NEWS
Dingler to replace McCaig as county health authority
The Montague County Commissioners named Dr. Chance Dingler of Nocona the new Montague County Medical Health Authority and infectious disease officer during a 20-minute session on Tuesday
Commissioners removed Dr. Delbert McCaig, longtime authority as the Bowie physician after he was hospitalized with COVID-19 and unable to continue. County Judge Kevin Benton said this is a very busy time for county residents as they battle a surge in the virus and a full-time authority is vital to monitor the situation.
Dr. Dingler is a family medicine specialist with 25 years of experience in the medical field. He and his brother, Len, also a doctor are both associated with Nocona General Hospital and its medical clinic. The brothers also recently recovered from their own battle with the virus.
Dingler will serve out the term that runs through May 31, 2022.
Montague County continues to a rise in its active cases. The Dec. 8 COVID-19 state dashboard of statistics shows 93 active cases and 23 fatalities. There have been a total of 809 positive cases since the pandemic started.
Free COVID-19 testing continues in Montague County supported by the Texas Department of Emergency Management. It is offered, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at a site set set up in the Nocona General Hospital parking lot.
Results are projected for return between 48-96 hours. Symptoms are not required for testing.
Register and schedule at: gogettested.com. The caller will be asked for identification and answer some general health questions and about symptoms.
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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