COUNTY LIFE
2016 fades into 2017: What was the top news?
By DANI BLACKBURN
2016 was a year when Montague County citizens faced political drama and watched the economy plummet; but, they found optimism in new projects from the sale of Bowie Memorial Hospital to the restoration of the Nocona Boot Factory.
The Bowie News reflects on the top stories it covered in 2016. You may disagree with the selection, share your choices on our Facebook page.
Some of the topics we chose included the impact of the Bowie Hospital closure and the pending opening of the new Central Hospital of Bowie; weather events throughout the year; the economic downturn stemming from the oil field, and declining property values; optimistic signs that business continues to develop across the county; and much more.
Read the full slate in the weekend News. 
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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