COUNTY LIFE
National Hamburger Day on Memorial Day
It’s no coincidence that National Hamburger Day falls on Memorial Day. This long weekend offers Americans a great opportunity to shop, grill out and be with friends and family. But how does each state like their burger? And where does each state prefer to go to get their grub on?
To celebrate this juicy holiday, our deal experts at Offers.com surveyed over 1,000 consumers across the nation about all things Hamburgers. Read on to see how your state stacks up:
- Texas followed nationwide trends, with a majority (24%) choosing Five Guys as their favorite burger joint. McDonalds (16%) and Burger King (15%) followed in second and third place. The Texas-based chain Whataburger came in at just 2%, according to Texas consumers.
- 49% of Texans said a classic burger is their favorite, while 14% prefer to order a double. Grass-fed burgers (12%) and turkey burgers (11%) are also popular options for Texas.
- What do Texans like to put on their burgers? Here are the top five toppings for your state:
- Cheese (60%)
- Bacon (46%)
- Tomatoes (52%)
- Lettuce (57%)
- Onion (46%)
- 14% of Texans admitted to eating burgers several times a week, while 34% chow down just once a week. 29% will only stop at their favorite burger joint once a month
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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