NEWS
Mask exemption returns; county fatalities rise by 1
UPDATE- On Oct. 17, County Judge Kevin Benton reported the mask exemption is lifted after state and local health officials reported a large jump in positive cases. Please see related story.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Due to its ongoing low active COVID-19 case count, Montague County has once again qualified for a mask exemption.
Montague County Judge Kevin Benton said Thursday he has filed for the exemption and the county is again on the list of mask-exempt counties in Texas.
In a letter dated Oct. 14, Benton stated: “This does not mean you cannot wear a mask if you deem it judicious to do so. I am sure many of you continue to hear of or know individuals who have contracted COVID-19. Again, each of you should use your common sense when it comes to your health and the health of your family and friends.”
He continues even though the governor’s guidelines state the county qualifies to be mask exempt, “each business and school district still retains the authority to enforce the wearing of face coverings while in their facilities or on their property.”
As of Oct. 16 Montague County’s daily health report shows 241 total cases with 225 confirmed through testing and 16 probable. Active cases were at 27 with 25 confirmed and two probable. The fatalities also increased by one Wednesday as a 60-year-old Nocona woman reportedly died from the virus.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 11.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the court will discuss an interlocal agreement between precinct two and the Bowie Sports Association for the baseball complex.
Precinct three will ask for a line-time budget adjustment of $15,000 from operating expenses to part-time.
The court will open and consider accepting sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil, all on a 90-day contract.
The consent agenda of minutes, bills and reports also is slated.
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