NEWS
More vaccines to arrive; shot clinics planned
Montague County is finally receiving more than a token amount of COVID-19 vaccines and plans are underway for shot clinics to begin administering them to those who meet the high-risk criteria.
The Texas Department of Health Services announced in its week six allocation that Nocona General Hospital will receive 975 doses. Previously, NGH received a total of 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine which was slated for health care workers and those age 65 and over and over 18 with underlying health conditions.
After providing it to health care staff who wanted to receive it, plus other county first responders the hospital set up a shot clinic that filled up in no time to dispense the remainder.
According to the Department of Health Services COVID website, 200 doses were allocated to Montague County with 562 doses administered to residents, however, only 63 have been fully vaccinated.
Anticipating the arrival of 975 doses, the hospital has scheduled two days of vaccine clinics for Jan. 22 and Jan. 26 at The Carpenter Shop. According to hospital officials these vaccines will be available to Montague County residents who are age 65 years or older.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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