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Posts by Isaac Y. Thornwell

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About Isaac Y. Thornwell

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.

Young man lying motionless on mat with initiates in traditional regalia and dim courtyard at dusk.
Posted inHealth News Local News News Report

41 Initiates Die in South Africa’s Summer Circumcision, 41 Arrests

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 2, 2026
At a Glance 41 initiates died in South Africa's summer circumcision initiation. 21 deaths recorded in Eastern Cape province. 41 arrests linked to...
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Shoppers clutching bags with neon glow on wet pavement reflecting and clock tower striking midnight
Posted inConsumer News Local News

New Year’s Eve: Store Hours and Closures Revealed

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026
At a Glance Most major retailers open on New Year's Eve but close on New Year's Day Some keep regular hours on both days Many close early or have...
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Tatiana Schlossberg sitting in a botanical garden with soft filtered light and a rose near a vintage bench and eyes down
Posted inBreaking News Feature Story Health News

JFK Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg, Journalist, Dies at 35

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026
At a Glance Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, died after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was a granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and an...
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Dispatch operator smiling while talking to caller with headset and warm natural light flooding the calm center
Posted inGovernment News Local News

Williamson County Renews 911 Mental Health Dispatch Program

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026
At a Glance Williamson County renews 911 dispatch mental health diversion agreement. Partnership with Bluebonnet Trails embeds mental health...
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Jordan 12 sneakers resting on polished concrete floor with cracked vinyl tablecloth and blurred restaurant sign reflection.
Posted inCrime Local News

Austin Police Trace Burglaries to Black and Red Jordan Sneakers

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026
At a Glance Black and red Jordan 12 Retro Flu Game sneakers were the key evidence linking a string of Austin burglaries. 13 incidents from July to...
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US Secretary of State and Chinese Foreign Minister meeting across a map of Asia with markers and grid in Cold War
Posted inAnalysis Political News World News

Trump Era Forces US to Reassess China, Russia Threats

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026
At a Glance 2025 saw US and Israel bomb Iran's nuclear sites, pulling the US back into Middle East conflict. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza turned...
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Quarterback leaping with football amid packed stadium and golden lights and cheering fans
Posted inCollege Football Sports News

Top Four Seeds Gear Up to Prove Last Year’s Fluke Was a Fluke

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026
At a Glance Indiana finished 13-0 as the top seed. Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech each finished 12-1. Quarterfinals: Indiana vs. Alabama, Ohio...
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Magistrate judge sitting contemplatively with a flickering candle flame and dawn light over the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inLegal News Political News

Judge Delays Pipe Bomb Case Pretrial as Grand Jury Indictment Holds Up

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026
At a Glance The magistrate judge says a local grand jury secured a federal indictment for Brian Cole Jr., but has not yet accepted it. The...
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Fernando Mendoza steps toward Crimson Tide huddle with sunset light casting shadows across the Rose Bowl football field
Posted inBreaking News College Football Sports

Alabama Faces Unbeaten Indiana in Rose Bowl Upset Showdown

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 31, 2025
At a Glance Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl as underdogs against undefeated Indiana. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza leads the Hoosiers. The 2021...
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Sealy mattress rests on a minimalist bed with soothing pillows and warm lighting.
Posted inBusiness News Consumer News

Sealy Offers $200 Off Ease Power Base, $100 Off Posturepedic Spring

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 31, 2025
At a Glance Sealy, a mattress brand since 1881, offers modern memory foam and hybrid options. Get $200 off the Ease Power Base adjustable bed...
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