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Kathy's Hippies kick-off RFL fundraisers
(Posted Wed 03:55 pm)
(Photo by Shelly Pope) Relay for Life team, Kathy’s Hippies, holds the first of many RFL fundraisers at Diamonds Supermarket Saturday. Team members include (from left) Ashley Newman, April Booker, Christine Pippin, Marla Bowland, Lindy Lucus, Michael Sparks, Wacey Bridges, Kathy Reeves, Christie Williamson, Adina Wiliamson, Danielle Guthrie, Diane Amm, Kendra Amm and Madison Truex. Come out and support your local teams for a great cause.
(Posted Wed 03:55 pm)
(Photo by Shelly Pope) Relay for Life team, Kathy’s Hippies, holds the first of many RFL fundraisers at Diamonds Supermarket Saturday. Team members include (from left) Ashley Newman, April Booker, Christine Pippin, Marla Bowland, Lindy Lucus, Michael Sparks, Wacey Bridges, Kathy Reeves, Christie Williamson, Adina Wiliamson, Danielle Guthrie, Diane Amm, Kendra Amm and Madison Truex. Come out and support your local teams for a great cause.
Beginning to feel like home
(Posted Wed 03:54 pm)
The Jacksboro Fire Department has moved into their new home. All trucks are tucked in to their rightful places. Jacksboro firefighters Heath Cook, Jack Mathis and JFD Captain Jason Hull stand in front of newly filled lockers. Open House is planned for Mar. 5.
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(Posted Wed 03:54 pm)
The Jacksboro Fire Department has moved into their new home. All trucks are tucked in to their rightful places. Jacksboro firefighters Heath Cook, Jack Mathis and JFD Captain Jason Hull stand in front of newly filled lockers. Open House is planned for Mar. 5.
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Garden Club gives
(Posted Wed 03:53 pm)
(Photo by Shelly Pope) As part of continuing community involvement, the Jacksboro Garden Club will honor a different business each month in the coming year to show appreciation to the community. Garden Club Vice President Melinda Perkins (left) and Gayle Burleson presents an orchid to Russonna Jones-Briscoe of the Concerned Citizens Center. The Garden Club holds monthly meetings at the center each second Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and all are invited to join and grow with the Garden Club.
(Posted Wed 03:53 pm)
(Photo by Shelly Pope) As part of continuing community involvement, the Jacksboro Garden Club will honor a different business each month in the coming year to show appreciation to the community. Garden Club Vice President Melinda Perkins (left) and Gayle Burleson presents an orchid to Russonna Jones-Briscoe of the Concerned Citizens Center. The Garden Club holds monthly meetings at the center each second Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and all are invited to join and grow with the Garden Club.
JC sales tax revenue continues to increase
(Posted Wed 03:52 pm)
Bryson receives $4,817.33, an 18.65 percent increase from last year and Jacksboro followed with a 24.78 percent increase receiving $84,622.22 in sales tax revenue in January. These sales tax checks reflect sales occuring in November and revenue recorded in December after sales reports were sent to the state. The county total was $89,439.55 reflecting a 24.43 percent increase from last years total of $71,875.79.
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in December was $1.98 billion, up 9.5 percent compared to December 2010.
“Sales tax revenue continues to grow in almost all major economic Read More...
(Posted Wed 03:52 pm)
Bryson receives $4,817.33, an 18.65 percent increase from last year and Jacksboro followed with a 24.78 percent increase receiving $84,622.22 in sales tax revenue in January. These sales tax checks reflect sales occuring in November and revenue recorded in December after sales reports were sent to the state. The county total was $89,439.55 reflecting a 24.43 percent increase from last years total of $71,875.79.
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced today that state sales tax revenue in December was $1.98 billion, up 9.5 percent compared to December 2010.
“Sales tax revenue continues to grow in almost all major economic Read More...
JFD Fire Department to hold Chili Cook-Off
(Posted Wed 03:51 pm)
The Jacksboro Fire Department will host a department fundraiser Saturday, March 10 at the Jack County Fair Grounds.
Meal tickets are $10 per person and that gets you in to the dance as well.
Entry into the dance without the meal ticket will be $15. Raffle tickets are also being sold at $10 each for chances on a rifle, gun safe, and a deer blind that night.
