NEWS

Nocona woman dies in one-vehicle crash

Published

7 years ago

08/02/2019

A 35-year-old Nocona woman was killed in a one vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 82 west of Nocona on Thursday.
The crash occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on Aug. 1 and involved a 2006 Pontiac SUV driven by Ashley Necole Sharp.
Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety report Sharp was eastbound on U.S. Highway 82 when her vehicle left the road after possibly over correction of steering near the western Belknap Creek Bridge. The SUV entered a ditch at a high speed and struck a tree head-on.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace David Allen at 1:05 p.m. Members of the Nocona Rural Fire Department responded to the scene.

NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

12 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.