NEWS

3 area attorneys apply to fill retiring District Judge’s position

Published

3 years ago

04/05/2023

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The appointments division of the Texas Governor’s office reports there are three applicants seeking to fill the unexpired term of 97th District Judge Jack McGaughey when he retires effective May 31.
Responding to a public information request for the names, the coordinator said as of March 27 there were three applicants: Henrietta attorney Katie A. Woods, Boggeman, Bowie attorney Brandon Earp and former district attorney Paige Williams.
The Bowie News has been unable to obtain an application deadline date from that office, although Judge McGaughey previously said he thought it was April 15.
McGaughey’s successor will be chosen by Gov. Greg Abbott and that person will serve out the remainder of the term which runs through the end of 2024. Candidates would have to participate in the March 2024 party primary for a chance to run on the November ballot.

Read the full story in your mid-week Bowie News.

NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

50 minutes 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.