NEWS

Commissioners to hear broadband survey report on Monday

Published

3 years ago

02/11/2023

Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 13 and hear a report on the recent broadband survey.
Pam Waggonner with Connected Nation will make a presentation on the survey results for the county that was conducted last fall. The data is part of the overall state survey on connectivity and where improvements are needed. Last month she gave a brief introduction and briefly touched on the data noting the future meeting.
Tax Assessor-Collector Kathy Phillips will ask to issue refunds for two overpayments on tax accounts.
Sheriff Marshall Thomas will discuss an interlocal agreement with Lubbock County to house inmates for $60 per day.
A public hearing will be scheduled to name a private road off Polk Hill Lane.
And the 2023 Texas Association of Counties Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Service renewal agreement will be examined.

NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

11 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.