News
Fort Richardson hosts 'Chief Sathieday Days' this weekend
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Friday and Saturday, a few Kiowas will be coming to Fort Richardson, along with several Lakotas, Cherokees and assorted other tribal peoples to host Chief Sathieday Days.
“This will be a unique opportunity for the people of the Jacksboro area to meet Chief Sathieday descendants and perhaps for the first time in 152 years to hear the ‘rest of the story’ as Paul Harvey would say, about historical events surounding the Fort Richardson area,” states event coordinator Nakima Geimausaddle.
Honored guest for the festivities will be Chief Sathieday Descendant and tribal elder, Martha Koomsa Perez of the Read More...
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Friday and Saturday, a few Kiowas will be coming to Fort Richardson, along with several Lakotas, Cherokees and assorted other tribal peoples to host Chief Sathieday Days.
“This will be a unique opportunity for the people of the Jacksboro area to meet Chief Sathieday descendants and perhaps for the first time in 152 years to hear the ‘rest of the story’ as Paul Harvey would say, about historical events surounding the Fort Richardson area,” states event coordinator Nakima Geimausaddle.
Honored guest for the festivities will be Chief Sathieday Descendant and tribal elder, Martha Koomsa Perez of the Read More...
Concerned Citizens fundraiser a success
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Attendees of the Concerned Citizens fundraiser enjoy their meal. The Concerned Citizens annual fundraising dinner was a great success.
Each year the committee out does themselves. The board of directors including Jean Henderson, Becky Swan, Tracey Graybill, Cynthia Burkett, LaRue Guice, Lynn Pruitt, Greg Lewis, Roxanna Maddox, and Tina Hand would like to thank the committee for all their hard work.
Those on the committee are Bill Stamper, Neva Scarbrough, Phyllis Elenburg, Lisa Kinder, Bobby Riggs, Roxanna Maddox, Shawnea’ Smith, Robin Mahoney, Keri Lane, Kara Crombie, Jill Coker, Eugene Weldon, Virginia Martin, Shauna Nichols, Kizzie Sanders, Karen Thornton, Yvonne Tisdale, Carly White, Lana Moxley, Jean Henderson, Rebecca Read More...
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
Attendees of the Concerned Citizens fundraiser enjoy their meal. The Concerned Citizens annual fundraising dinner was a great success.
Each year the committee out does themselves. The board of directors including Jean Henderson, Becky Swan, Tracey Graybill, Cynthia Burkett, LaRue Guice, Lynn Pruitt, Greg Lewis, Roxanna Maddox, and Tina Hand would like to thank the committee for all their hard work.
Those on the committee are Bill Stamper, Neva Scarbrough, Phyllis Elenburg, Lisa Kinder, Bobby Riggs, Roxanna Maddox, Shawnea’ Smith, Robin Mahoney, Keri Lane, Kara Crombie, Jill Coker, Eugene Weldon, Virginia Martin, Shauna Nichols, Kizzie Sanders, Karen Thornton, Yvonne Tisdale, Carly White, Lana Moxley, Jean Henderson, Rebecca Read More...
TNT Fest Committee to meet
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The Tournament N Tunes Fest is coming together. The date is Saturday, June 30.
The TNT Fest committee is meeting regularly and the next meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Twin Lakes Activity Center. It’s never too late to get involved.
Several organizations are planning activities such as the fireworks display, a concession stand, a softball tournament, a basketball tournament, entertainment, and other activities.
They are developing registration forms so the public can get involved in the tournaments and events and will submit them Tuesday.
Don’t be left out! Come to Read More...
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The Tournament N Tunes Fest is coming together. The date is Saturday, June 30.
The TNT Fest committee is meeting regularly and the next meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Twin Lakes Activity Center. It’s never too late to get involved.
Several organizations are planning activities such as the fireworks display, a concession stand, a softball tournament, a basketball tournament, entertainment, and other activities.
They are developing registration forms so the public can get involved in the tournaments and events and will submit them Tuesday.
Don’t be left out! Come to Read More...
City approves development, changes 4th Street
by Pam Hudson
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The one-way street between College and 4th Streets will be changed to allow two-way traffic. editor@jacksboronewspapers.com
The Jacksboro City Council trustees met May 8 to approve the rezoning of a 34.18 acre tract for a subdivision and approve the change of one-way signage on North 4th Street to two-way in front of the old elementary school.
