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.

Rebel fighter walking away from Uvira town hall with forest backdrop and dim river glow at dusk

Political News World News

M23 Rebels Plan Withdrawal from Uvira Amid Escalating Conflict

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

M23 rebels announced on Tuesday that they would withdraw from Uvira, the strategic city in eastern Congo that they seized last week, even as fighting...

Zelenskyy looks at a U.S. proposal with Russian and Ukrainian flags behind.

Political News World News

Zelenskyy Hints U.S. Peace Plan Could Be Finalized Within Days

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

In a sharp turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that a U.S.‑backed proposal to end the war could be wrapped up in a...

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Business News Trade News World News

China Cuts EU Pork Tariff Ceiling from 62.4% to 19.8% After Anti-Dumping Probes

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

China’s Commerce Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will lower the tariff ceiling on pork imports from the European Union to 19.8% from the...

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Local News Weather

Austin’s 2,373 Freezing Days Reveal Cold Extremes and Rising Heat

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

Austin has recorded 2,373 freezing days since the 1890s, yet its coldest winter still rattles the records. Historical Freeze Trends Complete...

Joe Ely sits at a stage holding an acoustic guitar and a notebook spotlight illuminating his weathered face with neon lights

Music News News Report

Texas Singer-Songwriter Joe Ely, 78, Dies After Battle With Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s and Pneumonia

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joe Ely, the Texas‑born singer‑songwriter whose blend of honky‑tonk, rock and roadhouse blues earned him a devoted following...

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Entertainment News Lottery News

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.25 Billion as No Winner Matches Numbers

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has swelled to an estimated $1.25 billion after Monday night's draw failed to produce a winner. Jackpot...

Abandoned electric vehicle charging station standing with moss-covered metal poles and a protest sign reading Justice for EV

Business News Political News Tech News

States Sue Trump Administration Over $2B in EV Charging Funds

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

In a move that could reshape the U.S. electric‑vehicle landscape, sixteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a federal lawsuit against...

Shoppers stroll along holiday‑lit promenade with twinkling lights and colorful storefronts

Business News Consumer News Local News

Barton Creek Square Launches Simon+ Rewards Program for Holiday Shoppers

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

This holiday season, Barton Creek Square is rolling out a new rewards program that lets shoppers earn cash back, points and perks both in‑store and...

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Business News Local News

Austin’s Housing Market Sees Sharp Decline: Zillow and ABoR Report Falling Home Values

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

Austin’s housing market sees a sharp decline: Zillow reports a 6.6% drop in average home value to $490,209, the steepest month‑to‑month decline among...

Police officer standing guard beside a vaccination table with golden light and distant misty mountains.

Breaking News Health News World News

Suspected Militant Attack Kills Police Officer and Passerby While Polio Workers Are Protected in Pakistan

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

In the rugged district of Bajaur, a suspected militant attack on a police officer guarding polio workers has claimed two lives, leaving the community...