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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.
Mikaela Shiffrin stands atop snowy slope with skis slightly askew and golden sunset glow watching slalom course below
Posted inOlympics Sports News

Mikaela Shiffrin Reigns in Slalom, Eyes Olympic Glory Amid Speed-Event Comeback

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 27, 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin is back in full force, racking up four consecutive World Cup slalom victories and steadily regaining her edge in the speed events...
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Karl-Anthony Towns holding Jordyn Woods
Posted inCelebrity News Sports News

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods confirm engagement with Instagram rooftop proposal photos

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 27, 2025
In a romantic Instagram post that read 'Marry Christmas,' Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods announced their engagement to...
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Lead singer belts out an anthem with stage lights and neon city reflections while the band plays around a vintage piano
Posted inEntertainment Event Coverage Music News

The Marshall Tucker Band Lights Up New Year’s Eve with Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 27, 2025
New Year’s Eve 2026 will see the legendary Southern rock trio The Marshall Tucker Band headline the Coast‑to‑Coast Countdown, promising decades‑long...
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Andy the service dog sits beside his owner with a bright red collar under sunlight and a faded Canine Companions logo.
Posted inFeature Story Health News Local News

Viral Short Film ‘Andy: A Dog’s Tale’ Marks Canine Companions’ 50th Anniversary

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
In a celebration of 50 years, Canine Companions has turned a viral animated short into a worldwide sensation, drawing nearly 17 million views to the...
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Mohammad Bakri sits alone in dim Israeli cinema hall with warm glow and worn leather book beside him and Palestinian flags
Posted inArts & Culture World News

Palestinian Filmmaker Mohammad Bakri Dies at 72, Remembered for Challenging Stereotypes

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Tel Aviv, Israel (AP) — Palestinian director and actor Mohammad Bakri, 72, has died, his family announced. Bakri sought to share the complexities of...
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Two officials stand back-to-back at a podium with a flag backdrop and a blurred cityscape.
Posted inGovernment News Political News

Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Two Key Officials: Noem and Patel

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
As President Trump’s first year back in office comes to a close, two officials—Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director...
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Moderate Republicans look concerned with the open health care bill on the table in Congress.
Posted inCongressional Report Health News Political News

House Advances GOP Health Care Bill as Moderates Defy Leadership with Discharge Petition

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
House pushes GOP health care bill Wednesday, even as a group of moderate Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend Affordable Care...
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Nasry Asfura standing center of Plaza Mayor with Honduran flags and banners protesters in background.
Posted inInternational News Political News World News

Nasry Asfura Declared Winner of Honduras Presidency Amid Weeks-Long Count

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Nasry Asfura, the Trump‑backed candidate, was declared the winner of Honduras’ presidential election after a protracted count that raised questions...
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Lone figure standing at riverbank watching turbulent water with stormy clouds and a wooden fence in background.
Posted inBusiness News Local News Weather

Ranchers Brace for Christmas Eve Storm in Tijuana River Valley After January Flood

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
A looming Christmas Eve storm has ranchers and residents of San Diego’s Tijuana River Valley scrambling to prepare for potential flooding, recalling...
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Volunteers hauling trash bags from cleared Austin campsite with bright blue sky and distant American flags.
Posted inGovernment News Local News

Austin Spends $838,753 on Three-Week Homeless Encampment Cleanup, Engages Over 1,200 People

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Austin spent $838,753 on a three‑week effort to clear homeless encampments, visiting 669 sites and engaging more than 1,200 people. Scope and...
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