Mitch Mahoney was present at the meeting to see a five-year dream finally begin to grow legs as the rezoning of his project was approved. The city had to work with TCEQ on the water system going to the four lots that will be developed for homes. They were able to pipe them in a dead end Read More...
by Pam Hudson
(Posted Tue 08:00 am)
The one-way street between College and 4th Streets will be changed to allow two-way traffic. editor@jacksboronewspapers.com
The Jacksboro City Council trustees met May 8 to approve the rezoning of a 34.18 acre tract for a subdivision and approve the change of one-way signage on North 4th Street to two-way in front of the old elementary school.
Mitch Mahoney was present at the meeting to see a five-year dream finally begin to grow legs as the rezoning of his project was approved. The city had to work with TCEQ on the water system going to the four lots that will be developed for homes. They were able to pipe them in a dead end Read More...
New warden hosts luncheon
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/10/2012 11:05 am)
WARDEN MARY BRANDIN The quarterly luncheon at the Lindsey State Jail, managed by Corrections Corporation of America, was informative as well as festive Wednesday.
With an inmate population of over 1,000, new Warden Mary Brandin finds her position in the jail fun and the community welcoming. “From a person who hasn’t spent a lot of time in Jacksboro,” Brandin says, “you have a great community.”
Her plans for the present and future are to participate in community events and to keep the community safe.
Meals on Wheels has been an important part of CCA contributions and they have donated approximately 170 pounds of Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/10/2012 11:05 am)
WARDEN MARY BRANDIN The quarterly luncheon at the Lindsey State Jail, managed by Corrections Corporation of America, was informative as well as festive Wednesday.
With an inmate population of over 1,000, new Warden Mary Brandin finds her position in the jail fun and the community welcoming. “From a person who hasn’t spent a lot of time in Jacksboro,” Brandin says, “you have a great community.”
Her plans for the present and future are to participate in community events and to keep the community safe.
Meals on Wheels has been an important part of CCA contributions and they have donated approximately 170 pounds of Read More...
Sales tax revenue continues to climb
(Posted 3/10/2012 11:04 am)
The city of Jacksboro receives $74,629.58 in sales tax revenue this month for their sales in January.
Bryson city receives $4,781.89 bringing the Jack County total to $79,411.47.
In January of last year, the sales tax revenue for Jacksboro was actually more at $80,187.42, but the overall payments to date for the county are $285,720.85 compared to $255,680.86 this time last year. This is an increase of 11.74 percent.
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in February was $2.01 billion, up 14.8 percent compared to February 2011.
“Sales tax revenue in all Read More...
(Posted 3/10/2012 11:04 am)
The city of Jacksboro receives $74,629.58 in sales tax revenue this month for their sales in January.
Bryson city receives $4,781.89 bringing the Jack County total to $79,411.47.
In January of last year, the sales tax revenue for Jacksboro was actually more at $80,187.42, but the overall payments to date for the county are $285,720.85 compared to $255,680.86 this time last year. This is an increase of 11.74 percent.
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in February was $2.01 billion, up 14.8 percent compared to February 2011.
“Sales tax revenue in all Read More...
Swimming pool demolition to begin soon
by PAM HUDSON
(Posted 3/10/2012 11:03 am)
In the city council meeting Feb. 28, Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation Coordinator Lynda Pack explained they would like to begin demolition on the old swimming pool soon.
The pool project has received $360,000, consisting of an initial $150,000 from the city and $20,000 from the Gladys Johnson Ritchie Foundation, $100,000 from the JEDC, and private donations of $60,000. A recent additional donation from the Ritchie Foundation of $30,000 took them forward in plans.
The JEDC has pledged another $100,000 for the first two years of operation of the pool.
Pack said, “Donations for the pool do not have Read More...
by PAM HUDSON
(Posted 3/10/2012 11:03 am)
In the city council meeting Feb. 28, Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation Coordinator Lynda Pack explained they would like to begin demolition on the old swimming pool soon.
