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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Williamson County Projects 1.6 Million Residents by 2050, Sparking Summit on Water and Public Safety

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

At the Austin Business Journal’s annual Williamson County Growth Summit, leaders unveiled a 1.6 million population forecast for 2050—more than double...

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Shoshone Rock Returns to Utah Mountains After Decade-Long Repatriation

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

A 2,500‑pound petroglyph stone, carved over a thousand years ago by the ancestors of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, has finally been...

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Food News Local News

British Baker’s Critique of Mexican Bread Sparks Nationwide Outrage and Apology

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

A British baker’s blunt remarks about Mexican bread ignited a social media firestorm that forced him to publicly apologize. In an interview for a...

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Suspect in Brown University and MIT Professor Killings Found Dead in New Hampshire

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

On Thursday night, authorities announced that the man suspected of the deadly shooting at Brown University and the killing of MIT professor Nuno...

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Texas Dominates Baylor with 89-54 Win, Capitalizing on 30 Turnovers

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Texas dominated Baylor with an 89‑54 victory on Sunday night at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, turning 30 turnovers into 42 points. The Longhorns, who...

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Ecuadorian Defender Mario Pineida Killed in Gun Attack Amid Rising Violence

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, Ecuadorian police confirmed that 33‑year‑old defender Mario Pineida was shot dead in an apparent attack that has...

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National News Political News Public Opinion

Americans Split Over Trump: Immigration Approval, Economy Disapproval, and More in New Emerson College Poll

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Nearly half of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration, while the same proportion disapprove of his approach to the...

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Astronomy Science News

Ursids Meteor Shower Peaks Sunday Night: A Quiet Sky Spectacle

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

The last major meteor shower of the year, the Ursids, will peak Sunday night into Monday morning, offering a quiet but still worth‑seeing...

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House Pushes ACA Subsidy Extension, Frustrating GOP Senators Amid Leadership Fallout

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

A Democratic plan to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years without reforms is poised to pass the House, sending shockwaves through...

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U.S. Government Admits Liability in 67-Death Airliner-Helicopter Collision

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

In a stark admission that reverberated through Washington’s corridors, the U.S. government acknowledged Wednesday that the actions of an air‑traffic...