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.

College Basketball Sports News

Texas Longhorns Rattle South Dakota State 70-51 to Stay 14-0

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Texas, still unbeaten at 14‑0, rattled South Dakota State 70‑51 in Brookings, breaking a brief period of travel rust. Game Recap The Longhorns...

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College Basketball Sports News

Nickel’s Eight 3-Pointers Propel Vanderbilt to 98-67 Victory Over Wake Forest

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Tyler Nickel's explosive performance led Vanderbilt to a 98-67 victory over Wake Forest on Sunday, keeping the Commodores undefeated at 12-0. Nickel...

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Breaking News Political News

AmericaFest Sparks Heated Clashes Among Conservative Voices

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, a four‑day gathering in Phoenix, became a battlefield for conservative leaders, with Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson,...

Government News Political News

Justice Department Defends Partial Release of Epstein Files, Faces Demands for Full Disclosure

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

On Sunday, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s decision to release only a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by...

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Government News Health News Political News

Trump Administration to Revamp Childhood Vaccination Schedule, Aiming to Mirror Denmark’s Plan

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

The Trump administration is preparing to announce a significant revision to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule next year, proposing a reduction...

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Golf Sports News World News

Jayden Schaper Secures Mauritius Open Title in Playoff, Climbs World Ranking to No.63

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

South African golfer Jayden Schaper captured the Mauritius Open on Sunday after a dramatic playoff victory over American Ryan Gerard. Schaper...

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Local News Weather

Austin’s Weather Stays Mild Through Christmas Week, With Possible Cold Front Next Week

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Austin’s weather remains mild through Christmas week, with highs in the upper 70s and calm winds, according to the KXAN First Warning Weather team....

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Baseball Sports News Team News

White Sox Secure Powerhouse: Japanese Slugger Murakami Signs Two-Year Deal

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Chicago White Sox have just secured one of the most powerful batters in the world, signing 25‑year‑old Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a...

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College Football Michigan News Sports News

Michigan’s Interim Coach Biff Poggi Vows to Fix the Program and Seeks Permanent Role

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Biff Poggi stood at the microphone, the room quiet as he declared, “I want to fix this program.” The statement came after a season of turmoil, a...

President Trump stands beside a gleaming warship with angular superstructure hand raised next to Mar‑a‑Lago entrance greenery

Military News Political News

Trump Announces New ‘Battleship’ USS Defiant, Promising Speed, Size and Advanced Weapons

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

In a surprising announcement at his Mar‑a‑Lago resort, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a new, large warship he calls a "battleship" as part...