NEWS
County COVID-19 fatalities moves to 4
Another fatality related to COVID-19 has been confirmed in Montague County bringing the total number of deaths to four since the pandemic began.
Dr. Delbert McCaig, Montague County health authority, said Friday’s report from the Department of Health and Human Service showed four fatalities with a 91-year-old man the fourth fatality confirmed in the daily report.
County deaths have included: A 68-year-old male from Bowie; 76-year-old male from Bowie; 72-year-old male from Sunset, plus the a 91-year-old male from Nocona.
McCaig said the number of positive cases continues to fluctuate each day and as of Friday there were a total of 144 confirmed cases, eight probable for 152 total. On Sept. 3 cases still in isolation were 22 confirmed and one probable.
Citizens are encouraged to continue their routines of wearing a mask in public places, social distancing and washing your hands thoroughly and regularly.
With the holiday weekend there are predictions more cases will arise during the next few weeks following holiday activities. McCaig encourages everyone to maintain their safety activities whether it be a small family barbecue or an outing at the lake.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci urges Americans to be extra vigilant over the holiday weekend amid concerns about a spike in COVID-19 cases.He warned carelessness about the virus could trigger a surge, similar to what happened after the Memorial Day holiday and the Fourth of July.
That means staying away from crowded picnics, backyards and beaches, which have become a primary virus spreader. The fear is Americans are tired of COVID-19 precautions and may risk an end-of-summer blowout. “You don’t want to be someone who’s propagating the outbreak,” Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a TV interview this week. “You want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 23.
The court will consider obligating $276,961.84 of American Rescue Plan funds to completing the new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the courthouse complex. Commissioners have been working on this project much of the year.
Montague County will apply to the Nortex Regional Planning Commission for a solid waste disposal grant to purchase a tire cutter for use by all four precincts.
Developers for Kingdom Estates Phase 2 subdivision will offer a plant for lots 6-10, 16.06 acres located in precinct two.
A cooperative agreement between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the county will be presented, along with a non-exclusive license and service agreement between Local Government Solutions and Justices of the Peace one and two.
Annual bonds for seven elected officials will be offered, along with the county attorney’s 2024 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture report.
Montague County has received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist individuals with the purchase and installation of a residential storm shelter.
The shelter must be FEMA-approved and individuals must install and pay for the shelter. After installation and passing an inspection, the individual could be eligible for 50% reimbursement of the cost of the storm shelter up to a maximum $3,000 reimbursement.
The initial program allows for financial assistance for the installation of up to 100 storm shelters. Visit the Montague County website at co.montague.tx.us and click on “Safe Room Program,” and under quick links to see the qualifications and requirements for participation in the program.
There is no deadline to apply, but only 100 applicants will be accepted
It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year
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