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.
A crew from Scarborough Engineering was working on control termination wiring in the control room of the Bowie Substation last week. They were integrating additional equipment including the new transformer. Once everything is connected it will go through a testing phase. The transformer project has been stalled during the past year awaiting the arrival of various parts. (News photo by Barbara Green
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
After more than a year of turmoil and upheaval it appears the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation is back on its feet with a slate of new board members and plans to review by-laws and operations.
Last August all the board members resigned in the wake of a lawsuit by a resident who could not obtain water for a small housing development despite being in the district. The property owner also accused the board of not following open meetings or open records laws, or its own by-laws.
After the board resigned a receivership was requested from the court and was named in December 2025. The receiver or temporary manager was Nocona attorney Zach Renfro, who was directed by the court to seek out possible directors to rehabilitate the association and assure it meets the obligation of continuing to provide water to more than 300 members.
The corporation board conducted its first general membership meeting on March 27 where a state of the corporation was given and new directors
named. They are Kevin McShan, president; Josh Swint, vice president; Carla Swofford, secretary; Wesley Kelly, treasurer; Zach Gunter, Rob Hankins and Chase Thomas, all directors.
Read the full story in your Thursday Bowie News.
The Bowie City Council meeting scheduled for April 28 was canceled due to the lack of a quorum.
Councilors Boyd Hulstine, Stephanie Post and Brent Shaw were present along with Mayor Gaylynn Burris, Four council members are required. Laramie Truax, Laura Sproles and TJay McEwen were absent. The agenda items were expected to be placed on the next agenda of business for the council.
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