NEWS
Reflecting on the 2018 news
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The 365 days of 2018 were filled with news stories as varied as our readers, so when we began reflecting on what were the top stories of the year it was hard to condense them down.
It was a year of endings as the City of Bowie bid farewell to Texas Main Street, after more than 20 years of participation and a 1927 historic building was demolished from the town skyline.
There were tragic endings as the Bowie area lost three teens and a child in separate accidents. Two young adults also were found dead from the toxic effects of methamphetamine.
There were exciting events as Second Monday Trade Days celebrated its 125th year of operation with a weekend party. Bowie also celebrated its state championship Bowie Jackrabbits who won the 3A basketball title with a parade.
Montague County was finally able to honor one of its fallen veterans from World War II as a sailor from Forestburg who died on the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor who finally came home.
Throughout the year communities enjoyed their annual festivals and events that continue to grow each year. We also saw the normal citizen outcry about their governing bodies that in instances went beyond the fray of human civility.
We selected stories that impacted the largest number of citizens. The stories are listed in random order and do not necessarily represent their priority. Stories continue on pages 2A and 5A. If you don’t agree with the selection of the top news items or if we left something out, please share your thoughts on our Facebook page.
Read the full list of top news stories in your mid-week News.
On Friday city officials reported the intersection at Rock and Pillar was closed due to a sinkhole in the street. This area has been experiencing major drainage problems for many years damaging culverts and the street asphalt and concrete, with a portion of the street collapsing earlier in the spring. Drivers should avoid this area.
The Nocona City Council approved a trio of Nocona Economic Development Corporation requests and considered infrastructure work questioned by a city council.
Councilors met on June 10. Two of the NEDC requests had already been presented with the timeclock for comment started. With that time limit over, the requests were finalized.
The Type A and B Boards will spend $19,225 at the Indian Oaks Golf Club for equipment, aerifying and top dressing the greens and batteries for rental carts. It also will expend $20,000 to the Nocona Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena Committee to build new concrete bleachers, railings, fence and platform.
The third NEDC request is a new one related to a Type B board loan of $200,000 to Amy and Chris Nunneley for a new apartment and office construction project.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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NEWS3 years ago2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
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NEWS2 years 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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NEWS3 years ago
Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint