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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Government News Local News

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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Government News Political News

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...

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NBA News Sports News

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

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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Sports News World News

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

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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College Sports Sports News

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

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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Greg Biffle and Family Die in Plane Crash in Statesville

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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News Report Political News

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

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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Business News Consumer News Tech News

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

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...