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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Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Arrested in Iran, Family Reports Severe Beatings

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was taken to a hospital emergency room twice after her arrest last...

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Trump Arrives at Dover Air Force Base for Dignified Transfer of Iowa Guardsmen Killed in Syria

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

President Donald Trump is traveling to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday for a dignified transfer of the two Iowa National Guard members...

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White House Ballroom Addition Clears Review, East Wing Demolition Planned

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

In a move that has drawn both applause and criticism, the National Park Service has cleared the way for a $300 million ballroom addition to the White...

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Sports News World News

FIFA Cuts World Cup Ticket Prices to $60 for Loyal Fans After Backlash

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

FIFA has cut the price of some World Cup tickets for the most loyal fans, offering seats at just $60 for the final instead of the previously demanded...

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Brigitte Macron Defends Clumsy Sexist Slur Used on Feminist Protesters

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

On December 16, 2025, France’s first lady Brigitte Macron appeared in a video interview that sparked a national debate. In the clip, she explained...

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Texas Launches New Database to Track Local Bond Spending and Tax Rates

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

Texas has just launched a new tool that lets voters see exactly how their tax dollars are spent on local projects. What the Database Offers The...

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Health News Political News

Bipartisan Senate Pushes for ACA Subsidy Extension as Deadline Looms

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

Roughly 20 senators met Monday night in a bid to keep the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies alive as the month‑end deadline looms. Roughly 20...

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Texas DPS Boosts Enforcement Dec 19-Jan 1 to Keep Holiday Roads Safe

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

Texas DPS ramps up enforcement from Dec’19 to Jan’1 to keep holiday traffic safe. The Texas Department of Public Safety announced a surge in traffic...

President Trump walking beside a service member’s family with lights and solemn families at Dover

Political News World News

Trump Meets Families of U.S. Soldiers Killed in Syria, Vows Retaliation

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

President Trump met with the families of U.S. service members who were killed in Syria last weekend and participated in a dignified transfer...

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USPS Opens Last-Mile Delivery to All Shippers in Bid for New Revenue

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

The U.S. Postal Service announced Wednesday that it will open its most expensive delivery segment—last‑mile—to shippers of all sizes, a move that...