NEWS

Bowie City Council facing tight budget year

Published

1 year ago

07/10/2025

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie City Council members got their first look at the 2025-26 budget draft at their July 1 workshop and was scheduled for public preview on the July 8 council agenda. A public hearing also will be scheduled for the budget.
City Manager Bert Cunningham and Finance Director Pamela Woods went through the department proposals for expenditures and revenues.
The overall operational budget is proposed at $23,988,734 with $13,078,520 in the utility fund and $10,910,214 in the general fund. Projected total revenues are $23,993,088 with $13,078,520 in utility and $10,912,388.

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NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

8 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.