COUNTY LIFE
Pandemic stress can impact families, individuals
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting unprecedented stress on people. Here is some information from the National Domestic Violence Hotline Report dated March 16-April 8 provided through Wise Hope Crisis Center.
On the social media site, Facebook, much has been said about the possibility of children being subjected to abuse due to being at home during this pandemic and its quarantine. The National Domestic Violence Hotline organization has put out recent numbers to bear out the truth of that thought:
Between March 1 and April 8, of all the calls the NDVH received, 2,697of those calls cited COVID19 as a factor in the current abuse and/or a barrier to accessing safety.
Staggering, isn’t it? Sad, frustrating, and, most possibly, a deep feeling of helplessness to the average person. However, the truth is, one person can help, is able to make a difference.
If you suspect someone is being hurt, reaching out for help is a much better decision than not reaching out.
If the situation seems potentially dangerous, CALL 911.
If the need is for information, support, and possible safe shelter, call 940-531-4003, 24 hours a day.
Those with questions or concerns about these issues can visit the Wise Hope Crisis Center office in Bowie at 1123 State Highway 59N.
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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