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.

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Health News Local News

Williamson County Launches Volunteer Program to Support Suicide Survivors

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and...

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Government News Political News

Senator Murkowski Calls Justice Department’s Epstein File Release “Not Satisfied”

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski has called the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files “not satisfied” after seeing heavily redacted...

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Political News World News

U.S. Bans Five European Anti-Misinformation Leaders Amid Censorship Clash

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

On Tuesday, the United States announced visa bans on five European figures linked to campaigns against online misinformation and hate. The move,...

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Business News Housing Market Market News

U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rates Slip to 6.18% While 15-Year Rates Rise to 5.50%

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

U.S. mortgage rates slipped to 6.18% for the 30‑year loan, a modest drop that keeps them in a tight band that has persisted for two...

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Feature Story Local News

Central Texas Families Reclaim Lost Treasures After July Floods

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

For families in Central Texas, the holiday season feels especially hard because it is the first without loved ones lost in July 2025 floods. Yet a...

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Football News Sports News

United Manager Optimistic About Injuries Ahead of Boxing Day Clash

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Manchester United’s upcoming Boxing Day Premier League clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford is set to be a test of depth after injuries to key...

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Entertainment News Music History

How a Playful Naming Mix-Up Gave Us the Classic Holiday Tune “Silver Bells”

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

The familiar jingle of \"Silver Bells\" might have sounded a lot different if not for a humorous naming mishap during the 1951 film \"The Lemon Drop...