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.

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....

Marjorie Taylor Greene stands with arms crossed with sunset glow behind table of bills in Congress.

Health News Political News

House Passes Greene-Backed Bill Criminalizing Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

In a rare move that split party lines, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would make it a federal crime for anyone to provide...

Mike Johnson stands behind podium with four lawmakers holding hands and a petition in House chamber

Congressional Affairs Health News Political News

Four Republicans Sign Petition to Force Vote on Health Subsidies, Defying Speaker Johnson

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

In a surprising move that could reshape the House’s health‑care agenda, four moderate Republicans signed a Democratic‑led petition that will compel a...

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Health News Political News

New York to Legalize Medically Assisted Suicide for Terminally Ill Residents

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

On Wednesday, New York announced it will become the latest state to legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill residents, following a...

President Trump speaking at podium in Oval Office with flags in walls and screen showing $1,776 bonus check military crowd

Economic News Political News

Trump Announces $1,776 Bonus for 1.45 Million Troops Amid Rising Inflation

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

In a White House address on Wednesday night, President Donald Trump announced a $1,776 bonus check for 1.45 million military service members, saying...

Kirk Koennecke speaking with warm light highlighting his face and students teachers in conference room focused on education

Education News Local News

Eanes ISD Names Kirk Koennecke as New Superintendent, Effective Jan. 1 2026

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

In a decisive move that will shape the future of education in Austin, the Eanes Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously elected...

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Environmental News Health News Local News

Delhi Officials Face Backlash as Residents Demand Action on Air Pollution

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

When Delhi’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav told Parliament that the capital has seen 200 days of good air quality, residents and experts were...

School building illuminated by natural light with a smiling statue of Jessie Daniel Ames and lush greenery at the entrance.

Education News Local News

Georgetown ISD Names New Elementary School After Local Suffragist Jessie Daniel Ames

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Georgetown ISD has named its twelfth elementary campus the Jessie Daniel Ames Elementary School, honoring a local women's suffrage and civil rights...