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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.
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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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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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