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health4 hours ago•34 min saved

Rabid Fox Attack Sparks Rabies Alarm in Texas’ Hays County

A Texas woman, Linda Rogers, was attacked by a rabid fox near Wimberley, fracturing her arm; the fox tested positive for rabies, part of eight animals in Hays County this year to test positive, four of which were foxes. Health officials warn rabies is treatable if addressed quickly but almost always fatal once symptoms appear, and local authorities will host quarterly low-cost rabies vaccination clinics to curb transmission. Rogers has a fundraiser to help cover medical expenses.

via Yahoo|

#hays-county #health #linda-rogers

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Oak Grove Fire in Hays County: 400 Acres, 20% Contained Update"

The Oak Grove fire in Hays County, Texas, has grown to 400 acres and is currently 20% contained. At least 12 homes were evacuated, but residents have been allowed to return. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Critical fire weather conditions continue to pose challenges, and there is no firm timeline for full containment. Over 70 personnel are working to mitigate the fire, using heavy equipment, hand crews, and water drops from the Air National Guard. The majority of fires in Texas are caused by humans, with equipment use being a significant factor.

via Austin American-Statesman|

#containment #evacuation #hays-county

natural-disasters2 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Wildfires Ravage Texas Counties, Threatening Thousands of Acres

A wildfire, known as the Oak Grove fire, has broken out in Hays County, Texas, near San Marcos. The fire is estimated to be 70 acres in size and is currently 0% contained. The Hays County Wildland task force and air assets are responding to the fire, while the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has observed the smoke plume. Evacuations are underway, with the Promised Land Church serving as a temporary shelter.

via KXAN.com|

#emergency-services #evacuation #hays-county

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Sex Offender Arrested for Multiple Child Victims and Child Pornography

A registered sex offender in Hays County, Texas, has received additional charges after evidence of an additional victim was found. The 24-year-old man, Diego Alejandro Cortez, was arrested earlier this month for harboring a runaway child and child trafficking. The Hays County Sheriff's Office discovered pictures and videos depicting child pornography on Cortez's phone. A 13-year-old victim was identified, and she revealed multiple sexual encounters with Cortez, which was corroborated by his confession and evidence. Cortez is currently in jail facing charges including harboring a runaway, trafficking a child, possession of child pornography, and continuous sex abuse of a child under 14.

via KXAN.com|

#additional-victim #child-pornography #crime

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Wildfires in Texas: Containment Efforts and Harrowing Escapes

Multiple first responders are battling a 50-acre wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision near Buda, Texas, with 17 structures currently threatened. The Texas Wildland Task Force and Travis County Starflight have been called in for assistance, and FM 967 has been closed to allow emergency vehicles easier access. Four homes have been evacuated as a precaution, and more evacuations may be necessary. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

via KXAN.com|

#buda #evacuation #first-responders

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Firefighters Battle Brush Fires in Hays County and San Marcos Area"

A brush fire, known as the "Vineyard Fire," has spread to nearly 150 acres in Hays County, Texas. No homes are currently at risk, and evacuation of civilians is not planned. The fire is 65% contained, and emergency services will continue working throughout the night. Around 60 firefighters, along with multiple fire departments and STARFlight, are involved in the firefighting efforts.

via KXAN.com|

#brush-fire #emergency-services #firefighters

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Hays County Officer Indicted for Shooting Shackled Inmate in the Back.

A Hays County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer, Isaiah Garcia, has been indicted on felony deadly conduct charges for shooting and killing Joshua Leon Wright, a shackled inmate, in the back multiple times after a scuffle at Seton Hospital in Kyle on Dec. 12. Texas Rangers investigating the shooting presented their findings to the grand jury, including video of Garcia’s body-worn camera. Garcia is no longer employed with the sheriff’s office following the indictment. The Wright family is calling for video of the shooting to be released but Hays County officials said the video won’t be released until the investigation is finished.

via KSAT San Antonio|

#body-worn-camera #crime #deadly-conduct

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Hays County Officer Indicted for Inmate Shooting

A Hays County corrections officer, identified as Isaiah Garcia, has been indicted on a deadly conduct charge for the shooting of Joshua Wright, an inmate who was being held pre-trial at a Kyle hospital in December. Garcia shot Wright after he allegedly tried to escape and assaulted Garcia. The Texas Rangers conducted the investigation, and the results, including the body-worn camera video, were presented to the grand jury. Deadly conduct is charged as a third-degree felony offense, with a possible punishment of two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

via KXAN.com|

#corrections-officer #crime #deadly-shooting