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County Judge files exemption for mask mandate
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions.
As of 9 a.m. on July 3 Montague County had six active cases reported through the Department of Health and Human Services. With that number intact the county can file for an exemption on the mask requirement.
Montague County Judge Kevin Benton said he submitted the exemption form at 4 p.m. on Thursday. With Friday a holiday for July 4th, he anticipates it probably will not be processed until next week.
While the county could be exempt some citizens should remember the masks when they travel to other areas. Wichita County has implemented a mask requirement with 273 active cases. Cooke County has 19, while Wise has 11, Jack has seven and Clay has three.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
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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