It’s Monday February 9th. 

It was 62 years ago today…on this date in 1964 - 73 million Americans were glued to their TVs to see this… The Beatles make their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.  

Also happy Birthday to Mr. Gary Dean Callaway. 

Early Sunday morning at 12:45 according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in with the report of several males fighting with shots fired in the parking lot of the Executive Inn Motel on 87 in Comfort.

As soon as this Deputy arrived, he was fired upon by a subject in the parking lot. The Deputy was able to return fire striking the lone gunman.

 Once the scene was secure, Kendall County EMS arrived to treat the wounded suspect who was then transported by helicopter to a San Antonio hospital in critical condition. Here’s Kendall County Sheriff Al Auxier.

Audio:  Sheriff Al Auxier

The Sheriff said our Deputy was not injured, and special thanks to Deputies from Kerr County, DPS Troopers, and the Kendall County EMS first responder teams.  God bless and protect all our officers and deputies.

Kendall County is applying for continued participation in the Peace Officer Mental Health Program, which offers counseling and mental health services for law enforcement. At last week’s Commissioner's Court meeting, officials began to take steps to renew the services for Fiscal Year 2027. Sheriff Al Auxlier mentioned the tragic floods last year as a point of importance in prioritizing healthy coping mechanisms and stability. He also said the program is conducted anonymously and outside the department, through agencies such as Hill Country Family Services. Although no one is forced to participate, it is important that first responders know the resources are there to help if they need. 

The County has purchased a three-quarter mile stretch of the Guadalupe River, which is destined to become the area’s first “Blue Trail” and a favored spot for water recreation. What’s a blue trail? It’s a designated waterway route for the public to use with canoes and kayaks-this trail will have two launch points that allow access to a two mile float downstream to the Kreutzburg Canyon Natural Area. The property used to house the Guadalupe River Resort, but most of the buildings and infrastructure will be destroyed in the renovation. Officials hope for a summer 2027 opening if approved in the upcoming budget season. 

The Commissioner's Court has authorized the Sheriff's Office to purchase and train a new drug dog. The new deputy will undergo a 3 week training course come spring.  The new K9’s arrival will give the county two patrol dogs in addition to its facilities dog and mental health dog.

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