer News Holiday News Retail News

Christmas Eve Shopping Guide: When Major Retailers Open and Close

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

If you were planning to wait until the last minute to finish your Christmas shopping, you might find yourself driving through empty parking lots on...