Your raffle ticket also gets you in free to the dance Friday night.
The Chili Cook off will be held Saturday, and we will be trying to break a world record that day.
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(Posted Wed 03:51 pm)
The Jacksboro Fire Department will host a department fundraiser Saturday, March 10 at the Jack County Fair Grounds.
Meal tickets are $10 per person and that gets you in to the dance as well.
Entry into the dance without the meal ticket will be $15. Raffle tickets are also being sold at $10 each for chances on a rifle, gun safe, and a deer blind that night.
Your raffle ticket also gets you in free to the dance Friday night.
The Chili Cook off will be held Saturday, and we will be trying to break a world record that day.
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Pioneer Drilling gives
(Posted Wed 03:50 pm)
Pioneer Drilling gives
Pioneer Natural Resources donates $1,700 to the Jacksboro Fire Department recently. Shown here are (from left) Vance Hazzard, PNR Operations Manager; Larry Barr, PNR Area Operations Superintendent; James Strickland; John Moffitt, JFD Lieutenent; Nick Poynter, JFD Firefighter; and Larry Roberds of Diversified Land Management, Inc. (CORRECTION: In the Jan. 27 issue of The Jack County Herald, the cutline for this donation was incorrect. Jacksboro Newspapers apologizes for this error.)
(Posted Wed 03:50 pm)
Pioneer Drilling gives
Pioneer Natural Resources donates $1,700 to the Jacksboro Fire Department recently. Shown here are (from left) Vance Hazzard, PNR Operations Manager; Larry Barr, PNR Area Operations Superintendent; James Strickland; John Moffitt, JFD Lieutenent; Nick Poynter, JFD Firefighter; and Larry Roberds of Diversified Land Management, Inc. (CORRECTION: In the Jan. 27 issue of The Jack County Herald, the cutline for this donation was incorrect. Jacksboro Newspapers apologizes for this error.)
Perrin FFA youth wins calf scramble
(Posted Wed 03:48 pm)
Scrambler Eric Hall, of Perrin High School, wins the calf scramble Jan. 25 at the Fort Worth Stock Show. (Courtesy photo) Eric Hall, a Perrin FFA member, was among the winners in the Calf Scramble event during the Jan. 25, evening performance of the Rodeo at the 116th edition of the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
Eric is the son of Kay Hall. The sponsor for Eric’s effort is Rice Drywall, Inc. of Fort Worth.
The Calf Scramble, which allows 16 students to compete at each of the 30 Stock Show rodeos, has eight winners each performance. The young people are high school students out to catch and halter a calf with hopes of winning a $500 purchase Read More...
(Posted Wed 03:48 pm)
Scrambler Eric Hall, of Perrin High School, wins the calf scramble Jan. 25 at the Fort Worth Stock Show. (Courtesy photo) Eric Hall, a Perrin FFA member, was among the winners in the Calf Scramble event during the Jan. 25, evening performance of the Rodeo at the 116th edition of the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
Eric is the son of Kay Hall. The sponsor for Eric’s effort is Rice Drywall, Inc. of Fort Worth.
The Calf Scramble, which allows 16 students to compete at each of the 30 Stock Show rodeos, has eight winners each performance. The young people are high school students out to catch and halter a calf with hopes of winning a $500 purchase Read More...
Perrin students spell success in local spelling bee
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted Wed 03:44 pm)
Perrin students practice for area competition Perrin Elementary School held a local spelling bee Thursday and winning the contest was Aidan Sims. Featured here are (top from left) Aidan Sims, Noah Kuhn and John Marquez; (second row) Kent Withaeger spelling and Perrin Whitt Superintendent John Kuhn watching the competition; (third row) Marquez, Kuhn and Withaeger watch; Jacob White, Chase Talley and JC Holland spell; (fourth row) Perrin Elementary students come out to support their classmates; Andrea Hinkle; Samuel Hufnagle and Anjolie Moore spell. Representatives for the area spelling bee in Jacksboro Tuesday, Feb. 7 are (bottom from left) John Marquez, Samuel Hufnagle, Noah Kuhn, Kent Withaeger, Jacob White, Anjolie Moore, Aidan Sims, Chase Talley, JC Holland and Andrea Hinkle. (Photos by Shelly Pope) The gym was vibrating with excitement as the rules were read for the Perrin Whitt local Spelling Bee.
