NEWS

Commissioners approve road crossings despite citizens’ asking for a delay

Published

9 years ago

12/13/2017

By BARBARA GREEN
Despite a pair of citizens asking them to delay approval of a series of road crossings for a gas pipeline, the Montague County Commissioners Monday approved the crossings, which had been tabled from an Oct. 23 meeting.
TARGA NGL Pipeline has submitted applications for road crossings on the following roads: Durham, Thweatt, Admire, Odom, Talley, Thompson, Starkey, Catholic Cemetery, Jim Need, Mallard, Dry Valley, Posey Brewer, Huddleston, Lake Valley, McClain and Sunset School Roads, located in precincts one and four. The crossings would be road bores underneath the county roads.
At the October meeting, Stephen Kirkland, a resident on Faulkner Road, asked the court to delay action to allow the landowners time to talk with TARGA officials about the route and other concerns.
The court agreed to delay action 90 days. However, the item came back on the agenda 45 days into the 90 days.

County Judge Rick Lewis said while they had put in 90 days, TARGA has filled out its applications and paid the fees, which have been deposited; so it would be prudent to either accept or deny he added.
During public comments three people discussed the crossings.

Read the full story in the mid-week News.

David Spiller, attorney for TARGA, asked the crossings be immediately approved. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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.