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 Political News

Rep. Dan Newhouse Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

On Wednesday, Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington announced he would not seek reelection next year, a move that surprised many in his district. The...

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Local News News Report

KXAN Joins Forces with Project Roadblock to Combat Holiday Drunk Driving

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Hook Every 42 minutes, a life ends on U.S. roads because of alcohol‑impaired driving. The latest data from 2023 shows more than 12,000 deaths tied...

Local News Political News

Evan Turnage Challenges Long-Time Incumbent Bennie Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd District Primary

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district, a 33‑year‑old antitrust lawyer named Evan Turnage has entered the primary race against long‑time...

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Astronomy Science News

Hubble Captures Rare Double Collision Around Fomalhaut, Solving Decades-Old Mystery

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Hubble Space Telescope’s latest images revealed the aftermath of two massive cosmic collisions around the nearby star Fomalhaut, a finding that could...

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Government News News Report Political News

House Democrats Release More Jeffrey Epstein Photos Ahead of DOJ Deadline

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In a move that has intensified scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein’s network, House Democrats released dozens more images Thursday from the estate of the...

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Baseball Local News Sports News

Mets Pitcher Holmes Saddened by Alonso, Díaz, Nimmo Departures but Trusts Front Office Moves

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Clay Holmes, the Mets’ 32‑year‑old right‑hander, said he felt a twinge of sadness as three key players left the club, but he remains confident in the...

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Business News Environmental News Political News

House Passes SPEED Act to Slash NEPA Delays, Sparks Bipartisan and Environmental Debate

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the SPEED Act Thursday, a sweeping effort to cut the five‑year wait times that have stalled major energy and...