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Posts by Fiona Z. Merriweather

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About Fiona Z. Merriweather
Fiona Z. Merriweather is a Senior Reporter for News of Austin, covering housing, urban development, and the impacts of rapid growth. Known for investigative reporting on short-term rentals and displacement, she focuses on how Austin’s expansion reshapes neighborhoods and affordability.
Fish float on murky creek with old wooden sewage station partially submerged and storm clouds gathering.
Posted inEnvironmental News Local News

Austin Water Responds to Dec. 22 Wastewater Spill Killing Fish in Gilliland Creek

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
On December 22, 2025, a massive wastewater spill from a public lift station in Pflugerville unleashed nearly 200,000 gallons of untreated domestic...
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Taylor Swift holding a heart‑shaped balloon with golden‑lit light near American Heart Association and Feeding America logos
Posted inCharity News Health News

Taylor Swift Donates $1 Million to Heart and Hunger Causes Ahead of Christmas

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Taylor Swift has announced a $1 million donation to both the American Heart Association and Feeding America, a move that underscores her personal...
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Chris Richards being helped off the pitch with his foot wrapped in bandages and Crystal Palace players showing concern.
Posted inFootball News Sports News

Crystal Palace Defender Richards Injured in League Cup Clash with Arsenal

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
In a dramatic turn of events during the English League Cup quarterfinals, Crystal Palace’s 25‑year‑old defender Chris Richards was carted off on a...
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Jade Grant holding grocery list and phone with paused SNAP notification as her children watch gluten‑free foods on table
Posted inConsumer News News Report Political News

SNAP Freeze Forces $50 Cash Relief for Families in Federal Shutdown

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Jade Grant, a 32‑year‑old certified nursing assistant, felt the pinch as the year’s final months approached. "Everyone’s birthday is back-to-back,"...
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Terry Rozier Miami Heat guard reviewing legal papers with a judge
Posted inLegal News Sports News

Heat Guard Rozier Seeks to Dismiss Sports Betting Charges, Citing Supreme Court Ruling

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier’s lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss federal sports‑betting charges that have sidelined him from the court this...
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Cargo container opens revealing weapons with a Customs vehicle silhouette against the bridge casting long shadows.
Posted inGovernment News Local News News Report

U.S. Seizes Weapons at Del Rio Bridge; Alabama Father-Son Plead Guilty to Trafficking Hundreds of Guns

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
In a sweep that underscored the ongoing effort to curb illegal firearms trafficking, U.S. officials seized a cargo of weapons and ammunition at the...
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Posted inBaseball Sports News

Pirates Sign O’Hearn to $29M, Two-Year Deal to Revamp Offense

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates have just inked a $29 million, two‑year contract with All‑Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn, marking a bold step...
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Mike Tomlin Steelers coach standing beside suspended DK Metcalf with black jerseys gazes stadium lights glow in background.
Posted inLocal News NFL Sports News

Steelers coach Tomlin backs DK Metcalf amid two-game suspension after fan altercation

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Hook Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has publicly backed wide receiver DK Metcalf, even as the NFL has fined the two‑time Pro Bowler and...
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Clipboard showing papers spilling out on a cluttered desk with a faded flag and dollar bills nearby
Posted inGovernment News Health News

Medicaid Paid Over $207 Million to Deceased Enrollees, New Report Finds

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Medicaid paid more than $200 million in improper payments to people who had already died between 2021 and 2022, a new watchdog report says. A...
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Iranian delegate holds stone while U.S. representative holds papers with flags behind them in a dusk-lit UNSC hall.
Posted inPolitical News World News

Iran and U.S. Reaffirm Diplomacy at UN, but Nuclear Deal Gap Widens

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
At a tense U.N. Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Iran and the United States reiterated their commitment to diplomacy, yet the gulf between the...
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