The pool project has received $360,000, consisting of an initial $150,000 from the city and $20,000 from the Gladys Johnson Ritchie Foundation, $100,000 from the JEDC, and private donations of $60,000. A recent additional donation from the Ritchie Foundation of $30,000 took them forward in plans.
The JEDC has pledged another $100,000 for the first two years of operation of the pool.
Pack said, “Donations for the pool do not have Read More...
JVFD plans dinner/dance
(Posted 3/10/2012 11:02 am)
The Jacksboro Volunteer Department is planning a fundraiser this Saturday at the Jack County Fair Barn.
The JVFD is partnering with The Black Sheep of Texas POD to sponsor a chili cook-off with results announced at 4 p.m.
A chicken fried steak dinner will be prepared by the Elks Lodge of Wichita Falls and serving will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person.
There is also a raffle for a deer blind, a gun safe and a firearm. Tickets for the raffle are also $10 and it will be a draw down until all prizes Read More...
(Posted 3/10/2012 11:02 am)
The Jacksboro Volunteer Department is planning a fundraiser this Saturday at the Jack County Fair Barn.
The JVFD is partnering with The Black Sheep of Texas POD to sponsor a chili cook-off with results announced at 4 p.m.
A chicken fried steak dinner will be prepared by the Elks Lodge of Wichita Falls and serving will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person.
There is also a raffle for a deer blind, a gun safe and a firearm. Tickets for the raffle are also $10 and it will be a draw down until all prizes Read More...
Tucker places in Regional Meet
(Posted 3/10/2012 10:54 am)
(Photo courtesy of Jo Brumfield) Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District senior Randy Tucker competed at the THSPA Regional Meet Saturday March 3 at Ponder. Tucker placed sixth in the 165 pound weight class. Tucker will compete in the USAPL Texas State Meet April 28 in Killeen, and has also qualified for the USAPL Raw Nationals to be held this summer, also in Killeen.
(Posted 3/10/2012 10:54 am)
(Photo courtesy of Jo Brumfield) Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District senior Randy Tucker competed at the THSPA Regional Meet Saturday March 3 at Ponder. Tucker placed sixth in the 165 pound weight class. Tucker will compete in the USAPL Texas State Meet April 28 in Killeen, and has also qualified for the USAPL Raw Nationals to be held this summer, also in Killeen.
Fire hall officially dedicated
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:22 pm)
(Photo by Pam Hudson) Several attended the dedication of the new fire hall Saturday. Chiefs Jim Richardson and Jeremy Jennings delivered speeches along with welcomes from Mayor Lewis James, interim city manager Erika Hobson and a prayer from Chaplain Dwayne Lamberson. The flag raised at the state capitol building Saturday will be sent to Jacksboro to fly at the fire hall in dedication of the new building.
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:22 pm)
(Photo by Pam Hudson) Several attended the dedication of the new fire hall Saturday. Chiefs Jim Richardson and Jeremy Jennings delivered speeches along with welcomes from Mayor Lewis James, interim city manager Erika Hobson and a prayer from Chaplain Dwayne Lamberson. The flag raised at the state capitol building Saturday will be sent to Jacksboro to fly at the fire hall in dedication of the new building.
County clerk appointed
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:21 pm)
In a special-called commissioners’ meeting Thursday morning, Jack County Judge Mitchell Davenport swears in Jan Robinson as interim county clerk, while Ellen McAnear (Jan’s mother) holds grandparents’ family Bible. Robinson was appointed by the commissioners with Vanessa James and Stacy Stoll also considered. Interested parties in this elected position should file by March 9 to be placed on the ballot in the May primaries. A permanent county clerk will be elected in November.
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:21 pm)
In a special-called commissioners’ meeting Thursday morning, Jack County Judge Mitchell Davenport swears in Jan Robinson as interim county clerk, while Ellen McAnear (Jan’s mother) holds grandparents’ family Bible. Robinson was appointed by the commissioners with Vanessa James and Stacy Stoll also considered. Interested parties in this elected position should file by March 9 to be placed on the ballot in the May primaries. A permanent county clerk will be elected in November.
