River committee kept as council backs larger tubes on river
The council unanimously allowed five foot diameter river tubes and set a two tube per person limit on the Comal River. The proposed one tube per swimmer rule was rejected. The panel urged life jackets for young children and weak swimmers on the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers within city bounds. A motion to disband the River Activities Committee failed. the mayor suggested a post Labor Day pause.
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Caution urged as rain lowers brush fire risk countywide
County Fire Marshal Lin Manford says rain reduces danger of brush fires but residents should still burn with care. He notes three days of rain don’t end multi year drought and urges clear, attended piles and wind checks to prevent flare ups.
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Grand jurydeclines indict officer in teen shooting
Wharton County grand jury found police Sgt Don Falks justified in fatally shooting 17 year old Daniel Castillo Jr during a drug search Feb 13. Family calls investigation a cover up while DA Josh McCown cites evidence of a knife and defensive actions by Falks. Witnesses included Castillo’s sister and a Texas Ranger.
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