NEWS

Highway crash kills driver

Published

7 years ago

08/31/2019

Bowie Rural Volunteer Fire Department and Bowie Emergency Medical Service were called to this one-vehicle accident on U.S. 287 about 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 28. This 2001 Ford SUV driven by Tony Ray Clem, 66, Amarillo, crashed into concrete bridge column at the Farm-to-Market Road 174 overpass. Department of Public Safety officials said the driver for an unknown reason the driver left the roadway, entered the center median and struck a concrete bridge structure. The SUV was engulfed by fire. The driver was pronounced dead by a local justice of the peace. The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy of Bowie Rural VFD)

NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

13 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.