700 students storm Jacksboro for contests
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:18 pm)
Students from all over Texas came to Jacksboro for the soil, grass, poultry, land, livestock, dairy foods, plant identification judging Thursday. Tyson Rater judges grass above. (Photos by Shelly Pope) Approximately 700 students, teachers and volunteers took Jacksboro by storm Thursday morning, coming from as far away as Houston for the Land, Range, Plant Identification, Poultry, Livestock and Dairy Foods Judging Contests.
The Land and Range Contest has been sponsored by the Jack County Soil and Water Conservation District for the last 56 years. This portion of the contest was held on the South Campsey Cattle Comapny Ranch north of the Lindsey State Jail.
The Poultry, Livestock and Dairy Foods Judging Contest was sponsored by the Jacksboro and Perrin FFA programs and were held at Jacksboro High School and the Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:18 pm)
Students from all over Texas came to Jacksboro for the soil, grass, poultry, land, livestock, dairy foods, plant identification judging Thursday. Tyson Rater judges grass above. (Photos by Shelly Pope) Approximately 700 students, teachers and volunteers took Jacksboro by storm Thursday morning, coming from as far away as Houston for the Land, Range, Plant Identification, Poultry, Livestock and Dairy Foods Judging Contests.
The Land and Range Contest has been sponsored by the Jack County Soil and Water Conservation District for the last 56 years. This portion of the contest was held on the South Campsey Cattle Comapny Ranch north of the Lindsey State Jail.
The Poultry, Livestock and Dairy Foods Judging Contest was sponsored by the Jacksboro and Perrin FFA programs and were held at Jacksboro High School and the Read More...
Sports
Tigerettes win big in Electra
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:16 pm)
The Jacksboro High School Tigerettes travel to Electra Feb. 28 and win big with a score of 9 to 0.
Lanna Plaster hit a home run into the wind on a one and two count that brought in three runs. Laken Plaster pitched seven innings and Sam Pieper turned in a fantastic performance at short stop.
Amber Pieper went three for four, scoring two runs, S. Pieper went four for four scoring two runs, Lanna also hit a single to go with her home run and Laken went one for four with a run scored and two runners batted Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:16 pm)
The Jacksboro High School Tigerettes travel to Electra Feb. 28 and win big with a score of 9 to 0.
Lanna Plaster hit a home run into the wind on a one and two count that brought in three runs. Laken Plaster pitched seven innings and Sam Pieper turned in a fantastic performance at short stop.
Amber Pieper went three for four, scoring two runs, S. Pieper went four for four scoring two runs, Lanna also hit a single to go with her home run and Laken went one for four with a run scored and two runners batted Read More...
Lady Pirates plunder Santo Lady Cats
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:14 pm)
The Perrin High School Lady Pirates defeated the Santo Lady Cats Tuesday by a score of 15 to 0. The Lady Pirates featured here are (front from left) Kaycee Fowler, Destiny Stephens, Hailey Bryan, Victoria Kuhn, Hailey Fowler, Makaila Brooks and Kali Parker; (back) Kelsie Anderson, AD Brad Hutton, Ally Bradley, Michaela Hutton, Kelsey Hutton, Preslee Cox and Ben Staggs. The Lady Pirates traveled to Santo Tuesday night for a non-district game with the Lady Cats. The game was called after four innings as the Pirates defeated the Lady Cats 15 to 0. On the mound, sisters Kaycee and Haylee Fowler combined for the shutout, with K. Fowler picking up her fourth win of the season, allowing only one base runner through three innings, and Haylee picking up her first save of the year. The Pirates were active at the plate, generating 13 hits including a couple of three-hit games by Makaiyla Brooks and Preslee Cox. Victoria Kuhn and K. Read More...
(Posted 3/7/2012 03:14 pm)
The Perrin High School Lady Pirates defeated the Santo Lady Cats Tuesday by a score of 15 to 0. The Lady Pirates featured here are (front from left) Kaycee Fowler, Destiny Stephens, Hailey Bryan, Victoria Kuhn, Hailey Fowler, Makaila Brooks and Kali Parker; (back) Kelsie Anderson, AD Brad Hutton, Ally Bradley, Michaela Hutton, Kelsey Hutton, Preslee Cox and Ben Staggs. The Lady Pirates traveled to Santo Tuesday night for a non-district game with the Lady Cats. The game was called after four innings as the Pirates defeated the Lady Cats 15 to 0. On the mound, sisters Kaycee and Haylee Fowler combined for the shutout, with K. Fowler picking up her fourth win of the season, allowing only one base runner through three innings, and Haylee picking up her first save of the year. The Pirates were active at the plate, generating 13 hits including a couple of three-hit games by Makaiyla Brooks and Preslee Cox. Victoria Kuhn and K. Read More...
