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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.
People cheering as fireworks explode with colorful lights illuminating a street celebration and wet pavement reflections
Posted inLocal News Safety News

Texas Opens Fireworks Sales Window, but Safety Concerns Rise

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Texas allows fireworks sales from Dec 20 to Jan 1. Business is up compared to last year and last summer. 20 incidents on Jan 1 2025,...
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Drew Mestemaker raising arms with confetti and the New Mexico Bowl logo behind him and a scoreboard reading 49-47
Posted inCollege Football Sports News

Drew Mestemaker Caps Record-Setting Season with 49-47 Bowl Win

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Drew Mestemaker leads North Texas to a 49-47 victory over San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl. He sets a new single-season passing...
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Streetlamp illuminates bloodstain on sidewalk with abandoned bouquet of flowers nearby
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Former Broadway Actress Imani Dia Smith Stabbed to Death in New Jersey

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance 26-year-old former Broadway actress Imani Dia Smith was stabbed to death in Edison, New Jersey, on Dec. 21. 35-year-old Jordan D....
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Law student determined at desk with books and papers and NCAA logo above and a newspaper clipping of Diego Pavia hangs nearby
Posted inLegal News Sports News

NCAA eligibility lawsuit gains traction as cites NBA draft pick returning to college, urging judge to allow football players to compete in 2026 and 2027

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Lawyers for Heisman Trophy runner‑up Diego Pavia and 26 other football players have turned a headline about an NBA draft pick returning to college...
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Pakistani army chief standing with UK diplomat and amid tense Bradford rally protesters holding banners.
Posted inGovernment News Political News World News

Pakistan Demands Investigation After Bradford Rally Video Threatens Army Chief

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
A viral clip from a Bradford rally in the United Kingdom has prompted Pakistan to summon the British deputy high commissioner for an urgent...
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Austin skyline displays 54 homicide hotspots on map overlay with police lights at dusk
Posted inCrime News Local News

Austin Reports 54 Homicides in 2025, Up from 72 in 2024

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Austin reports 54 homicides in 2025 as of December 22, a rise from 72 last year and a slight increase from 71 in 2022, though still below the 90...
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Red kangaroo stands proudly with holiday lights and Ladybug peeking.
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Cameron Park Zoo Welcomes Two New Red Kangaroos for the Holidays

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Waco, Texas – The Cameron Park Zoo has just added two new residents to its collection, delighting visitors in time for the holiday season. According...
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Graphite mine operates with modern machinery and golden dawn light beside trees.
Posted inBusiness News Industry Update Tech News

Titan Mining’s New York Graphite Project Signals U.S. Revival of Critical Mineral Production

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Titan Mining Corp has begun extracting graphite in upstate New York, marking the first commercial U.S. graphite mine in 70 years. A New Chapter...
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Zelenskyy sits at table leadership Trump lean forward with clasped hands while Russian drones blur in background of conflict
Posted inPolitical News World News

Ukraine Signals Trump Meeting as Talks Advance, While Russian Drone Attacks Continue

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Ukraine’s president says a meeting with President Trump is imminent as talks to end the war advance, while Russia’s drone attacks and Ukraine’s...
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Saudi soldiers standing at attention with desert sand and dawn mist in foreground
Posted inNews Report Political News World News

Saudi-led Coalition Threatens Immediate Action Against UAE-Backed Separatists in Yemen

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
The Saudi‑led coalition in Yemen issued a stern warning Saturday that it would respond instantly to any military moves by UAE‑backed separatists that...
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