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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.

Healthcare worker administering vaccine with colorful vials and medical supplies against a dusk cityscape with misty skyscrap
Posted inBreaking News Health News

New “Super Flu” Variant Spurs U.S. Outbreaks and Urges Early Vaccination

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025
At a Glance A new influenza A H3N2 variant, dubbed "super flu," is causing severe outbreaks across the U.S. Highest case spikes hit New York,...
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Taiwanese fighter jet takes off from runway with swarm of Chinese military aircraft overhead and misty hills in background.
Posted inMilitary News Political News World News

China’s PLA Launches Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan, Escalating Tensions

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025
At a Glance China's PLA conducted a second day of large-scale drills around Taiwan, launching live-fire exercises under "Justice Mission 2025." Live...
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People raising arms high in celebration with fireworks over Austin skyline and confetti swirling
Posted inEvent News Local News

Central Texas Lights Up New Year with Plunges, Fireworks & Dance Parties

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025
At a Glance Central Texas brims with New Year's Eve fireworks, polar bear plunges, and family events from Austin to Wimberley. Austin's 2026 New...
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Fog rolling over snow‑covered lake shore with orange‑pink dusk sky and stormy clouds gathering overhead
Posted inScience News Weather News

NOAA Explains How Bomb Cyclones Drop 24 Mb in 24 Hours

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025
At a Glance Bomb cyclones drop at least 24 mb in 24 hrs They bring blizzards, heavy rain, and high winds Most common in Alaska, the Pacific...
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Vintage helicopters tangle in midair with twisted metal near a New Jersey roadside cafe sign
Posted inBreaking News Local News

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

Posted by 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...
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Austin split-screen shows sunny December day with people ice skating near the Capitol and heavy rain flooding the street
Posted inFeature Story Local News Weather News

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

Posted by 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...
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Vernon Chapman
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Studio 512 Celebrates 90th Birthday of Vernon Chapman

Posted by 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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Gas pump pumping fuel with orange sunset glow and faded
Posted inBusiness News Energy News Local News

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

Posted by 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...
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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.
Posted inFeature Story Sports

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

Posted by 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...
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Zelenskyy holding documents with Trump leaning forward near a map of Eastern Europe in a formal meeting room
Posted inNews Report Political News World News

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

Posted by 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...
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