Each contestant squirmed in their seat as they awaited their turn at the microphone.
The rounds continued and the words steadily got harder and one by one the area spelling bee representatives dropped until there were only two.
The last two contestants standing were Aidan Sims and Noah Kuhn.
Round after round, the two combatants kept their seats. Finally, after 12 rounds, a clear winner was declared.
Sims won the contest after spelling the word, “hydrogen.”
There is no loser in Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted Wed 03:44 pm)
Perrin students practice for area competition Perrin Elementary School held a local spelling bee Thursday and winning the contest was Aidan Sims. Featured here are (top from left) Aidan Sims, Noah Kuhn and John Marquez; (second row) Kent Withaeger spelling and Perrin Whitt Superintendent John Kuhn watching the competition; (third row) Marquez, Kuhn and Withaeger watch; Jacob White, Chase Talley and JC Holland spell; (fourth row) Perrin Elementary students come out to support their classmates; Andrea Hinkle; Samuel Hufnagle and Anjolie Moore spell. Representatives for the area spelling bee in Jacksboro Tuesday, Feb. 7 are (bottom from left) John Marquez, Samuel Hufnagle, Noah Kuhn, Kent Withaeger, Jacob White, Anjolie Moore, Aidan Sims, Chase Talley, JC Holland and Andrea Hinkle. (Photos by Shelly Pope) The gym was vibrating with excitement as the rules were read for the Perrin Whitt local Spelling Bee.
Each contestant squirmed in their seat as they awaited their turn at the microphone.
The rounds continued and the words steadily got harder and one by one the area spelling bee representatives dropped until there were only two.
The last two contestants standing were Aidan Sims and Noah Kuhn.
Round after round, the two combatants kept their seats. Finally, after 12 rounds, a clear winner was declared.
Sims won the contest after spelling the word, “hydrogen.”
There is no loser in Read More...
Souper Bowl Sunday
(Posted Wed 03:41 pm)
(Courtesy photo by Roxanna Maddox) FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) members prepare for “Souper Bowl Sunday” including (back from left) Reid Spiller, Bre Cathey, Daniel Hall, Courtni Green (seated) Joey Salinas and Robby Patchin. More than 20 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group. Feb. 5 has been designated as “SOUPER BOWL” Sunday. Churches in Jack County will participate in a national campaign to collect money at Sunday services. The Concerned Citizens of Jack County has been selected to receive the local donations. Each congregation will collect donations during the morning worship service the day Read More...
(Posted Wed 03:41 pm)
(Courtesy photo by Roxanna Maddox) FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) members prepare for “Souper Bowl Sunday” including (back from left) Reid Spiller, Bre Cathey, Daniel Hall, Courtni Green (seated) Joey Salinas and Robby Patchin. More than 20 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group. Feb. 5 has been designated as “SOUPER BOWL” Sunday. Churches in Jack County will participate in a national campaign to collect money at Sunday services. The Concerned Citizens of Jack County has been selected to receive the local donations. Each congregation will collect donations during the morning worship service the day Read More...
Geer employee killed in accident
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:14 am)
Geer mourning After the fatal accident of a fellow trucker at Geer Tank Trucks Monday, employees mourned the death of Rodney Ashinhurst. (Photo by Shelly Pope) At approximately 8:30 Monday morning sirens could be heard all over town. An accident at Geer Tank Trucks drew response from the Jacksboro Fire Department, Jacksboro Police Department and EMS.
Geer Tank Trucks, Inc. employee and long time Jacksboro resident, Rodney Ashinhurst, fell victim to a fatal accident involving the power take off (PTO) driveshaft of his truck.
“He had a hose hooked to the frac tank,” investigating Jacksboro Police Leiutenant Jeremy Clayton explained.
In order to pull water from the tank or from the truck, the pump on the truck must be engaged.
“It appears he crawled under Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:14 am)
Geer mourning After the fatal accident of a fellow trucker at Geer Tank Trucks Monday, employees mourned the death of Rodney Ashinhurst. (Photo by Shelly Pope) At approximately 8:30 Monday morning sirens could be heard all over town. An accident at Geer Tank Trucks drew response from the Jacksboro Fire Department, Jacksboro Police Department and EMS.
