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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Jamaica Gathers to Celebrate Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff

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...

Government News Political News

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

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

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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Consumer News News Report

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

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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Business News Industry Update Transportation News

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

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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Fulton County DA Defends 2020 Election Indictment in Georgia Senate Hearing

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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Business News Economic News Political News

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

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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Arts & Culture Feature Story

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

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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Business News Education News Philanthropy

Bezos and Wife Award $5 Million to Neurodiversity Alliance Founder

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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Breaking News Government News Political News

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

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...