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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 ISD –
For – 477
Against – 1308
Forestburg ISD
Prop A – For 98, against 59
Prop A – For 86, against 72
All results preliminary until formally canvassed
The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.
Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)
Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.
Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.
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NEWS1 year ago2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
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NEWS6 months agoSuspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
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NEWS1 year agoSO investigating possible murder/suicide
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NEWS1 year agoWreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
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NEWS9 months agoMurder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
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NEWS1 year ago
Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
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NEWS1 year agoBowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight
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NEWS1 year ago
Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint