By Samantha Smith

Summer is officially here and with it comes dangers from heat exposure for people and pets.

Buda Animal Control officer Jennifer Hall and public information officer David Marino sent Buda residents a notice reminding them of the dangers of leaving animals unattended in hot vehicles.

According to an emailed response from Hall, it doesn’t take long for temperatures to soar past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in a car sitting in the sun.

“If it’s 80 degrees Fahrenheit outsid...