"Participating in drive by's during this financial pinch, there may not be any local businesses left when this recession ends and life resumes" says Torchy, Shuggie's cousin. "It's a shame to see a good business die like this, it sucks. Shuggie was a good person and I'll miss him... or her, we were never really sure."
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Shuggie's at South Austin Trailer Park Has Closed
Vaya Con Dios, VivaAerobus
Discount airliner VivaAerobus, which launched last year amidst a splashy ad campaign touting flights to Cancun for less than ten bucks, announced today that it is axing all flights to and from Austin at the end of the month and abandoning the city altogether.
Inappropriate Behavior [Extra Extra]
Low turnout for early voting so far. Firefighters talk about yesterday's apartment fire. DPS director resigns amid allegations of touching women in his office inappropriately and other unprofessional behavior. Bill up before state legislature would require sex offenders to register online. Hill Country Galleria files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. UT student may have swine flu. Do you know how much your school district superintendent makes?
Ritz, Wolf Camera Store Closings Include Austin
As part of its bankruptcy reorganization, national specialty camera retailer Ritz Camera is closing nearly over 300 of its stores, leaving just over half of its current outlets open.
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Some Local Companies Still Planning to Hire This Year [It's Not All Bad News]
Employment services company Manpower Inc.'s latest report, derived from data gathered from over 30,000 companies around the country, finds that 17% of local businesses are looking to add staff "in coming months," while 10% believe they'll be laying off additional workers from April through June. Most of the remainder of those polled believe they'll keep their existing headcounts.
Crime and Money [Extra Extra]
Making bomb jokes at the security checkpoint at ABIA is not a bright idea. 50-year-old woman charged with impersonating an officer to steal a stereo. Federal judge in Houston pleads guilty to obstruction of justice, retires from bench; now he doesn't have to face trial over sexual abuse accusations. Car accident this morning on E. 51st Street leaves one driver dead and another injured. Gov. Perry picky about which parts of the stimulus package he plans to accept. Spansion announces layoffs. Two State Reps propose changes for state schools.
Out of Business [Extra Extra]
You may be SOL if you had paid Image Tile for work yet to be done. Three men put out a truck fire in South Austin yesterday, saving the life of the passenger. Austin man steals $178,000 worth of NASCAR tickets and tries to sell them on Craigslist. Body found 26 years ago finally identified. Austin marathon will have many streets closed on Sunday. City Council postpones public hearing and vote on Wildflower Commons. How the recession will affect Texas social services programs.
Not Fair [News Bits]
Obama apologizes for not scrutinizing some of his Cabinet picks close enough. Immigrant raid program that was supposed to focus on criminals and terrorism suspects ended up going after those with no criminal record and no deportation orders, because they were easier to find. Government to set cap on executive pay for companies receiving bailout funds. JPMorgan Chase CEO says general criticism of executive pay is not fair. Google Earth now includes the oceans. Shocker: Nadya Suleman (the woman who just had octuplets) shopping around for a media deal. Eminem: The fall and rise of a superstar
Sarah Smile (at Perry) [Extra Extra]
This can only benefit KBH: Sarah Palin endorses Gov. Rick Perry for re-election. State lawmakers heart green/solar energy? More on last night's explosion in Hyde Park: high gas costs for the month before led the family to call in a plumber yesterday to check for a leak. APD looking for four men who attacked a couple near Fourth and Colorado on a late Saturday night in January. Austin man turns himself in for charges of making child pornography. How the recession is hurting local nonprofits. Butterfly tagged in Virginia has made its way to Austin.
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