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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.

Police pet therapy officer sits on couch with Australian Shepherd and Labrador dogs lounging and holiday lights nearby
Posted inFeature Story Health News Local News

Austin Police Department’s Pet Therapy Team Expands to 19 Dogs, Supporting Officers with PTSD

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025
Austin’s holiday season may bring cheer, but for some first responders it can also bring memories of past trauma. The Austin Police Department’s pet...
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Cars speeding through San Ysidro border lanes with Mexican and American flags and a warm sunrise glow
Posted inBusiness News Local News

Tijuana Sees 10-18% Faster Border Crossings at San Ysidro, City Plans Camera Upgrade

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025
Crossing times from Tijuana into San Diego through the San Ysidro Port of entry have dropped by 10 to 18 percent, a development that could reshape...
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Gas pumps light up with holiday wreaths and garlands near parked cars at sunset.
Posted inBusiness News Consumer News Economic News

December Gas Prices Hit Lowest Since 2020, but Inflation Still Rises

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025
The holiday season brings a silver lining for drivers as gasoline prices dip to their lowest level of the year. December Sets New Low for Pump...
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Hemp plants rest on a wooden crate with a red regulation banner overhead and broken gummies near the edge
Posted inBusiness News Political News

Hemp-Derived THC Drinks and Gummies May Vanish by Late 2025 as New Ban Takes Effect

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025
By late next year, a wave of hemp‑derived products such as THC‑infused drinks and gummies could disappear from retail shelves, officials say. The...
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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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