Meadowlakes issues rabies alert

The City of Meadowlakes has issued a rabies alert as a public health notice.

A skunk that has tested positive for rabies was trapped recently by Meadowlakes Animal Control Officer Robbie Galaway. There was no known contact with the skunk, but it is unknown how long the skunk was located in the Meadowlakes Drive area from which the animal was captured.

"Should a resident find a wild animal acting out of the ordinary do not approach it," said Mayor Mary Ann Raesener. "Please call the Meadowlakes Animal Control, 877-816-8136.

"We encourage our residents to please be conscious when out doors and remember to always vaccinate your pets."

The city also provided the number of Texas Department of State Health Services Zoonosis Control Program 254- 778-6744.