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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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...

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Williamson County Welcomes America250 Exhibit Ahead of 250th Independence Anniversary

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

With the United States on the cusp of its 250th Independence anniversary, Williamson County is welcoming a traveling exhibit that brings the American...

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Government News News Report Transportation News

TSA Prepares for Record-Breaking Holiday Travel, Projects 44.3 Million Passengers

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

TSA Prepares for Record-Breaking Holiday Season TSA has issued a bold statement this Monday, announcing that it is fully staffed and prepared to...

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Local News Political News Tech News

Judge Blocks Texas App Store Accountability Act Over First Amendment Concerns

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

Federal Judge Robert Pitman has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Texas’s proposed "App Store Accountability Act", a law that would have...

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NWSL Introduces High-Impact Player Rule Amid Trinity Rodman Signing Dispute

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

The National Women’s Soccer League has rolled out a new rule that could let clubs sign top talent above the salary cap, sparking a sharp backlash...

Local News Sports News

Linebacker Damon Wilson Suits Georgia Over NIL Damages After Transfer Portal Exit

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

On Tuesday, a lawsuit was filed in Boone County, Missouri, by former Georgia linebacker Damon Wilson II. Wilson, who had entered the NCAA transfer...

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Community News Local News

Residents of Austin’s Georgian Acres Demand Stronger Police Action Amid Nightly Sex Work

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

Rising Concerns in Georgian Acres Nightly sex work in Austin’s Georgian Acres neighborhood has left residents feeling unsafe after dark. The quiet,...

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Humanitarian News Political News World News

Yemen’s Government and Houthi Rebels Agree to Release 2,900 Detainees in Largest Swap of 11-Year War

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

In a landmark development that could signal a turning point in Yemen’s protracted conflict, the internationally recognized Yemeni government and its...

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Government News Political News

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Chicago

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump cannot deploy the National Guard to Chicago, a blow to the president’s effort to send troops...