NEWS

Commissioners to meet on Monday

Published

3 years ago

04/08/2023

Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on April 10.
Two appointments open the agenda. The Montague County Child Welfare Board asks to appoint Ana Alicia Payne as a new member and the court will consider reappointing Tracy Mesler to the board of directors for the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District for a new four-year term.
Advance funding agreements for bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects with the Texas Department of Transportation for projects on County Road 104, County Road 272 and East Belknap Creek, will be presented.
Precinct one will seek to schedule a hearing to name a private road 3.2 miles off Farm-to-Market Road 455 to Hunter’s Road.
All precincts will seek sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil.

NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

7 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.