Julia N. Fairmont - News of Austin

Julia N. Fairmont is a Senior Correspondent for newsofaustin.com, covering urban development, housing policy, and Austin’s growth challenges. Known for investigative reporting on displacement, zoning, and transit, she translates complex city decisions into stories that show how policy shapes daily life for residents.

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Media Coverage Sports News

College Football Playoff Viewership Drops 7% as Network Split Splits Fans

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

The first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 9.9 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS and truTV, a 7% decline from the previous...

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Local News News Report Political News

Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Guard Near White House

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A 29‑year‑old Afghan national faces federal firearms charges after allegedly ambushing two National Guard troops near the White House on Nov. 26,...

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Papiri Children Freed After Month-Long Abduction in Christmas Reunion

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A Christmas reunion in Papiri, Nigeria, turned into a tear‑filled celebration as 130 schoolchildren and teachers were finally released after a month...

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Business News Local News

Real Ale Brewing Co. Launches Limited-Edition IPA to Support Texas Families

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

Real Ale Brewing Co. has teamed up with Feeding Texas to launch a special edition of its Axis IPA, turning a beloved beer into a vehicle for...

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Tech News World News

French Post Office Hit by DDoS Attack, Cybercrime Group Claims Responsibility Ahead of Christmas

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A major cyberattack that halted package deliveries at France’s national postal service just days before Christmas has been claimed by a pro‑Russian...

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Golf Sports News

Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, Japan’s Golf Icon, Dies at 78

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories made him the most successful Japanese player on the global stage, passed away on Wednesday in...

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Political News World News

Private Jet Crash Kills Libyan Military Delegation in Turkey

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A private jet carrying Libya’s top military commander and several officers crashed after taking off from Ankara’s Esenboga airport, killing all eight...

Breaking News Golf Sports News

Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf, First to Defect, Raising Questions About PGA Tour Return

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

Brooks Koepka, the five‑time major champion, has become the first player to leave LIV Golf, a move that could reshape the Saudi‑backed league and...

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Health News Local News

Meals on Wheels Central Texas Rely on Volunteers to Feed 3,000 Seniors Amid Funding Cuts

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

Thousands of seniors in Central Texas rely on Meals on Wheels daily, but this holiday season the organization faces a volunteer crunch amid funding...

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Crime News Local News

Austin Man Convicted of Murder in 2021 Gunfight; Sentenced to 30 Years

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

In a verdict that brings closure to a tragic downtown Austin shooting, 21‑year‑old Vicente Reveles was found guilty of murder and deadly conduct for...