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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Election News Political News

Texas Democrats Bet on Jasmine Crockett to Upset Senate Seat

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Texas Democrats are putting their hopes on Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a sophomore congresswoman, to flip the state's Senate seat—an ambition that could...

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Health News Local News Tech News

Austin ALS Patient Uses Neuralink Chip to Regain Control and Play Video Games

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

In a quiet suburb of Austin, a man with ALS just might have found a way to defy the disease. A Sudden Diagnosis In 2022, Jake Schneider noticed a...

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Business News Government News Local News

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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Cultural News Local News News Report

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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Breaking News Crime News Local News

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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Local News Sports News

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...