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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.
Gil Gerard standing in front of a futuristic neon cityscape with desert cactus silhouettes heroic
Posted inEntertainment News Obituaries

Actor Gil Gerard, Star of ‘Buck Rogers,’ Dies at 82

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
Actor Gil Gerard, the rugged hero who brought Buck Rogers to the 25th century, passed away Tuesday in hospice at the age of 82. A Life in the...
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Drones with flashing lights fly over city at dusk with U.S.-Mexico flag and officials.
Posted inPolitical News Security News World News

U.S., Mexico Boost Drone Intelligence Sharing to Counter Cartel Threats

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
A recent meeting in Mexico City saw the U.S. and Mexico agree to tighten intelligence sharing on the growing use of drones by drug cartels. The...
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Fire truck stands ready with flashing lights near a wildfire warning sign and a plume rising on a dry Texas road.
Posted inBreaking News Local News Weather News

Texas Activates Extra Firefighting Resources Ahead of Weekend Wildfire Surge

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
On Thursday, Texas officials deployed a surge of wildfire response assets as the state prepared for an anticipated rise in fire danger across the...
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Families laughing near the waterpark entrance with a tall Christmas tree and twinkling lights in a winter wonderland
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Kalahari Resorts Unveils All-Season Holiday Fun for Families in Round Rock

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
The holiday season is about to get a splash of excitement for families in Round Rock, as Kalahari Resorts & Conventions announces a lineup of festive...
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Driver turning left-turn at a clear intersection with a pedestrian crossing and safety data charts in background
Posted inGovernment News Local News Traffic Safety

Austin’s Pilot Left-Turn Safety Program Cuts Pedestrian Crashes by 46%

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
Austin’s latest traffic safety initiative is delivering measurable results for pedestrians across the city. The pilot program, focused on left‑turn...
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Mexican nationals walking toward a rain‑slick border crossing with a lone open deportation van nearby.
Posted inPolitical News World News

Mexican Nationals Deported from U.S. Exceed 145,000 Since Trump’s Second Inauguration, El Sol Reports

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
More than 145,000 Mexican nationals have been deported from the U.S. since President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, according to Mexico’s...
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El Marro slumped over his chair in dim prison cell with fluorescent light on seized documents and broken sombrero crown.
Posted inBusiness News Government News World News

U.S. Treasury Freezes Assets of Mexican Cartel and Leader Amid Fuel Theft Crackdown

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that it has frozen the assets of the Cartel Santa Rosa de Lima (CSRL) and its imprisoned leader, Jose...
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Figure standing under flickering streetlight with rain-soaked streets and shattered glass in a deserted Phoenix city
Posted inCrime News Local News

Arizona Jury Sentences Serial Killer to Death After 2017 Phoenix Killings

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
An Arizona jury on Thursday handed a death sentence to Cleophus Cooksey Jr., a 43‑year‑old aspiring musician, for a series of eight murders that...
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Ken Martin reviewing confidential documents with flickering bulb overhead in cramped conference room
Posted inNews Report Political News

DNC Chair Ken Martin Declines to Release 2024 Post-Election Review, Citing Focus on 2026

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
In a decision that surprised many observers, Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin announced Thursday that the party will not publish the...
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President Trump stands with American flag and $1,776 banner while soldiers salute.
Posted inGovernment News Political News

President Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Soldiers

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
President Trump Announces $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' for Soldiers In a televised address on Wednesday, President Donald Trump unveiled a one‑time...
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