NEWS

Trial concludes in 97th District Court

Published

11 years ago

07/29/2015

A 50-year-old Bowie man was found guilty of criminal solicitation of a minor during a trial in 97th District Court last week, with the jury giving the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Along with the prison term, Lee Randall Hughes will incur a $10,000 fine. Formal sentencing will take place on July 29.

District Attorney Paige Williams said she was happy with the outcome and “glad to see the community pulling together to stop someone like this.” Assistant District Attorneys Kevin Henry and Casey Polhemus tried the case. Read the full story in the mid-week News.

NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

8 hours ago

07/22/2026

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The staff of Brazos Electric Cooperative will host a public meeting to share information and receive feedback on a proposed 138kV transmission line project in Montague County.
This meeting will be from 4-6 p.m. on July 27 in the H.J. Justin Building, 100 Clay, Nocona.
For those unable to attend, online information will be available until Aug. 10 at brazoselectric-alcorn-cappscorner.com
This come-and-go public meeting will provide information and seek input on the rebuild and upgrade of a 14-mile transmission line. The propoosed 138kV double-circuit transmission line will connect the existing Alcorn Substation on Salmon Road with the existing Capps Corner Substation on Farm-to-Market Road 1956 and FM 677. The proposed right-of-way width for the new transmission line is 70 feet.
Attendees will be able to make comments, ask questions and share concerns with Brazos representatives and technical specialists from Oaklight Environmental Consulting.
Those with questions on the meeting may call 512-817-0733 or email brazoselectric-alcorn-bulcher@oaklight.com.