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Posts by Julia N. Fairmont

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About Julia N. Fairmont

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.

Crowd celebrating with Jamaican flags and tribute display honoring Jimmy Cliff in a sunlit gym.
Posted inLocal News Music News World News

Jamaica Gathers to Celebrate Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025
On a Wednesday in Kingston, Jamaica, the nation gathered in a gymnasium to honor the life of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, who passed away last month at...
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Plaques display Biden
Posted inGovernment News Political News

Trump Adds Partisan Plaques to White House Walk of Fame, Naming Biden ‘Sleepy’ and Obama ‘Divisive’

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025
President Donald Trump has installed new plaques on the White House’s Presidential Walk of Fame, labeling Joe Biden as "Sleepy Joe" and describing...
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Nick Reiner standing at courthouse looking down with lawyer beside him and spotlight on his face in a courtroom scene
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Nick Reiner Charged with Murder of Parents; Defense Seeks Medical Clearance Before Court Appearance

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025
Nick Reiner, 32, has been formally charged with the murder of his parents, actor‑director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The case is unfolding in...
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Lottery ticket unfolding revealing Jackpot sign with coffee and newspaper nearby
Posted inConsumer News News Report

Powerball Draws $1.267 Billion Jackpot Numbers for Dec. 17 – Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025
The $1.267 billion Powerball jackpot has just been updated with new winning numbers for the Wednesday, Dec. 17 draw. Winning Numbers The winning...
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Two railroad workers looking down at a locomotive with a safety protest sign in foreground.
Posted inBusiness News Industry Update Transportation News

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Loses Key Union Support Amid Safety and Job Concerns

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025
The $85 billion proposal to merge the country’s two biggest railroads has just been struck by a major union coalition, raising fresh doubts over...
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Fani Willis delivers a speech at a Georgia Senate podium with stern wooden paneling and subtle voting imagery behind her
Posted inGovernment News Local News Political News

Fulton County DA Defends 2020 Election Indictment in Georgia Senate Hearing

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
In a highly charged Georgia Senate hearing, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis stood firm in defense of a 2020 election indictment that has...
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Woman sitting at kitchen table sipping coffee with a CPI graph on her phone and a faded American flag in the background
Posted inBusiness News Economic News Political News

Inflation Slows in November, But Shutdown-Distorted Data Raises Doubts

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
When the federal government finally released the Consumer Price Index for November, the headline was that inflation had cooled to 2.7% from a year...
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Script unfolding on dusty wooden table with yellowed pages and faded handwritten notes
Posted inArts & Culture Feature Story

Tennessee Williams’ Obscure 1930s Radio Play Debuts in The Strand Magazine

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
A little‑known Tennessee Williams radio play from the late 1930s has just appeared in The Strand Magazine, a periodical that has featured works by...
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David Flink standing with diverse students with autism and ADHD engaged in a collaborative learning session in a classroom
Posted inBusiness News Education News Philanthropy

Bezos and Wife Award $5 Million to Neurodiversity Alliance Founder

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
"Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos have just given $5 million to David Flink, the founder of the Neurodiversity Alliance, a nonprofit that...
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Jack Smith staring with intense gaze with dim red glow and blurred congressional hearing room in background
Posted inBreaking News Government News Political News

Jack Smith Set for Closed-Door Testimony as Trump Prepares a Nightly Address, While FCC Chair Faces Senate Scrutiny

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
Jack Smith’s Closed‑Door Testimony\n\nJack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel, is scheduled to give a closed‑door deposition to...
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