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Family wants more signs on FM 1626 after deadly crash in front of a popular venue
SUMMARY: Thomas Shears, 41, was hit by a car and killed while leaving a concert at Buck’s Backyard in Texas. His family believes better signage could have prevented the tragedy. Shears and his friends parked along FM 1626 as the venue’s lot was full, not realizing there was additional parking behind the venue. Buck’s Backyard expressed sadness over the incident and is working to improve safety on the road. Shears’ family has visited the site multiple times to honor him. Described as friendly and outgoing, Shears is remembered as a great guy who will be missed. His family continues to grieve his sudden death.
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Travis County Sheriff’s Office investigating overnight homicide in northwest Austin
SUMMARY: The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after finding a man with gunshot wounds in northwest Austin early Monday morning. Deputies responded to a check welfare call around 4 a.m. in the 13000 block of Amarillo Avenue, near West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive, and discovered the unresponsive man in the street. Despite CPR efforts by deputies and life-saving measures by Austin-Travis County EMS, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects are currently in custody. The sheriff’s office urges anyone with information to contact the TCSO Tip Line at 512-854-1444 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.
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Who owns Red Lobster restaurants? What’s next for the largest seafood restaurant chain in the world after filing for bankrutcy
SUMMARY: Red Lobster, the world’s largest seafood restaurant chain, filed for bankruptcy due to over $1 billion in debt and less than $30 million cash. Known for popularizing affordable seafood and its cheddar bay biscuits, Red Lobster has faced declining customer visits, mismanagement, and increased competition from fast-casual chains. Thai Union Group, its major shareholder since 2020, implemented cost reductions and strategic errors. Additionally, the chain has seen a 30% drop in customers since 2019. Red Lobster plans to sell to lenders for financing while closing more restaurants and maintaining operations under a $100 million financing agreement.
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These City of Austin departments spend the most on employee salaries
SUMMARY: The City of Austin allocates over $1.3 billion annually in base salaries, covering 15,164 full-time and 2,771 part-time employees. The highest expenditures are in the Police Department ($190 million), Austin Energy ($181 million), and the Fire Department ($130 million). The smallest budget is allocated to the Office of the City Clerk, which spends just under $2.2 million. Average salaries surpass $100,000 in the Information Security Office and the Law Department. The Parks and Recreation Department, the largest with 2,724 employees, spends over $111 million but has the lowest average salary at under $41,000.
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