NEWS

Bowie Councilors table action on Comcell lease for tower

Published

9 years ago

10/21/2017

By BARBARA GREEN
Members of the Bowie City Council tabled action on a lease agreement with Comcell, Inc. until revisions could be ironed out by their respective legal counsel.
The council met Tuesday night for a brief 25-minute session. Officials with Comcell told members they have a contractor ready to begin work on installing a new wireless internet tower that would serve the Silver Lakes Ranch area near Lake Amon G. Carter. The tower would be located on land owned by the city near the lake.
Carl Humpert said this new tower, along with a present tower on the other side of the lake should enable them to provide service to about 91 residences.

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NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

3 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.