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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Four GOP Moderates Sign Discharge Petition to Force Vote on ObamaCare Subsidy Extension

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Hook paragraph Discharge Petition Gives Jeffries a Vote Four GOP moderates signed a discharge petition Wednesday, giving House Minority Leader...

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Cash, Décor, and Midnight Traditions: What the Latest AP-NORC Poll Reveals

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

On December 4‑8, a nationwide poll of 1,146 adults was conducted by the Associated Press‑NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The study, drawn...

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Olympic Champion Lindsey Jacobellis Shifts from Board to Broadcast Booth for Turin Games

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Lindsey Jacobellis, the 40‑year‑old Olympic gold medalist, will trade her board for a microphone at the 2026 Winter Games in Turin. Stepping Off...

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Arraignment Postponed for Nick Reiner Charged with Murdering Parents

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Arraignment for Nick Reiner, charged with murdering parents Rob and Michele Reiner, postponed; new date Jan. 7, still held without...

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Senate Stalls HHS Rule-Making Reform After 50-50 Vote

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that would have forced the Department of Health and Human Services to reopen its rulemaking to public...

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Ally Medical ER’s Dr. Best Shares Winter Illness Prevention Tips for Central Texans

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

As winter’s chill settles in and more people spend time indoors, seasonal illnesses become more common. Dr. Best of Ally Medical ER explains that the...

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Williamson County Allocates $500,000 for 50-Year Water Study

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Williamson County is allocating $500,000 to a 2026 study that will secure supply for the next 50 years, examining surface water, groundwater, and...

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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Exits a $30 Million ICE Contract After Online Backlash

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation announced Wednesday night that it has walked away from a federal contract worth nearly $30 million, following a...

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Austin City Council and Firefighters Union Reach Four-Year Agreement, Retaining Four-Person Staffing

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

On Thursday, the Austin City Council approved a four‑year labor agreement with the Austin Firefighters Association, which had also voted...

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Rep. Kevin Kiley Urges Urgent Extension of Tax Credits Ahead of 2026 Cost Increase

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

In a recent Capitol Conversations interview, Rep. Kevin Kiley, a former educator from California, highlighted the urgent need to extend tax credits...