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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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...

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Political News World News

Guinea Holds First Presidential Election Since 2021 Coup

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Guinea heads to its presidential election on Sunday, with junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya expected to win amid a weakened opposition and...

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Business News Sports News

Nick Saban Joins Nashville Predators as Minority Owner, Brings Football Success Blueprint

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

In a move that has already stirred headlines across the sports world, former college football legend Nick Saban has joined the NHL’s Nashville...

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Local News World News

Mexican Navy Plane Crashes in Texas Fog, Killing Six; Investigation Highlights Low-Altitude Landing

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

A Mexican Navy Beech King Air 350i carrying a young burn patient and seven others crashed off the Texas coast in dense fog, killing at least six,...

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Event News Local News

Austin’s Lefty’s Brick Bar Returns with Rudolph’s Road House Holiday Pop-up, Offering Décor, Themed Cocktails, Nightly Events, and Reindeer Retreat Package

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Austin’s holiday scene gets a sparkling makeover as Lefty’s Brick Bar transforms into the festive Rudolph’s Road House pop‑up. What to Expect at...

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International News Political News Tech News

State Department Bans Five Europeans Over Alleged Censorship Efforts

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

The State Department announced Tuesday it would bar five European citizens from entering the United States because they allegedly led campaigns to...

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Festivus Returns Dec. 23: A Satirical Holiday That Keeps on Giving

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

On December 23, fans of Seinfeld once again mark a very different kind of celebration: Festivus. The fictional holiday has become a long-running pop...

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Government News Political News

Trump Administration to Begin Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default as early as next...

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Breaking News NFL Sports News

Josh Allen to Skip Tuesday Practice as Bills Coach Addresses Sore Foot Ahead of Sunday Showdown

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott confirmed that star quarterback Josh Allen will not practice Tuesday, citing a sore right foot that surfaced after...

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News Report Political News

Trump Immigration Story Pulled, But Still Airs on App, Sparking Debate Over CBS Independence

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

A segment critical of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown was abruptly removed from CBS’s “60 Minutes” but mistakenly aired on the...