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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.
Dr. Kristi Lee stands confidently with arms crossed in front of Bastrop ISD school building at sunset
Posted inEducation News Local News

Bastrop ISD Names Dr. Kristi Lee Superintendent in Unanimous Vote

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
In a decisive move, the Bastrop Independent School District Board of Trustees elected Dr. Kristi Lee as its next superintendent, a unanimous decision...
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Suitcase opens revealing city street view with bedbug crawling from worn pillowcase and travel tags.
Posted inConsumer News Health News Travel News

Travelers Warned: Heavy Travel Seasons Fuel Bedbug Spread, Experts Advise Vigilance

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
Travelers in the holiday rush may be unaware that the very crowds that make vacations memorable also provide bedbugs with ample opportunities to...
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Young woman smiles while holding a potted plant symbolizing growth with wooden community center door and lush greenery behind
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Marbridge Foundation Highlights Resident Life and the Power of Giving

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
As the year winds down, the Marbridge Foundation invites the community to reflect on the power of giving. A Vibrant Campus for Residents with...
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Golden light spills onto Georgetown Palace Theatre façade at dusk with snow-covered streets and festive fairy lights
Posted inArts & Entertainment Feature Story Local News

Georgetown Palace Theatre Turns 100 With Disney’s Frozen, Swing, and The Mountaintop

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is about to celebrate a century of stage magic, and it’s kicking off 2026 with a lineup that includes Disney’s Frozen,...
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Silhouette of a senator standing on a Wyoming mountain ridge with a wooden walking stick and a crumpled American flag beneath
Posted inGovernment News Political News

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis Announces She Won’t Seek Re-Election, Opening Seat for New Republican Contest

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
In a move that will reshape Wyoming’s Senate representation, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R‑Wyo.) declared on Friday that she will not run for a second term....
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Stan Wawrinka stands on a wooden tennis court at sunset holding a vintage racket with the Swiss Alps glowing in the backgroun
Posted inSports News Tennis

Stan Wawrinka Announces 2026 as Final Year on Tour

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss maestro who has toppled the world’s best at every Grand Slam, has announced that 2026 will be his final year on the...
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Wall Street traders watching sharp tech stock graph with glowing screens and orange dusk lighting
Posted inBusiness News Market News Tech News

Stocks Rise on Friday as Tech Giants Lead Gains

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
Stocks climbed on Friday, marking the second straight day of gains that erased earlier weekly losses. Technology shares, especially those tied to...
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AI assistant refusing request with text stating I can
Posted inPolitical News World News

Five Palestinians, including a baby, killed in Gaza City after Israeli troops fired over ceasefire line

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
Five Palestinians, including a baby, were killed in Gaza City after Israeli troops fired over the ceasefire line on Friday, according to Shifa...
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Will Scharf stands beside leather-bound book with NCPC review notes and White House facade visible through window
Posted inGovernment News Political News

National Trust Relies on NCPC Chair, Calls for Review of Trump’s White House Ballroom Plan

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
In a move that could reshape the iconic White House, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has placed its confidence in the Trump‑appointed...
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