More Abilenians now receiving water but boiling is emphasized
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Water was expected to be restored throughout Abilene on Wednesday, with all three treatment plans operating, said Rodney Taylor, director of water utilities, at a news conference this morning.
However, residents should expect to boil water through the weekend, bringing it to a vigorous 2-minute boil, for any consumption-related use. This would include washing dishes. Ice generated by refrigerators should not be used.
Stabbing detailed
Funeral arrangements for Gisella “Gee” Milito, 25, have not been made at this time. A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $14,000 to date to assist her family with expenses and the care of her two surviving young children.
According to several eyewitness accounts included in an arrest report, Nikki Lynn Remedies, 47, was the primary aggressor in the Jan. 22 altercation that claimed the life of 25-year-old Gisella “Gee” Milito outside of a Steinhatchee restaurant.
However, in the same report, Remedies denied attacking Milito on the back deck of Crabbie Dad’s Bar & Grill, telling Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) investigators that Milito attacked her first and that she “blacked out” and could not remember what happened after she was allegedly initially hit.
Beware of COVID scam calls
Scammers posing as Department of Health officials are reportedly contacting people to obtain personal information in exchange for COVID-19 test results.
According to the Department of Health- Taylor (DOH-Taylor), the local office has recently received reports of phone scammers requesting credit or debit card information to release test results.
“Please know the health department would never ask for this type of information,” DOH-Taylor Public Information Officer Martine Young said.
The DOH recently transitioned to a new text notification method and application that allows people to view their test results.
“However, there is no charge to download the app or view results. A person will only be asked for certain identifiable information, such as date of birth, in order to view their results for health security purposes,” Young said.
City helps fund dispatch computer
City officials have agreed to dip into reserves to help fund one-third of a major computer system replacement and upgrade at the county-owned Taylor County Communications Center.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) operates the communications center to dispatch law enforcement, fire rescue and first responders to emergency calls.
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