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.

Police officer guarding open doors of Royal Blue Grocery with Texas Capitol at dusk

Crime News Local News

Austin Man Arrested After Armed Robbery at Downtown Grocery

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

A 31‑year‑old man was taken into custody on Tuesday after an armed robbery at Austin’s downtown Royal Blue Grocery. Incident The robbery occurred...

Zelenskyy and Nawrocki walking hand-in-hand through Warsaw

International Relations Political News World News

Zelenskyy Meets Nawrocki in Warsaw to Bolster Ukraine-Poland Ties and Address Historical and Security Issues

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Warsaw on Friday, meeting Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the Presidential Palace to reaffirm...

Christopher Day stands in courtroom spotlight with November calendar and lawyer defiance

Government News Legal News Political News

Army Lawyer Fired After Granting Asylum in 6 of 11 Cases

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

A U.S. Army Reserve lawyer who had been detailed as a federal immigration judge was fired just a month after starting the job, after he granted...

Erika Kirk announcing endorsement with confetti and Vance beside her

Breaking News News Report Political News

Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for President at Turning Point Conference

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

At the opening night of Turning Point USA’s annual conference, Erika Kirk, the widow of founder Charlie Kirk and the organization’s new leader,...

Brandon Lowe stepping out of darkness with a bat in hand and a Pirates jersey glowing in a dim stadium.

Baseball Breaking News Sports News

Pittsburgh Pirates Land All-Star Brandon Lowe in Three-Team Trade

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates have just made a bold move to strengthen a lineup that has struggled offensively for years. In a three‑team deal involving...

Steve Sarkisian seated at his desk reviewing a roster board with 65 names and a stadium silhouette in the background

College Football Sports News

Texas Cuts Roster to 65 Players as New Coaches Join for Citrus Bowl

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Texas has trimmed its scholarship roster from 85 to 65 players as transfers and NFL‑draft opt‑outs pile up, according to head coach Steve Sarkisian...

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Military News Policy News

U.S. Military Ends Live Animal Shooting for Medic Training, Keeps Other Animal Use

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

The U.S. military will stop shooting pigs and goats to train medics, a move that ends a long‑standing practice of live animal use in combat‑zone...

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Entertainment News Local News

Cowboy Christmas at Sign Bar: Austin’s Festive Maze and Seasonal Cocktails

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

If you’re looking for a holiday adventure that blends cowboy charm with seasonal sparkle, Sign Bar’s Cowboy Christmas has arrived in Austin. The...

Vintage RVs drive down a rural road with warm headlights illuminating trees and shelter animals peeking from wheels

Feature Story News Report

Operation Frodo 2025: 2,000-mile convoy moves 20 dogs from Midwest shelters to Oregon

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

In winter, timing can decide whether a shelter animal lives or dies. Roughly 500,000 animals do not make it out of U.S. shelters each year, a...

Confident man smiling and clasping hands with a sleek Apex RF device near his bedside and a green plant in a dimly lit bedroo

Feature Story Health News

Apex RF Offers a Drug-Free Path to Reclaim Confidence in Men’s Health

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Erectile dysfunction touches about one in five men worldwide, a statistic that has made headlines across the globe. Yet most conversations focus on...