Isaac Y. Thornwell - News of Austin

Isaac Thornwell covers transportation and urban mobility for News of Austin, reporting on how infrastructure and planning decisions shape the city’s growth. A Texas A&M urban planning graduate, he’s known for translating complex transit data and policy into clear, impactful stories for Austin residents.

Vintage helicopters tangle in midair with twisted metal near a New Jersey roadside cafe sign

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New Jersey Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives, Sparks 30-Day NTSB Probe

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Two New Jersey pilots die after their Enstrom helicopters collide midair near Hammonton. The crash involved an Enstrom F-28A and an...

Austin split-screen shows sunny December day with people ice skating near the Capitol and heavy rain flooding the street

Feature Story Local News Weather News

Austin’s Record-Breaking Decembers: 90° Heat, 16.18″ Rain, 4° Cold

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - Record-breaking 16.18″ of rain in December 1913 > - Hottest single day: 90° on Dec. 25, 1955 > - Coldest single day: 4° on...

Feature Story Local News

Studio 512 Celebrates 90th Birthday of Vernon Chapman

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Studio 512 celebrates Vernon Chapman's 90th birthday. Pam Wood submitted the celebration and praised his selfless service. The studio...

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Business News Energy News Local News

Gas Prices Hit Four-Year Low, Texas Braces for 2026

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance The national average for regular gas is $2.83, the lowest in over four years. Austin averages $2.37 per gallon, the cheapest in the...

Tiger Woods standing on a golf course at sunset looking up with a leather golf bag at feet and a club leaning against a tree.

Feature Story Sports

Tiger Woods Turns 50: A Look Back at a Golf Legend’s Legacy

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Tiger Woods turns 50 on Tuesday. He has missed this season's tournaments because of a ruptured Achilles tendon and back surgery. His...

Zelenskyy holding documents with Trump leaning forward near a map of Eastern Europe in a formal meeting room

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US Offers 15-Year Security Guarantees to Ukraine Amid Trump-Putin Talks

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - US offers 15-year security guarantees to Ukraine; Zelensky wants 50 years. > - Trump hosted Zelensky at his Florida...

Lamp flickering on worn desk with open ballot box revealing voting ballots and Capitol outline in dusty window

Local News Political News

Iowa Republicans Near Senate Supermajority as West Des Moines Seat Goes to Vote

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance West Des Moines District 16 seat up for a special election Republicans need one more seat to regain a Senate supermajority Voter turnout...

Wind turbines spinning with city skyline and smog from a nearby LNG plant.

Business News Environment World News

South Korea’s Coal Exit vs. U.S. LNG Deal Sparks Climate Clash

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance South Korea pledges to retire most coal plants by 2040 and cut emissions 53-61% of 2018 levels by 2035. The country is negotiating a...

Brock Purdy raises football triumphantly with confetti and balloons on a nightlit stadium and scoreboard reading 42-38

Breaking News NFL Sports

49ers Edge Bears 42-38, Securing NFC West Title

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance 49ers win 42-38 over Bears, securing NFC West lead. Brock Purdy's late touchdown and final defensive stop seal the win. Bears lose...

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Eagles Edge Bills 13-12 in 2-Point Conversion Thriller

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Eagles edge Bills 13-12 in a 2-point conversion thriller. Final pass from Josh Allen falls short with 5 seconds left. Both teams finish...