COUNTY LIFE
Nocona General reports staff, supplies sufficient for now
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Officials at Nocona General Hospital said late this week things are “running fairly normal” for the emergency room and hospital, despite a slate of strict protocols and restrictions in place for staff, patients and visitors.
As the remaining hospital located in and serving Montague County, NGH operates the hospital, emergency room and a pair of rural health clinics located at the hospital, Bowie and Saint Jo, which is temporarily closed.
Lance Meekins, chief executive officer of NGH, said Thursday the clinic has tested five potential patients with no confirmed cases at this time.
The clinic has implemented protocols to deal with patients who may feel they have symptoms and may lead to testing for COVID-19. Anyone who feels they have symptoms should call the clinic and arrangements will be made to examine or test the person.
Friday nationwide the United States reportedly had the largest number of Coronavirus cases in the world at 85,707 confirmed cases and 1,268 deaths. Montague County saw its first confirmed case of a Nocona area resident who tested positive for the virus while in Wichita Falls.
On Wednesday County Health Officer Dr. Delbert McCaig confirmed the positive test. Due to federal law there is limited information that can be released about the patient.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
The cast and crew of “A Family Reunion to Die For,” has been busy rehearsing for their murder mystery dinner theater production on May 30 and May 31.
The reunion soon turns sour with murder at a western-style bed and breakfast in the tropics.
Purchase tickets online at https://www.bowieallianceforeducationandthearts.com/events-1.
Show times are 6:30 p.m. on May 30 and May 31 with an afternoon show at noon on May 31 all at the Freedom Life Church. There will be live and silent auction.
All proceeds benefit Montague County students for scholarships in the arts. Come support these thespians.
Top photo – Rehearsals have been underway this past week for the new murder mystery dinner theater of the Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts. (Photos by Barbara Green)
Speed limit changes are being put in place on FM 103 North of Nocona. The 60-mph zone is being pushed North of Grayson Street.
As part of the transition, the 45-mph speed limit will be extended just North of the Texas New Mexico Power Office. Drivers see 50 mph signs up to Grayson Street where it becomes a 60-mph zone.
Portable message boards were placed on FM 103 on May 27 to advise motorists of the upcoming changes. The new signs will be unveiled and be enforceable starting June 3.
Citizens and officials with the City of Nocona requested the changes. They were approved by the Texas Transportation Commission in April.
Drivers should be prepared to watch and observe these new speed limits signs in Nocona. Drive safely in Montague County.
Top photo – Bowie High’s class of 2025 arrives for the ceremonies. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
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