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.

Person speaking into wireless mic at desk with Handy speech-to-text interface on screen and tablet nearby

Consumer News Tech News

Handy Turns Your Voice Into Text With Free AI Models

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Handy is a free, open-source speech-to-text app that turns voice into text. > - It uses Nvidia's Parakeet and OpenAI's Whisper...

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Security News Tech News

Apple & Google Patch Spyware Exploits After High-Profile Attacks

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance Hundreds of iPhone and Android users received a spyware threat notification in December. Apple and Google patched the same exploits that...

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Consumer News Tech News

Phones Now Let You Manage Files Like a Desktop

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - File systems on Android and iOS now give easy local access. > - Built-in Files apps let you browse, sort, and clean storage. > -...

Local News Science News

New World Screwworm Detected in Tamaulipas, Texas Warns of Threat

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance First New World screwworm case reported in Tamaulipas, 197 miles south of Texas border. Texas Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller warns of...

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Political News World News

Trump Claims US Airstrikes Hit Nigerian IS Forces Targeting Christians

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance US claims powerful strike on Nigerian IS forces targeting Christians Trump says strikes were approved by Abuja and coordinated with...

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Local News Political News

New York’s First Muslim Mayor Sworn in Amid Historic Subway Ceremony

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance New York's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is sworn in at a historic subway station and City Hall. The ceremonies include a midnight...

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College Football Sports News

Ken Seals’ First Start Leads TCU to Alamo Bowl Win Over USC

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance Ken Seals makes his first start for TCU in the Alamo Bowl. TCU defeats USC 30-27 in overtime. Seals throws 258 yards, 29 completions,...

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Government News Security News Tech News

CISA Loses 1,000 Staff, Trump Cuts Threaten Cybersecurity

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance CISA lost about 1,000 staff, over a third of its workforce. The agency now faces a 40% vacancy rate in key mission areas. Officials warn...

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Analysis Political News

Democrats Gain Momentum in 2025, Economy Woes Threaten GOP

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Democrats gained momentum with wins in Virginia, New Jersey, NYC mayor, Georgia PSC, Miami mayor, and California redistricting. > -...

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Government News Local News Political News

Texas AG Paxton Cannot Enforce New Prosecutor-Data Rule, Court Says

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Texas AG Ken Paxton barred from enforcing Chapter 56, a rule that would force 13 large counties to hand over prosecutorial data. >...