COUNTY LIFE
Coronavirus has become ‘commonplace according to county health authority

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County Health Authority Dr. Chance Dingler said this week testing positive and dealing with Coronavirus has become “commonplace” and in recent months has resulted in few hospital admissions.
The Mayo Clinic database for COVID cases shows on average daily cases at three in Montague County and the total number of cases since the pandemic began in March 2020 is at 5,116. The Texas Department of Health Services no longer tallies daily cases, but for 2020-22 the county statistics are at 4,231 confirmed cases, 675 probable cases and 130 fatalities.
In Texas the new confirmed cases total 6,837 with 48 newly reported fatalities as of Aug. 3. John Hopkins COVID database shows about 64.26% of Texans are fully vaccinated.
Dingler said earlier in the year, February and March, there were five people in the hospital with COVID, and now they have one in the hospital with another illness, but he also tested positive for COVID.
“A lot have tested positive recently, but their symptoms have been pretty benign and no one has been sick enough to be in the local hospital. Nationwide the BA.5 omicron is the main variant now, and we have not really seen people get that sick with it, maybe they feel bad a day or two,” explained the Nocona doctor.
“No one cares any more, it’s become commonplace,” added Dingler.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
Memorial Day ceremonies planned Monday

The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
COUNTY LIFE
Five Montague County high schools graduate this weekend

Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
TNT plans its annual membership meeting

All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.
There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.
All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.
The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.
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