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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.
Solar panels illuminate a futuristic data center with a glass road and indigo sky reflecting sustainability.
Posted inBusiness News Corporate News Tech News

Alphabet to Acquire Energy Specialist Intersect for $4.75 Billion to Secure Power for AI Data Centers

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, announced Monday it will acquire energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion as part of its effort to...
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Judge standing solemnly with abandoned handcuffs and crumbling courtyard walls in the background.
Posted inHuman Rights Political News World News

Ecuador Soldiers Sentenced to 34 Years for Abducting and Killing Four Children

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
In Quito, a court handed 34‑year prison sentences to 11 soldiers for the abduction, torture and murder of four children in 2023, a case that has...
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DeAndre Moore Jr., Texas Longhorns, stands alone on the football field at night with a worn ball near his feet and bleachers
Posted inLocal News Sports News

Texas Receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. Confirms He Will Stay in College but Transfer

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
DeAndre Moore Jr., the Texas Longhorns’ dynamic wide receiver, stunned fans on Monday when he announced that he will stay in college but transfer to...
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Donnie Van Zant singing with a spotlight and neon cityscape behind a sea of retro fans.
Posted inEntertainment News Feature Story Music News

38 Special Marks 50 Years with New Album and New Year’s Eve Countdown

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
On New Year's Eve, 38 Special will ring in 2026 as part of Nexstar’s Coast‑to‑Coast Countdown, reminding viewers why the band’s music has endured for...
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Volunteers huddling around a large interactive globe tracking Santa with festive lights and Christmas decorations
Posted inFeature Story News Report

NORAD’s 70-Year Santa Tracking Tradition Gets a Digital Upgrade

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
For the 70th year, NORAD’s Santa Tracking hotline is set to answer 380,000 calls from children and adults who want to know if Santa will arrive on...
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Rocket stands alone on launchpad with torn fairing revealing satellite debris and tangled wires around it
Posted inBusiness News Space News Tech News

Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails to Place Michibiki 5 Satellite, Delaying Navigation System

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
Japan’s new flagship rocket, the H3, failed to place the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite into orbit, marking a second setback for the vehicle and...
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Crumpled car hood lies against Pharmacy wall with bumper behind boards glows through gaps in dusty lot
Posted inHealth News Local News

Tarrytown Pharmacy Shelters After Weekend Crash, Still Serving Customers

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
A crash over the weekend forced Tarrytown Pharmacy in west Austin to board up portions of its exterior wall and window Monday morning, yet the...
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Lawmakers debating with open leather‑bound book showing handwritten notes and historical documents and faded portraits behind
Posted inGovernment News Local News Political News

Maryland Overrides Gov. Moore’s Veto, Creates Commission to Explore Reparations for Slavery

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
In a decisive move that could reshape Maryland’s approach to historical injustice, lawmakers on Tuesday overturned Gov. Wes Moore’s veto and...
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Young woman looking up at police officer with flashing cruiser lights and handcuffs on wet pavement
Posted inCrime News Local News

Nicholas Andrew Knudsen Arrested in Buda for Alleged Apartment Shooting

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
On December 12, a 29‑year‑old man was arrested in Buda. The San Marcos Police Department reported that he allegedly fired at an occupied apartment....
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Hero Kanu stands on a soccer field at sunset with a jersey number 23 gold light and Hook
Posted inFeature Story Sports News

From German Soccer to Texas Gridiron: Hero Kanu’s Unconventional Path

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
From a soccer pitch in Germany to a college football locker room in Texas, Hero Kanu’s journey defies the usual narrative of a football...
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