Oncor Transmission Line project meeting draws concerned crowd in Salado

Local leaders speak on transmission line project aimed at County

As a proposed power transmission line project draws the attention of Jefferson County residents, The Spirit reached out to local politicians to understand their positions.

Oncor Transmission Line project meeting draws concerned crowd in Salado

SALADO—Many of the folks who attended the first of three open houses regarding a proposed transmission line project had to invent their own parking spots because, even before the public meeting was slated to begin, the lot had filled beyond capacity with residents from Llano, Mason, San Saba, Bell and other Hill Country counties where the 200plus mile right-of-way eventually could be situated.