Dave Bass said he used bear spray during the sudden encounter and made it back to safety with injuries to his wrist and back.
State officials first believed the animal had died, then returned to the neighborhood and euthanized it after it was found alive.
Police asked residents to stay alert, keep pets close and avoid approaching the animal.
A Kentucky couple says their new house came with dozens of rat snakes, costly repairs and a long cleanup effort.
A Mercer County couple says their dream home became a costly headache after repeated snake sightings inside and around the property.
Wildlife officials say the bear may have been surprised near a backyard while a woman walked her leashed dog.
Police and residents say the animal has shown unusual bold behavior around people and pets in the Mill Hill Road area.
Wildlife workers say summer heat and crawl spaces can draw snakes close to homes in North Texas.
Authorities said deputies shot and killed the cougar after the attack near El Dorado National Forest.
Navajo Nation officials say drought and scarce food may have pushed the bear closer to homes.