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Local law officers responsible for enforcing state orders
It appears law enforcement at the local levels will be responsible for enforcing the mandates of the Texas governor’s emergency orders including the 10-person mass gathering limits and the closing of dine-in restaurants all connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Thursday when the four new executive orders were issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, it was pointed out most of them fall under the Texas Health and Safety Code.
The directive, which goes into effect at midnight Friday, states citizens “shall avoid eating or drinking in bars, restaurants and food courts, or visiting gyms or massage parlors,” which hits home for many small town residents. The only exceptions for food service are drive-through, pick-up or delivery.
In Bowie many fast-food businesses had already closed their dining rooms, but continued drive-through. After this order was issued, Longhorn Cafe and Sweet Boys, both announced they would close for two weeks starting Friday.
City Manager Bert Cunningham said Friday it is his understanding the other restaurants are limiting their food service to carry-out or delivery only.
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The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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