Thursday, May 27, 2021
The search for a missing Texas State student ended after a body believed to be his was found, according to Texas EquuSearch.
Harper Garlitos, 21, was last seen near the Target (700 Barnes Dr.) and Academy Sports + Outdoors (550 Barnes Dr.) on May 9, according to San Marcos Police Department detectives.
Garlitos’ mother, Ginger Sandlin, said in a Facebook post that Harper was found Tuesday.
“There are so many things we as a society need to get better, do better,” Sandlin said on Facebook. “Acceptance of those who are different, mental health awareness, seeing disabilities for what they truly are, continuing to honor those disabilities and differences as young people move into adulthood. Autism isn’t going away. Mental health isn’t going away. Outcast kids aren’t going away. Their pain and suffering isn’t going away until we do everything in our power to accept them and their differences and let them know they are OK.”
During its May 18 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court adopted two proclamations, declaring May as Elder Abuse Month and May 23-29, as Search and Rescue Week in Hays County.
Search and Rescue Week acknowledges the number of civilians that go missing due to criminal activity as well as seeks to provide closure to families of missing persons.
Jonathan McComb is the lone survivor of his family of four from the 2015Â Wimberly flood. After the flood and the loss of his family, McComb joined the Texas Search and Rescue organization, continuing his search for his family. According to McComb, this search was a large reason why he joined the organization and why he believes search and rescue groups are important.
Update: May 18, 2:22 p.m.Â
The friends and family of missing Texas State student Jason Landry are offering a $10,000 reward for his location and return. Landry has been missing since Dec. 13, 2020.Â
A valid claim for the reward will be accepted until Aug. 1, according to a post on the Missing Person - Jason Landry Facebook page.Â
Those with information on Landry s whereabouts can contact Abel Pena at 210-954-1476. An anonymous line is available at 726-777-1359.Â
For more information on the $10,000 reward visit the Missing Person - Jason Landry Facebook page.Â
Update: Feb. 26, 2:40 p.m.Â
Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) continued its search for Jason Landry at 8 a.m. on Feb. 26.Â