NEWS

Bowie City Council sees fruits of one grant for emergency communication equipment

Published

3 years ago

02/11/2023

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Kirk Higgins, City of Bowie emergency management coordinator, told the city council this week it was “just like Christmas,” as he showed off a shiny new array of nearly $16,000 worth of portable communication equipment.
Portable antennas, power boxes, radios, extra-heavy duty extension cords, generators, propane tanks, fire extinguishers and more were unveiled to the council Tuesday night. This equipment was funded by a $15,950 grant from Homeland Security.
Higgins attested the radio equipment works because it was used in the recent wildfire along State Highway 59 along with the power banks. This equipment will be utilized in the portable communications center which is being renovated through the EOC.
The coordinator also introduced Whit Cross who will be the Texas Department of Emergency Management Montague County liaison officer. Cross will be housed in an office at the courthouse and work out of it serving this area during emergencies.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

Drug incinerator for the Bowie Police Department. (Photo by Barbara Green)

NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

13 hours ago

07/22/2026

bowienews

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.