UPDATE: Granite Shoals officials announced that Elaine Banta has been found in Granite Shoals and that she is safe. More information is pending.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
GRANITE SHOALS — The search continues for a 68-year-old Granite Shoals woman suffering from dementia who wandered off her family’s property on Jan. 23.
Elaine Banta was reported last seen at 4:30 p.m. that day from a residence in the 2900 block of Valley East Lane in Granite Shoals.
“We have witnesses that correlated the timeline with her walking north on Valley East Lane towards Valley View,” Granite Shoals Police Sgt. Chris Decker said. “She had just recently been diagnosed with dementia.
“She has a history of hypertension and has not taken her medication,” he added.
On Jan. 22, Banta had returned from Georgetown Behavioral Hospital, where she received her most recent mental health diagnosis.
She is 5 feet 4 inches and weights 120-125 pounds with reddish-brown-gray hair and blue eyes.
She was wearing an “Indian jacket” colored with red, blue, and green, a blue shirt with a wolf and eagle on it, black pants, and gray shoes and carrying a black bag containing a pink wallet.
According to the report, the missing woman left her cell phone at the residence.
Authorities searched for several hours without success following the family’s initial missing persons report.
A statewide Silver Alert has also been issued. No foul play is suspected.
“If you see her, call 9-1-1,” Decker said. “If you have information that may be valuable (in locating her) then call the non-emergency number.”
The agency’s non-emergency number is (830) 598-4810.
News stories, staff photos, and other online content are copyrighted property of Victory Media. Reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher.
This Content Submission and License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Victory Media Marketing LLC (“Company,” “we,” or “us”) and you (“User,” “you,” or “Submitter”) upon your submission of content through our websites’ See it, Share It form.
Submitted Content “Submitted Content” means any news tips, text, descriptions, images, photographs, videos, audio files, recordings, or other materials you upload, submit, or provide to us via the news tips forms on DailyTrib.com, KBEYfm.com, 101highlandlakes.com, or any other websites owned or operated by Victory Media Marketing LLC.
License Grant By submitting any Submitted Content, you hereby grant to Company a worldwide, non- exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, and otherwise exploit the Submitted Content in any form or medium (now known or hereafter developed), including but not limited to:
Publishing on DailyTrib.com, KBEYfm.com, 101highlandlakes.com, other Company websites, apps, newsletters, and social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.).
Editing, formatting, or combining with other content for news, promotional, archival, or commercial purposes.
Allowing third parties (e.g., affiliates, syndication partners) to use it under the same terms. You retain ownership of the copyright in your Submitted Content, subject to the license granted above.
User Representations and Warranties You represent and warrant that:
You are at least 18 years old and have the full right and authority to grant the rights in this Agreement.
The Submitted Content is your original work or you have obtained all necessary permissions, consents, and releases (including from any individuals appearing in photos/videos or owners of any third-party materials).
The Submitted Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or defame any person.
It complies with all applicable laws and does not contain viruses, malware, or prohibited content.
You will not submit false, misleading, or confidential information.
No Compensation You understand and agree that you will receive no compensation for the submission or use of your Submitted Content.
Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your breach of this Agreement or any third-party claims related to your Submitted Content.
Moral Rights and Publicity You waive any moral rights or rights of attribution in the Submitted Content to the extent permitted by law. Company may use your name, username, or likeness in connection with the Submitted Content if applicable.
Termination and Removal Company may, in its sole discretion, edit, refuse to post, or remove any Submitted Content at any time without notice. This Agreement survives any termination.
Governing Law This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Burnet County, Texas.
Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements. Modifications must be in writing. By submitting content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
