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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Consumer News Tech News

FCC Updates Interactive Map to Help Consumers Find the Fastest Internet

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

If you’ve been frustrated by slow pages or glitchy video calls, the FCC’s latest update to its interactive map might give you a clearer picture of...

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Government News Political News

Senate Dems Demand Full Release of Jeffrey Epstein Files, DOJ Responds With Partial Disclosure

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

Senate Democrats are demanding a full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, arguing that the Trump administration has violated a newly passed...

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College Football Feature Story Sports News

Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti Wins AP Coach of the Year Again as Hoosiers Finish 13-0

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

Indiana finished the season unbeaten, capturing a 13‑0 record, the Big Ten title, and a No. 1 spot in the AP poll, all while coach Curt Cignetti was...

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Government News Political News

Judge Leans to Deny Trump’s White House Ballroom Halt Request

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., is leaning toward denying the National Trust for Historic Preservation's request to temporarily halt President...

Police cars block southbound I‑35 at dusk with overturned vehicles and a stormy orange sky

Local News Traffic News

I-35 Crash Near RM 1431 Diverts Traffic, Highway Reopens Before 10:30 pm

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

A multi‑vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 near RM 1431 caused traffic diversions, but the highway reopened before 10:30 pm. Incident...

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Entertainment News Feature Story Local News

Christine Baranski Brings Dickens to Life in New Choral Project at Morgan Library

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

Christine Baranski, Emmy‑ and Tony‑winning actor, has turned the pages of Dickens’ classic into a choral spectacle at New York’s Morgan...

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Entertainment News Film News

Oscars Shortlists Spotlight Sinners, Wicked and KPop Demon Hunters

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its shortlists for the 98th Oscars, putting several high‑profile films in the spotlight for...

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Breaking News Local News

Seasonal Worker Removed After Video Shows Harassment at Austin Trail of Lights

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

A video that spread across social media showed a seasonal worker at Austin’s Trail of Lights harassing a hot‑dog vendor, prompting the foundation to...

Susie Wiles sits at a polished desk with a glowing lamp and a framed photo of President Trump hinting at policy controversy

Government News Political News

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Faces Fallout After 11 Vanity Fair Interviews

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

"Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, has found herself at the center of a storm after a series of 11 on‑record interviews with Vanity Fair,...

Two aircraft fly side by side with a JetBlue jet and a military tanker over Venezuela

News Report Political News World News

JetBlue Pilot Avoids Near Midair Collision with U.S. Air Force Tanker Near Venezuela

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

A JetBlue pilot narrowly avoided a midair collision with a U.S. Air Force tanker near Venezuela, raising questions about airspace safety amid...