Tigerettes show their skills in first annual Softball Classic
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/2/2012 03:01 pm)
Jacksboro High School Tigerette Pitcher, Samantha Pieper goes for the bunt in the first inning against Boyd Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Shelly Pope) Jacksboro High School hosted the first annual Jacksboro Softball Classic Feb. 23 thru 25 at the JHS field and Twin Lakes field. Fifteen teams participated in the tournament with one team traveling from as far away as Hereford to compete.
Pool play consisted of four pools played Thursday and Friday. Bracket play began Saturday. The brackets consisted of Blue teams that were undefeated or won their pools, Red for second place in pool, White for third place in pool and Green for last place in pool.
The Bowie Junior Varsity won first place in the Green Bracket with Bridgeport JV Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/2/2012 03:01 pm)
Jacksboro High School Tigerette Pitcher, Samantha Pieper goes for the bunt in the first inning against Boyd Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Shelly Pope) Jacksboro High School hosted the first annual Jacksboro Softball Classic Feb. 23 thru 25 at the JHS field and Twin Lakes field. Fifteen teams participated in the tournament with one team traveling from as far away as Hereford to compete.
Pool play consisted of four pools played Thursday and Friday. Bracket play began Saturday. The brackets consisted of Blue teams that were undefeated or won their pools, Red for second place in pool, White for third place in pool and Green for last place in pool.
The Bowie Junior Varsity won first place in the Green Bracket with Bridgeport JV Read More...
JMS Tigerettes take third place in Paradise
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/2/2012 03:01 pm)
The Jacksboro Middle School Tigerette Track Team traveled to Paradise Monday, Feb. 27 to compete in their first track meet of the season.
“These girls did a great job,” Coach Misty Little said.
The JMS Tigerettes finished third out of nine teams with 112 points.
In the field events Baylee Anderson placed fifth in Shot Put; Missy Cooley placed fourth in Triple Jump; Lacy Lane placed second and Jessica Lamberson placed sixth in the Long Jump and Lane placed fourth in the High Jump.
In the Running events Samantha Ship placed first and Lamberson placed second in the 2400 Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 3/2/2012 03:01 pm)
The Jacksboro Middle School Tigerette Track Team traveled to Paradise Monday, Feb. 27 to compete in their first track meet of the season.
“These girls did a great job,” Coach Misty Little said.
The JMS Tigerettes finished third out of nine teams with 112 points.
In the field events Baylee Anderson placed fifth in Shot Put; Missy Cooley placed fourth in Triple Jump; Lacy Lane placed second and Jessica Lamberson placed sixth in the Long Jump and Lane placed fourth in the High Jump.
In the Running events Samantha Ship placed first and Lamberson placed second in the 2400 Read More...
Tigerettes end season Feb. 7
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 2/17/2012 02:27 pm)
The Jacksboro High School Tigerettes ended their season Tuesday, Feb. 7 at home against Brock.
“This wasn’t the ending to a season we had hoped for,” Coach Lloyd Vedder said. “However, the girls gave their hears in every game we played this year.”
The Tigerettes lost 17 games by less than 10 points and had great chances on many district games but came up just a little short.
“I have always told my teams close games are won at the free throw line,” Vedder said.
“I am very proud of the progress they made and hope this year was Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 2/17/2012 02:27 pm)
The Jacksboro High School Tigerettes ended their season Tuesday, Feb. 7 at home against Brock.
“This wasn’t the ending to a season we had hoped for,” Coach Lloyd Vedder said. “However, the girls gave their hears in every game we played this year.”
The Tigerettes lost 17 games by less than 10 points and had great chances on many district games but came up just a little short.
“I have always told my teams close games are won at the free throw line,” Vedder said.
“I am very proud of the progress they made and hope this year was Read More...
