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Jurors at odds, entering fourth day of deliberations in APD officer’s murder trial

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www.kxan.com – Grace Reader – 2023-11-14 11:07:23

SUMMARY: Travis County jury continues to deliberate in Officer Christopher Taylor's trial for murder in the 2020 shooting death of Michael Ramos. Judge issued “Allen charge” after jurors couldn't come to a unanimous decision. This would be the second mistrial in the case if no decision is reached. Prosecutors argue Ramos was driving away and nobody was in danger of being hit by his vehicle when Taylor shot and killed him. Defense argues Taylor's perception of the threat was reasonable. Multiple witnesses, evidence, and expert testimony presented. Deliberation continues.

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April 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?

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www.kxan.com – Cora Neas – 2024-07-03 17:10:32

SUMMARY: In April, Austin Public inspected nearly 500 locations, with 65 earning perfect health inspection scores. This may seem inflated due to the smaller pool of inspections for the month. For comparison, April 2023 saw 564 inspections with 9.9% receiving perfect scores. The current average monthly rate is 10.8%, approaching last year's rate of 11.4%. Noteworthy perfect scorers include local school cafeterias and several franchise restaurants such as Popeye's, Denny's, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, and McDonald's. The article emphasizes the accomplishment of these establishments in maintaining high health standards.

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Southwest Houston taco truck shooting leaves neighbors concerned

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abc13.com – Chaz Miller – 2024-07-03 16:20:44

SUMMARY: A shocking murder outside a busy taco truck in southwest Houston has unsettled the local community. A 31-year-old man was shot and killed at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday near Richmond and Dunvale, according to Houston Police. The suspect, described only as an unknown Black male, was seen in surveillance footage driving a white car before the shooting. The motive remains unknown, with residents expressing growing concerns about neighborhood safety. Crime reports from the past six months show one other homicide in January. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston or HPD's Homicide Division.

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DFW/North Texas Traffic IS Getting Heavier

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 16:19:54

SUMMARY: A recent study reveals that traffic congestion in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metro area has worsened, with drivers experiencing a 16% increase in congestion since 2022. Despite the surge, Dallas ranks 17th in the nation for worst traffic, with Austin ranking 21st. Houston fares worse, standing at 8th, while San Antonio enters the top 25. The study by Inrix, titled “Global Traffic Scorecard,” shows NYC as the top-ranking city for worst congestion, followed by Chicago, LA, Boston, and Miami. Overall, DFW's traffic is up 12% since 2019, indicating escalating congestion issues.

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