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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.

President Nicolás Maduro escorted by US military with Vice President Rodríguez standing beside him and chaotic Venezuelan cit
Posted inPolitical News World News

US military seizes Venezuelan President Maduro, prompting President Rodríguez to assume interim while Trump announces U.S. control. Constitutional crisis erupts.

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance US military seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez ordered to assume interim...
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President Trump stands behind Oval Office desk with screen showing heart and lungs image sticker banner reads Trump
Posted inHealth News Political News

Trump Clarifies Health After CT Scan, Claims 14 Years Younger Cardio

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance President Trump, 79, had a secondary physical at Walter Reed with cardiovascular and abdominal imaging. He said the scans were...
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People breathing with cedar trees and Austin street reflecting allergy worries
Posted inHealth News Local News

Cedar Pollen Hits Austin to Very High Levels This Weekend

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance Cedar pollen hit very high levels Saturday in Austin. Record heat Friday topped 88°F with 35-mph winds. A cold front overnight shifted...
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Person lies on the sidewalk with smoke and rubble scattered around and a Ukrainian flag waving above a shattered storefront
Posted inPolitical News World News

Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv, Killing One, Ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Talks

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance Russian ballistic missiles and drones hit Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding 27. Attack occurred a day before President Zelenskyy meets U.S....
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Jeffrey R. Holland stands at the podium with warm golden light behind him and subtle stained glass in the Mormon Tabernacle
Posted inNews Report Religion

LDS Church Leader Jeffrey R. Holland Dies at 85

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance Jeffrey R. Holland, 85, former BYU president and next-in-line LDS apostle, died in Salt Lake City. He succumbed to complications of...
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Camille Rast raising her arms on podium with hopeful glow blurred mountain silhouette in background
Posted inSports News World News

Camille Rast Wins World Cup, Honors Bar Fire Victims

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance Swiss skier Camille Rast wins World Cup giant slalom in Crans-Montana She dedicates victory to victims of a bar fire that killed 40...
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President Trump stands with clenched fist beside an American flag and a mirror reflecting Maduro being taken away
Posted inBreaking News Political News World News

Maduro Seized, Trump Says U.S. Will Run Venezuela, Sparks Protests and Travel Chaos

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance Nicolás Maduro was seized by U.S. forces and flown to New York. President Donald Trump said the United States will run Venezuela...
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Young woman reading a book under an umbrella on her porch with a soft overcast sky and misty glow on the suburban street
Posted inLocal News Weather

Austin Weather: Sunny Saturday, Cool Night, Warm Week Ahead

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance Saturday sunny with high temps in the 70s Tonight cools to the 30s and 40s, clear skies Tomorrow stays in the 70s with light south...
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Text warning about covert operation with legal notice and caution symbol
Posted inPolitical News World News

U.S. Seizes Venezuelan President Maduro in Night Raid

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a covert operation in Caracas. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would...
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Robby Ashford leaping with arms outstretched after touchdown with confetti falling and Wake Forest logo shining in dark blue
Posted inCollege Football Sports

Wake Forest Wins Duke’s Mayo Bowl 43-29, Ashford Earns MVP

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026
At a Glance Wake Forest tops Mississippi State 43-29 in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Robby Ashford throws 303 yards, 3 passing TDs, 50 rushing yards, 2...
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