Lifestyles
JHS Summer School registration begins
(Posted Mon 10:39 am)
Registration for Jacksboro High School summer school will be held Wednesday, May 30, at the Jacksboro Independent School District Learning Center. Summer school will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday, June 4 - 15, at the Learning Center.
Summer school is available for students needing to recover credits attempted, but not earned, during the regular school year.
Summer school is not available for credit advancement.
Tuition for these classes is $75 per half credit for JISD students and $150 per half credit for out of district students.
Courses offered are English I, II, III and Read More...
(Posted Mon 10:39 am)
Registration for Jacksboro High School summer school will be held Wednesday, May 30, at the Jacksboro Independent School District Learning Center. Summer school will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday, June 4 - 15, at the Learning Center.
Summer school is available for students needing to recover credits attempted, but not earned, during the regular school year.
Summer school is not available for credit advancement.
Tuition for these classes is $75 per half credit for JISD students and $150 per half credit for out of district students.
Courses offered are English I, II, III and Read More...
Time for JHS basketball camp
(Posted Mon 10:38 am)
Tiger Basketball Camp will begin from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 29 to June 1 at JHS Tiger gym.
Cost for this camp will be $40 per student, sibling cost is first $40, second $30 and third $25. For more information contact Coach Will Johnson at email johnsonwp@jacksboroisd.net or (940) 567-7204.
Come join us for a week of instruction in the fundamentals of basketball. We will work on shooting, dribbling, passing , defensive fundamentals and team offense/defense. Campers will compete in daily contests, team games, and receive a camp t-shirt and basketball. Forms can be picked up Read More...
(Posted Mon 10:38 am)
Tiger Basketball Camp will begin from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 29 to June 1 at JHS Tiger gym.
Cost for this camp will be $40 per student, sibling cost is first $40, second $30 and third $25. For more information contact Coach Will Johnson at email johnsonwp@jacksboroisd.net or (940) 567-7204.
Come join us for a week of instruction in the fundamentals of basketball. We will work on shooting, dribbling, passing , defensive fundamentals and team offense/defense. Campers will compete in daily contests, team games, and receive a camp t-shirt and basketball. Forms can be picked up Read More...
Gravestone mystery solved in Oak Glenn Cemetery
by MATT SMITH
(Posted 11/26/2011 10:19 am)
Cleburne resident Eunice Parker sifts through documentation revealing the mysteries behind engravings on her grandfather’s gravestone in Jack County. Photo by Matt Smith Cleburne resident Eunice Parker believes she’s uncovered the meaning behind the symbols engraved on her grandfather’s gravestone, but still hopes to learn more information about his life.
Oct. 11, a Times-Review story detailed Parker’s search for information on her grandfather, S.B. Frost, who lies buried in Oak Glenn Cemetery in Jack County.
The same story ran subsequently in the Mineral Wells Index, Weatherford Democrat and Jacksboro Gazette-News.
Seeking information on Frost’s gravestone, Parker approached both the Times-Review and the Johnson County Cemetery Association.
According to records available to Parker at the time, Frost (1845-1901) was born in Chatham, New Brunswick, Read More...
by MATT SMITH
(Posted 11/26/2011 10:19 am)
Cleburne resident Eunice Parker sifts through documentation revealing the mysteries behind engravings on her grandfather’s gravestone in Jack County. Photo by Matt Smith Cleburne resident Eunice Parker believes she’s uncovered the meaning behind the symbols engraved on her grandfather’s gravestone, but still hopes to learn more information about his life.
Oct. 11, a Times-Review story detailed Parker’s search for information on her grandfather, S.B. Frost, who lies buried in Oak Glenn Cemetery in Jack County.
The same story ran subsequently in the Mineral Wells Index, Weatherford Democrat and Jacksboro Gazette-News.
Seeking information on Frost’s gravestone, Parker approached both the Times-Review and the Johnson County Cemetery Association.
According to records available to Parker at the time, Frost (1845-1901) was born in Chatham, New Brunswick, Read More...
Hospital receives recognition
(Posted 11/26/2011 10:17 am)
Photo by Shelly Pope Faith Community Hospital Administrator Frank Beaman stands with the trophy earned from Texas Organizational Rural Community Hospitals for excellence in information technology, called HIT. The award was presented in San Antonio at the hospital information technology conference Nov. 2.
