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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.

Coach Mike Brown standing with arms crossed beside a worn NBA schedule calendar with coffee stains and crumpled papers.
Posted inNBA News Sports News

Knicks Coach Mike Brown Calls for Post-Cup Schedule Reform After Exhausting Finals Run

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
After a dramatic 124‑113 victory over San Antonio in Las Vegas, the New York Knicks are already looking ahead to a grueling post‑Cup schedule that...
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Ukrainian and Russian lugers stand side by side at the World Cup starting line with flags on helmets in snowy background
Posted inSports News World News

Lake Placid Hosts Rare Ukrainian-Russian Luge Clash as Olympic Stakes Mount

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
Lake Placid's Mount Van Hoevenberg will see a rare clash as Ukrainian and Russian lugers start the World Cup men's race in back‑to‑back...
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Torrey Stafford spikes volleyball with Texas Longhorns jersey and muscles highlighted on blurred court
Posted inCollege Sports Sports News

Texas Volleyball Earns Three All-America Honors, Stafford Leads the Charge

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
Texas volleyball made headlines as three of its players earned All-America honors, with standout junior Torrey Stafford leading the charge. The...
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Crashed airplane wreckage displaying American flags with Greg Biffle
Posted inBreaking News Local News Sports News

Greg Biffle and Family Die in Plane Crash in Statesville

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
Tragedy struck the NASCAR world Thursday when an airplane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, claiming the lives of former driver Greg Biffle...
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Board members scrutinize a large ornate Washington D.C. map with polished table and gold awards during renaming decision
Posted inNews Report Political News

Trump’s Board Votes to Rename Kennedy Center, Sparking Legal and Political Firestorm

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
In a move that has set Washington abuzz, President Donald Trump’s handpicked board voted Thursday to rename the nation’s premier performing‑arts...
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Frazzled shopper checking out with stacks of receipts and bills and a crooked sale banner under fluorescent lights.
Posted inBusiness News Consumer News Tech News

Instacart to Refund $60 Million After FTC Settlement Over Alleged Deceptive Practices

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
Instacart has agreed to pay $60 million in customer refunds after a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that cited deceptive...
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Lifeboat drifts away from wreckage with survivors searching for loved ones near ominous navy ships on Pacific horizon
Posted inNews Report Political News World News

U.S. Military Strikes Drug-Smuggling Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing Five

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
On Thursday, the U.S. military announced it had carried out two additional strikes against vessels it identified as drug‑smuggling boats in the...
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Kennedy Center facade glowing at dusk with bold red banner reading Trump-Kennedy Center and Washington Monument in background
Posted inGovernment News News Report Political News

Kennedy Center Board Unanimously Renames Venue to Trump-Kennedy Center Amid Legal Backlash

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
On Thursday, the Kennedy Center board announced a unanimous vote to rename the iconic venue, sparking immediate controversy across the political...
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Kayakers paddling through a calm creek with wildflower hills and misty Palo Pinto Mountains in the background
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Texas Welcomes New State Park with New Year’s Day Preview

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
On New Year's Day, Texas residents will get a sneak peek of a park that will officially open sometime in 2026. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the...
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Weathered face peeks out from round glasses with warm window light and blurred cityscape behind
Posted inHuman Rights Political News World News

Nobel Laureate Ales Bialiatski Shares Harrowing Prison Experience After Release

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025
On Sunday, 14 December 2025, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, for his first interview after being freed from...
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