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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.

Nate Amor sings live on dim stage with golden light from a vintage guitar and Austin skyline reflected on wet pavement.
Posted inEntertainment News Music News

Nate Amor Brings ‘Walking in Memphis’ to Austin as Part of Holiday Tour

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
Nate Amor, the Denver‑based singer‑songwriter, is back in the spotlight this holiday season, re‑imagining Marc Cohn’s “Walking in Memphis” for a...
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Child pouring juice with Santa holding pancakes near Christmas tree during breakfast morning sunlight on table
Posted inEntertainment Local News

Austin’s Holiday Weekend Brims With The Nutcracker, Lights, Santa, Rock, and a Fundraising Workout

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
Christmas is almost here, and Austin’s family‑friendly weekend is packed with festive events. The Nutcracker Stays Tradition Ballet Austin’s...
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Art Deco skyscraper gleams above downtown Miami with American flags and Trump banners and city map pin marking transfer site.
Posted inBusiness News Local News Political News

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Miami College’s Transfer of Downtown Parcel to Trump Library Fund

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
In a decisive ruling that could shape Miami’s skyline, a Miami judge cleared the path for a future Trump library by dismissing a lawsuit that...
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Detainee stands by Everglades water with Alligator Alcatraz sign reflected in water and Spanish moss
Posted inGovernment News Legal News Local News

Judge Denies Injunction to Shut Down Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
A federal judge on Thursday denied a request to close the Everglades detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying the detainee who sought...
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Stack of money bags and envelopes overflowing with red X marks against a Minnesota map with federal funding logos.
Posted inBusiness News Local News Political News

Minnesota Fraud Scandal: Half of $18 B in Federal Funds Stolen, 82 Somali Americans Charged

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
A federal prosecutor announced Thursday that more than half of the roughly $18 billion in federal money that has supported 14 Minnesota‑run programs...
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Stylized Austin map displaying 52 red pins of homicides across neighborhoods with police lights glowing over dusk cityscape.
Posted inCrime News Local News

Austin Homicide Count Drops to 52 in 2025, Down from 72 in 2024

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
Austin’s homicide count has reached 52 for the year, a drop from 72 in 2024, according to the KXAN Data Hub. The city’s police department has been...
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Person refusing to help while a speech bubble says I can’t help with that and a desk is in the background.
Posted inHealth News Political News

HHS Unveils Funding Cuts to Block Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a set of rules that would cut federal funding for hospitals that provide...
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Eileen Higgins speaks at her Miami Dade College inauguration with a warm chandelier glow and the city skyline behind
Posted inLocal News Political News

Miami Elects First Female Mayor, Democrat Eileen Higgins, Ending 30 Years of Republican Rule

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
In a historic moment for the city of Miami, Democrat Eileen Higgins was sworn in as the first female mayor on Thursday. The ceremony took place at...
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Handcuffed figures standing back-to-back with a white envelope marked Property of SMPD on ground and a police cruiser
Posted inCrime News Local News

San Marcos Police Arrest Meth Distributor and Associate After Three-Month Joint Investigation

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
Arrests and Seizures San Marcos Police announced the arrest of a 48‑year‑old meth distributor and her associate following a months‑long, joint...
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Professionals meeting on a rooftop terrace of a TikTok‑branded skyscraper with laptops and maps under dusk light.
Posted inBusiness News Political News Tech News

TikTok Secures U.S. Joint Venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX to Safeguard Platform

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025
TikTok’s future in the United States has just been secured, as the company signed agreements with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new U.S....
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