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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TikTok Finalizes U.S. Asset Sale to Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX, Setting Stage for 2026 Closure

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Hook paragraph Deal Structure TikTok announced Thursday that it will sell its U.S. assets to Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX. The transaction will...

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Dripping Springs Residents Oppose Proposed 5,000-Seat Concert Venue

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

A proposed 5,000‑seat concert venue in Dripping Springs is sparking a three‑year battle between developers and residents. The Proposed Venue The...

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Canada and U.S. Set to Launch Formal USMCA Review Discussions in January

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Canada and the United States are set to launch formal talks to review their free‑trade pact in mid‑January, a move confirmed by the office of...

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Business News Market News

November Home Sales Slip 1% From Year Ago as Prices Hit Record High

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

November's existing home sales slipped 1% from a year ago, even as the median price climbed to a record $409,200. The shift comes after a seasonally...

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EEOC Chair Calls White Men to Report Discrimination as Agency Shifts Focus on DEI Practices

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In a dramatic move that has sparked debate across the political spectrum, Andrea Lucas, chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,...

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Crime News Local News

Georgetown Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drugs Linked to 2022 Overdose Death

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

On Nov. 6, a 46‑year‑old Georgetown man was sentenced in Williamson County court for a crime tied to a 2022 overdose death. Sentencing...

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Rome Imposes €2 Fee on Tourists at Trevi Fountain to Ease Congestion

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Rome has announced a €2 fee for tourists who wish to stand close to the Trevi Fountain during daylight hours, a move that could bring in €6.5 million...

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Ailsa Craig: The Granite Island Powering Olympic Curling

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

If you’re looking to strike gold — silver or bronze, too — look to Ailsa Craig. The Granite Island Ailsa Craig sits 10 miles off the southwest...

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Immigration News Political News

Diversity Visa Program Paused After Brown University Shooting

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

When the identity of the Brown University and MIT shooter was revealed, officials traced his arrival to the U.S. via the diversity visa lottery—a...

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Government News Political News

Supreme Court Upholds Immigration Judges’ Rights Amid Trump Administration Firings

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In a decision that could reshape how federal employees challenge workplace restrictions, the Supreme Court on Friday sided with immigration judges,...