NEWS

County commissioners finally vote to build animal shelter

Published

3 years ago

01/20/2024

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
After many years of talking about the need for a county animal shelter, the Montague County Commissioner’s Court voted mid-week to build and operate a shelter to serve all of the county.
County Judge Kevin Benton said he broke his own rule about starting something mid-budget year, but he hopes the state grant funds going to the sheriff’s office will help them get started with an animal control program.
“We know we are in need of an animal control facility in the county. We have been doing some small funding for Saint Jo and Nocona’s shelters, but all of them are staying full. Even when the sheriff picks up animals if necessary there is no where to take them,” said Benton.
Also at Wednesday’s meeting the court gave the sheriff, district attorney and county attorney approval to apply for the grant funds from Senate Bill 22 approved in the recent Legislative session. In his grant budget Sheriff Marshall Thomas has included one new deputy position and a pickup that would serve as animal control.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

NEWS

Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project

Published

5 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.