NEWS
Flu arrives early, RSV, COVID spread fueling concerns for winter ‘tripledemic’
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The official start of winter may be a week away, but the flu season arrived early in North Texas adding to a growing slate of viral threats that could create chaos this winter.
Those threats include COVID-19 which is still causing illness and death across the nation; influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. These primarily respiratory viruses are sending more people to the hospital including a surge in pediatric patients with RSV.
Health authorities in Texas and across the nation believe the U.S. is facing a “tripledemic” this winter with these viruses.
Dr. Chance Dingler, Montague County health authority, encourages vaccinations and boosters, but he also recommends wearing a mask if you are going to be around large groups especially if you are in a high-risk group. And if you are sick or have symptoms, stay home.
Read the full story and learn about symptoms of all these viruses in your mid-week Bowie News.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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