(Posted 11/26/2011 10:17 am)
Photo by Shelly Pope Faith Community Hospital Administrator Frank Beaman stands with the trophy earned from Texas Organizational Rural Community Hospitals for excellence in information technology, called HIT. The award was presented in San Antonio at the hospital information technology conference Nov. 2.
Teen speaks free enterprise in FB contest
(Posted 10/18/2011 02:22 pm)
Jacksboro student named runner-up in District 3 Texas Farm Bureau Free Enterprise speech contest was Koby Hood. President of the Jack County FB Board of Directors, Lewis Christian, and wife, Christi Christian, pose with Hood (middle) along with Lucille Tipton and secretary-treasurer Neely Tipton. (Courtesy photo) Koby Hood was named runner-up in the the District 3 Texas Farm Bureau Free Enterprise speech contest which was held at the Holiday Inn at the Falls in Wichita Falls Monday, Oct. 10.
Each participant was required to have attended the 48th Annual Youth Leadership Conference that was held in San Angelo, June 6-10, 2011.
Each participant also has the opportunity to apply to be a Junior Counselor at the 49th Annual Youth Leadership Conference in 2012.
The participants had to write a persuasive speech over free enterprise that could not be over six minutes in length and give the Read More...
(Posted 10/18/2011 02:22 pm)
Jacksboro student named runner-up in District 3 Texas Farm Bureau Free Enterprise speech contest was Koby Hood. President of the Jack County FB Board of Directors, Lewis Christian, and wife, Christi Christian, pose with Hood (middle) along with Lucille Tipton and secretary-treasurer Neely Tipton. (Courtesy photo) Koby Hood was named runner-up in the the District 3 Texas Farm Bureau Free Enterprise speech contest which was held at the Holiday Inn at the Falls in Wichita Falls Monday, Oct. 10.
Each participant was required to have attended the 48th Annual Youth Leadership Conference that was held in San Angelo, June 6-10, 2011.
Each participant also has the opportunity to apply to be a Junior Counselor at the 49th Annual Youth Leadership Conference in 2012.
The participants had to write a persuasive speech over free enterprise that could not be over six minutes in length and give the Read More...
Car show crusin' through the fort
(Posted 10/14/2011 12:25 pm)
Participants in the last Guys and Gals Car Club tour and show Sept. 17 make a drag through Fort Richardson. (Courtesy photo by Peggy Clayton) Guys and Gals Car Club held their last show of the year, Saturday, Sept. 17. They started at the Jacksboro High School parking lot and cruised through Fort Richardson State Park before parking on the north side of the Jack County Courthouse. Participants were serenaded by the Jacksboro High School Purple Pride Band.
A moment of silence, a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and the JHS Band played the “Star Spangled Banner” to honor past and present military personnel and first responders.Winners were as follows: Best of Show, Fred Calhoun of Jacksboro with a 1953 GMC pickup and Read More...
(Posted 10/14/2011 12:25 pm)
Participants in the last Guys and Gals Car Club tour and show Sept. 17 make a drag through Fort Richardson. (Courtesy photo by Peggy Clayton) Guys and Gals Car Club held their last show of the year, Saturday, Sept. 17. They started at the Jacksboro High School parking lot and cruised through Fort Richardson State Park before parking on the north side of the Jack County Courthouse. Participants were serenaded by the Jacksboro High School Purple Pride Band.
A moment of silence, a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and the JHS Band played the “Star Spangled Banner” to honor past and present military personnel and first responders.Winners were as follows: Best of Show, Fred Calhoun of Jacksboro with a 1953 GMC pickup and Read More...
Crank it up
(Posted 10/14/2011 12:22 pm)
(Photo courtesy of Alinda Cox) Jack County Museum held their Ice Cream Crank Off Friday, Oct. 7. Winners, (from left) Lucille Tipton, first place with her chocolate ice cream, Debbie Horton-Colbert, second place with her Grandma Horton’s Ice Cream, and Frances Easter, third place with her Maple Pecan Ice Cream.
