Reflecting back 2015 it was a year of extremes.

Mother Nature caused havoc with record rains that pulled Montague County of a multi-year drought, but at the same time they caused massive property and road damage.

There was a nasty political battle on the future of Bowie Memorial Hospital. Decided with a failed November vote, its closure, coupled with the downturn in the energy industry has hit the local economy hard. However, there were some positive projects in the cities.

Law enforcement dealt with several officer-related shootings including one that took the life of a deputy and a K-9 officer. Police also continue the search for a missing Nocona area teen.

This year in review will touch on the top news stories from 2015 that were featured in The Bowie News.

If you don’t agree with the ranking or feel something was left out please your comments on our Facebook page or at bowienewsonline.com.

The top five news stories were: Closing of Bowie Memorial Hospital, historic spring rains, officer-involved shootings, the disappearance of Caleb Diehl and the energy industry downturn and its impact on the economy.

Pictured, flooding in May at Lake Amon G. Carter Lake at Bowie. (Courtesy photo)