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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)
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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NEWS3 years agoSuspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
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NEWS4 years ago2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
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NEWS3 years agoSO investigating possible murder/suicide
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NEWS4 years agoWreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
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NEWS3 years agoMurder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
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Show us something good9 years agoCountry music star children perform in Bowie
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100th Birthday4 years agoLooking back at the 1958 Centennial edition of The Bowie News
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NEWS3 years ago
Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death