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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.
A lone agent stands before a futuristic bank vault with Bitcoin logo and cryptic letter while holding a tablet showing alien
Posted inBusiness News Market News World News

Central Bank Warns of Market Chaos

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026
At a Glance A former Bank of England analyst wrote to Governor Andrew Bailey urging economic preparations for possible U.S. alien...
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David E. Kelley greeting fans at SXSW Film Festival with glowing screen behind him and crowd celebrating
Posted inEntertainment News Tech News

SXSW Unveils David E. Kelley’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles as TV Opener

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026
At a Glance David E. Kelley's Margo's Got Money Troubles will open SXSW's TV program on March 12-18. The Apple TV+ dramedy stars Elle Fanning,...
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Maya Angelou performing spoken word poetry onstage with golden candlelight and captivated audience seated in semicircle
Posted inBreaking News World News

MLK Day Poetry Showcase Defies Austin Exodus

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026
At a Glance The Vortex hosts its annual MLK Day open mic on January 19, centering Black voices in Six Square New partner every.Word Poetry joins...
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Middle-aged man sits with arms crossed at cluttered desk with tangled Christmas lights and coffee cups showing holiday stress
Posted inHealth News

Wife Exposes Husband’s Holiday Laziness

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026
At a Glance A woman hosted her in-laws for 13 days while her husband offered zero household help She cooked, cleaned, and shopped alone while he...
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LAPD officer stands in dark alley with flickering streetlight casting shadows and retreating figure in background
Posted inBreaking News World News

Vampire Cops Terrorize Communities in Night Patrol

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026
At a Glance LAPD's secret Night Patrol unit is revealed to be literal vampires feeding on a Black neighborhood. Officers Carr and Hawkins wrestle...
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Stefan Merrill Block writing at desk with book in hands and warm light from window behind
Posted inBusiness News Political News

Memoir Exposes Dark Side of Homeschooling

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026
Stefan Merrill Block's new memoir Homeschooled dissects the five years his mother kept him out of public school in Plano, Texas, revealing how...
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Texas player leaps into the air with the ball while confetti swirls over a packed arena and cheers erupt from the stands.
Posted inCollege Basketball Local News Sports News

Texas Holds Off Ole Miss Rally for 67-64 SEC Victory

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 5, 2026
At a Glance Texas wins 67-64 over Ole Miss in a tight SEC game Ole Miss rallied 24-12 in the final quarter Texas stays undefeated (17-0) Why it...
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Customers laughing while eating burgers on polished floor with neon sign and vintage photos on walls
Posted inBusiness News Local News

Dirty’s Celebrates 100 Years of Austin Dining

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 5, 2026
> At a Glance > - 100 years of service since 1926 > - Founded as Martin's KumBak at 2808 Guadalupe St > - Known for burgers, shakes, and a storied...
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Coach Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot reflecting with empty suitcases and scattered jerseys in Atlanta Falcons locker room.
Posted inBreaking News NFL Sports News

Falcons Dismiss Coach Morris, GM Fontenot After Two Losing Seasons

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 5, 2026
At a Glance Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot after two consecutive 8-9 seasons. Moves announced hours after a 19-17 win over...
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Crew member directing traffic with a parked sedan submerged in water on a flooded highway
Posted inLocal News Weather

California Floods: Mudslides, King Tides, and Ongoing Storms

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 5, 2026
At a Glance Crews cleared mud from major highways after storms and record high tides. Bay Area roads flooded up to 4 feet of water during King...
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