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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.

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

Severance Family Keeps 28-Foot Santa After HOA Mistake

Posted by 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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Senegal football players celebrating victory with teammates hugging and fans cheering in stadium.
Posted inSports News World News

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

Posted by 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...
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Environmentalist standing with a fishing rod near Rio Grande where buoys float and microplastics swirl in the water.
Posted inEnvironmental News Local News Political News

Environmentalist Raises Alarm Over Texas Border Wall Impact on Rio Grande

Posted by 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...
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Elderly woman wraps herself in a colorful scarf while holding socks with warm Christmas light in Gaza
Posted inLocal News Religion News World News

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

Posted by 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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Lone figure standing near median handrail looking at phone in night with red light reflecting off wet pavement traffic lights
Posted inLocal News News Report Traffic Safety

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

Posted by 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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Nick Reiner stands back with hunched shoulders and bowed head in a dimly lit luxurious bedroom with golden shadows
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Legal News

Nick Reiner Charged With Murdering Parents Amid Schizophrenia and Medication Changes

Posted by 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...
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J.T. Miller
Posted inNHL Sports News

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

Posted by 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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Lone suitcase with festive ribbon sits on worn bench with stormy sky and orange sunset glow
Posted inNational News Weather News

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

Posted by 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,...
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Candidates Gina and Andrew stand side by side at podium with Texas flags and cheering crowd in a hopeful election rally
Posted inLocal News News Report Political News

Texas Democrats Target Gina Hinojosa in March Primary

Posted by 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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Mourners holding candles and flowers at Bondi Beach with sunset light and the Sydney Opera House in the distance
Posted inLocal News Political News World News

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

Posted by 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...
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