(Posted 10/14/2011 12:22 pm)
(Photo courtesy of Alinda Cox) Jack County Museum held their Ice Cream Crank Off Friday, Oct. 7. Winners, (from left) Lucille Tipton, first place with her chocolate ice cream, Debbie Horton-Colbert, second place with her Grandma Horton’s Ice Cream, and Frances Easter, third place with her Maple Pecan Ice Cream.
WC accepts $30K scholarship apps
(Posted 10/14/2011 12:09 pm)
The Weatherford College Financial Aid department is accepting applications for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship through Nov. 28.
The scholarship, through the privately-funded Cooke Foundation based in Virginia, will award up to $30,000 per recipient to help students and recent alumni from community and two-year institutions pursue a four-year degree at an accredited college in the United States and/or abroad.
The Foundation will award approximately 50 scholarships through the Undergraduate Transfer Jack Kent Cooke Scholars initiative in spring 2012. The amount and duration of the scholarships will vary by student based on the cost of attendance or grants Read More...
(Posted 10/14/2011 12:09 pm)
The Weatherford College Financial Aid department is accepting applications for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship through Nov. 28.
The scholarship, through the privately-funded Cooke Foundation based in Virginia, will award up to $30,000 per recipient to help students and recent alumni from community and two-year institutions pursue a four-year degree at an accredited college in the United States and/or abroad.
The Foundation will award approximately 50 scholarships through the Undergraduate Transfer Jack Kent Cooke Scholars initiative in spring 2012. The amount and duration of the scholarships will vary by student based on the cost of attendance or grants Read More...
Pardue persists
(Posted 10/14/2011 12:04 pm)
(Courtesy photo by Ginger Spiller) Liz Pardue, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, spoke at the Pink Out Pep Rally Friday, Oct. 7. at Jacksboro High School. The Pink Out theme is in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Week and breast cancer survivors. Liz’s husband, Jack, holds Lochlan and Brynn stands by her mom.
(Posted 10/14/2011 12:04 pm)
(Courtesy photo by Ginger Spiller) Liz Pardue, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, spoke at the Pink Out Pep Rally Friday, Oct. 7. at Jacksboro High School. The Pink Out theme is in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Week and breast cancer survivors. Liz’s husband, Jack, holds Lochlan and Brynn stands by her mom.
Bryson mayor elected officer of Nortex
(Posted 10/4/2011 11:21 am)
SHEILA BIRDWELL Bryson Mayor Sheila Birdwell has been elected as an officer of Nortex Regional Planning Commission for the next year, serving as Vice-chair. The executive committee elected Birdwell at the regular monthly board meeting in September to serve in this capacity.
NRPC is a voluntary association of the local governments within an eleven county region in north Texas. Birdwell has been an active member representing the city of Bryson in the past. NRPC administers programs for community development, services for the elderly, 9-1-1 planning, solid waste planning, law enforcement planning, economic development, homeland security, homeless prevention, etc.
The commission controls Read More...
(Posted 10/4/2011 11:21 am)
SHEILA BIRDWELL Bryson Mayor Sheila Birdwell has been elected as an officer of Nortex Regional Planning Commission for the next year, serving as Vice-chair. The executive committee elected Birdwell at the regular monthly board meeting in September to serve in this capacity.
NRPC is a voluntary association of the local governments within an eleven county region in north Texas. Birdwell has been an active member representing the city of Bryson in the past. NRPC administers programs for community development, services for the elderly, 9-1-1 planning, solid waste planning, law enforcement planning, economic development, homeland security, homeless prevention, etc.
The commission controls Read More...
Death Notices
Charles Coffman
(Posted 5/24/2011 05:09 pm)
Charles Coffman died Friday May 13, 2011, in Bowie. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Coker Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Hicks Cemetery.
(Posted 5/24/2011 05:09 pm)
Charles Coffman died Friday May 13, 2011, in Bowie. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Coker Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Hicks Cemetery.
Syetlana Hayhurst
(Posted 5/24/2011 03:44 pm)
Svetlana Hayhurst, 50, passed away Sunday, May 8. The graveside service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Oakwood Cemetery. Coker Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
(Posted 5/24/2011 03:44 pm)
Svetlana Hayhurst, 50, passed away Sunday, May 8. The graveside service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Oakwood Cemetery. Coker Funeral Home is handling arrangements.