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Readers split on taking COVID-19 vaccine; speed, study top worries
This week the first vaccines for Coronavirus were administered in the United States.
In many venues it has been heralded as the beginning of the end of the worldwide pandemic, while others remain skeptical and more said they will never take a vaccine.
As with everything surrounding COVID-19 the vaccine has become politicized, following in the footsteps of masks and social distancing. We offered a Facebook question to our readers asking: Will you take a COVID-19 vaccine and what are your reasons for the answer?
There were more than 170 comments that covered the full spectrum of concerns. Many of the comments did not state whether or not they would take the vaccine. There was almost an even split with 49 no answers and 35 yes, and six considered to be neutral.
The primary negative reasons centered on concerns about the vaccines being developed too quickly, while others compared it to a flu vaccine that may or may not work. There also were some who were somewhat neutral stating they wanted to wait until there was more research done.
This story includes just a sampling of the comments. We appreciate those who took the time to discuss such an important issue.
Read the full feature of comments on the vaccine in your weekend Bowie News.
The board of directors of the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation will meet at 6 p.m. at Carter Lake Baptist Church 4759 FM 1125.
Agenda items include an engineer’s presentation and resolution workshop with Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Seeing your preliminary property values has the potential to make you cry, but coupled with rumors about homestead exemptions changed or eliminated has made the arrival even more dramatic.
Last week those preliminary property tax value notices began arriving in mailboxes across Montague County. Some 9,066 statements were sent out by the Montague County Tax Appraisal District along with 4,689 oil and gas notices by Pritchard and Abbott.
Overall county values went up 9% based on the preliminary values for 2025.
For many it was shock to open that envelope as values jumped in almost every taxing entity.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
After six years as superintendent of Bowie Independent School District and a total of 14 years in the district, Superintendent Blake Enlow announced his resignation on May 5, effective May 23.
In an email to district staff, Enlow said “Serving as your superintendent has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of my professional life…Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated successes and worked tirelessly to provide an excellent education for every student in our care.”
The superintendent continued the decision was not made lightly and stems from personal and professional considerations.
He anticipates the board will meet, possibly next week, to discuss a plan to begin a superintendent search.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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