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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.
Investors gather around a glowing screen with the S&P 500 graph on a bustling Wall Street trading floor at dawn
Posted inBusiness News Market News Tech News

U.S. Stocks Rebound on Strong Inflation Data and Micron’s Earnings Boost AI Sentiment

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
A week after a quiet trading session, the U.S. stock market jumped on Thursday as investors digested a surprisingly mild inflation report and a...
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Flames licking Chicago City Hall façade with smoke billowing and a burning newspaper on sidewalk.
Posted inCrime News Local News

Chicago Man Indicted for City Hall Arson, Linked to Train Attack

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
A Chicago man accused of setting a woman on fire on a train last month has been indicted on a separate arson charge involving the city’s City Hall...
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Union leader addressing players with megaphone and banners in a tense meeting room
Posted inBreaking News Business News Sports News

WNBA Players Grant Union Authority to Strike Amid Salary Negotiations

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
In a decisive move that could reshape the upcoming WNBA season, the league’s players have empowered their union’s executive council to call a strike...
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Parked car opens trunk revealing baby car seat with streetlamp glow and snowflakes falling over dim downtown Austin at night.
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Local News

Austin Residents Arrested After Leaving 11-Month-Old Baby in 36-Degree Car for Hours

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
In a startling turn of events, three Austin residents were arrested after leaving an 11‑month‑old baby alone in a car in 36‑degree weather for...
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Suit-clad figure standing before Uhland City Hall with faded Texas flag and weathered signage reflecting scandal.
Posted inBusiness News Government News Local News

Uhland City Council Suspends Mayor’s Financial Authority After Texas Rangers Arrest

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
In the early hours of Thursday, the Uhland City Council moved to suspend Mayor Lacee Duke’s financial authority after the Texas Rangers arrested her...
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Streetlamp casting warm glow on pavement with jewelry store in foreground during late afternoon.
Posted inBusiness News Local News Political News

Rocky Mount Residents Feel the Cost of Trump’s Visit

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
President Donald Trump will address the nation from the White House on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and the small town of Rocky Mount, North...
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Tyler Kolek raising trophy with confetti and fans in Knicks and Spurs jerseys
Posted inFeature Story Sports News

Knicks Face Spurs in NBA Cup Final as Tyler Kolek’s Car Story Adds Human Touch

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
The NBA Cup final in Las Vegas will see the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, a game that carries no impact on...
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Dim smokestack releasing thick plume over misty dawn with rusty abandoned water pump near
Posted inBusiness News Environmental News Local News

Darling Ingredients Faces New Enforcement Over Wastewater, Odor, and Record-Keeping Violations at Bastrop Plant

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
A Texas animal‑byproduct rendering plant is back under scrutiny after the state’s environmental regulator issued a fresh notice of enforcement,...
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Luka Doncic stands confidently at center court while LeBron James grins beside him confetti falls.
Posted inNBA Sports News

Luka Doncic’s 45-point Triple-Double Lights Up Lakers Win Over Jazz

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
In a night that had fans on the edge of their seats, Luka Doncic poured in 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a...
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Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa standing looking up with torn football at his feet against a blurred Miami skyline
Posted inAnalysis Sports News

Miami Dolphins Face a Tua Tagovailoa Dilemma Amid Contract and Cap Storm

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
Miami Dolphins are at a crossroads for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a season of uncertainty and a contract that could cost the franchise more...
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