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Looking back, 2015 was a year of extremes: News year in review
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)
Bowie emergency personnel have been working this one-vehicle semi-truck rollover on State Highway 59 in front of the precinct two barn. No details were available at this time. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on April 22 in the council chambers.
City Manager Bert Cunningham in his report will discuss the comprehensive planning grant and the substation transformer.
In old business there will be second readings for the water rate ordinance tabled from the last meeting, plus the new ordinances related to the operation of food trucks in the city.
In new business the council will discuss section 3 policy updates for the community development grant for Smythe Street sidewalks and hear a request from public works to use $9,763 out of the tap account to purchase 64 meters.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The City of Bowie received an unqualified audit for 2023-24 presented by its outside auditor during its April 8 meeting.
Valerie Halverson of the Mathis, West, Huffines Group, Wichita Falls, reviewed the extensive report on the city’s funds.
She noted it was a busy year dealing with several major capital projects along with tracking grant funds, but the city met all the general accounting standards.
Read the full story on the outside audit in the Thursday Bowie News.
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NEWS2 years ago2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
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NEWS1 year agoSuspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
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NEWS2 years agoSO investigating possible murder/suicide
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NEWS2 years agoWreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
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NEWS2 years agoMurder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
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NEWS2 years ago
Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
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NEWS2 years agoBowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight
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NEWS2 years ago
Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint