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.

Inflatable Santa leaning over backyard with crumpled HOA notice and distant protest crowd under sunny Colorado sky

Community News Local News

Severance Family Keeps 28-Foot Santa After HOA Mistake

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

In Severance, Colorado, a 28‑foot inflatable Santa Claus made headlines when a letter from the homeowners association briefly placed the family on...

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Sports News World News

Senegal Begins Africa Cup of Nations with 3-0 Win Over Botswana

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

On Tuesday, Senegal opened its Africa Cup of Nations quest with a convincing 3‑0 triumph over Botswana, setting the tone for a title‑hungry...

Environmentalist standing with a fishing rod near Rio Grande where buoys float and microplastics swirl in the water.

Environmental News Local News Political News

Environmentalist Raises Alarm Over Texas Border Wall Impact on Rio Grande

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

In the heart of Texas, a local environmentalist is sounding the alarm about the ripple effects of a new border wall on the Rio Grande. Border Buoy...

Elderly woman wraps herself in a colorful scarf while holding socks with warm Christmas light in Gaza

Local News Religion News World News

Christmas in Gaza: Faith, Loss, and Hope Amid War

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

When Attallah Tarazi, 76, opened a small parcel containing socks and a scarf, the gesture seemed almost absurd against the backdrop of a Gaza that...

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Local News News Report Traffic Safety

Austin Records 93 Traffic Fatalities in 2025, Slightly Down From 103 in 2024

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

Austin’s roadways have claimed 93 lives in 2025, a small decline from the 103 fatalities recorded last year. The city’s traffic‑safety department has...

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Breaking News Crime News Legal News

Nick Reiner Charged With Murdering Parents Amid Schizophrenia and Medication Changes

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

Nick Reiner, the 32‑year‑old son of acclaimed director Rob Reiner, was charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, on...

NHL Sports News

Rangers Captain J.T. Miller Out With Upper-Body Injury, Olympic Chances Unaffected

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

On Sunday, the New York Rangers lost their captain, J.T. Miller, to an upper‑body injury that will keep him out for an indeterminate period. The...

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National News Weather News

Warm, Record-High Week Hits Texas as Christmas Nears; West Coast Battles Rain, Snow, Northeast Eyes White Christmas

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

Millions of Texans are preparing to travel this week, as Christmas is just days away and the weather is shaping up to be an extreme mix of heat,...

Candidates Gina and Andrew stand side by side at podium with Texas flags and cheering crowd in a hopeful election rally

Local News News Report Political News

Texas Democrats Target Gina Hinojosa in March Primary

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

In March, Texas Democrats will pick a candidate likely to face Gov. Greg Abbott in November’s election, while the GOP primary is expected to produce...

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Local News Political News World News

Thousands Gather at Bondi Beach to Remember 15 Victims of Hannukah Massacre

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

A week after the deadly Hannukah attack on Bondi Beach, more than 10,000 mourners gathered under tight police security on Sunday evening to honor the...