Geer Tank Trucks, Inc. employee and long time Jacksboro resident, Rodney Ashinhurst, fell victim to a fatal accident involving the power take off (PTO) driveshaft of his truck.
“He had a hose hooked to the frac tank,” investigating Jacksboro Police Leiutenant Jeremy Clayton explained.
In order to pull water from the tank or from the truck, the pump on the truck must be engaged.
“It appears he crawled under Read More...
JHS FBLA show their skills in area competition
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:07 am)
Jacksboro High School FBLA brought home honors from area competition in Keller, Jan. 21. Shown here are (front from left) Raney Overton, Jonah Meade, Duston Moore, Karla Navarro, Kiara Lira, Lindsay Hicks, Denver Teague; (back) Carly Mahoney, Bre Cathey, Koby Hood, Evan Lane, Danyiel Wells, Jael Flores, Hailey Drennan and Samantha Pieper. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Sell) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in Area competition at Central High School in Keller Jan. 21.
First place honors go to Koby Hood for Business Calculations; Reid Spiller for Business Procedures; Evan Lane for CyberSecurity; Jonah Meade and Duston Moore for Digital Video; Cayley Strickland for FBLA Principles and Procedures; Darby Perry for Introduction to Technology Concepts; Breanne Cathey, Jael Flores, Carly Mahoney and Denver Teague for Parlimentary Procedure and Lindsay Hicks for Public Speaking II.
Second place honors go to Kiara Lira and Samantha Pieper for Banking and Financial Systems; Kolton Hensley and Sarah Lowther for Desktop Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:07 am)
Jacksboro High School FBLA brought home honors from area competition in Keller, Jan. 21. Shown here are (front from left) Raney Overton, Jonah Meade, Duston Moore, Karla Navarro, Kiara Lira, Lindsay Hicks, Denver Teague; (back) Carly Mahoney, Bre Cathey, Koby Hood, Evan Lane, Danyiel Wells, Jael Flores, Hailey Drennan and Samantha Pieper. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Sell) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in Area competition at Central High School in Keller Jan. 21.
First place honors go to Koby Hood for Business Calculations; Reid Spiller for Business Procedures; Evan Lane for CyberSecurity; Jonah Meade and Duston Moore for Digital Video; Cayley Strickland for FBLA Principles and Procedures; Darby Perry for Introduction to Technology Concepts; Breanne Cathey, Jael Flores, Carly Mahoney and Denver Teague for Parlimentary Procedure and Lindsay Hicks for Public Speaking II.
Second place honors go to Kiara Lira and Samantha Pieper for Banking and Financial Systems; Kolton Hensley and Sarah Lowther for Desktop Read More...
Spelling Bee Buzzers
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:05 am)
(bottom front) Tristan Sternadel and Baylee Thompson; (back) Will Anderson, Landon Davenport, Ethan Sanchez and Eric Tinajero. (Photos by Shelly Pope) A hush fell over the Jacksboro Elementary School cafeteria as the spellers came to the microphone to take on their prospective words.
The JES local spelling bee was held Tuesday afternoon. This spelling bee will determine who will represent JES at the Area Spelling Bee. Two individuals from each of the thrid, fourth and fifth grades will advance to the Area Bee Feb. 7. The winner of Area will advance to Regional competition in Ft. Worth.
The third grade participants are Will Anderson, Landon Davenport and Kaylee Little.
The fourth grade participants are Christian Bridges, Fedencio Bustos, Tristan Sternadel, Baylee Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:05 am)
(bottom front) Tristan Sternadel and Baylee Thompson; (back) Will Anderson, Landon Davenport, Ethan Sanchez and Eric Tinajero. (Photos by Shelly Pope) A hush fell over the Jacksboro Elementary School cafeteria as the spellers came to the microphone to take on their prospective words.
The JES local spelling bee was held Tuesday afternoon. This spelling bee will determine who will represent JES at the Area Spelling Bee. Two individuals from each of the thrid, fourth and fifth grades will advance to the Area Bee Feb. 7. The winner of Area will advance to Regional competition in Ft. Worth.
The third grade participants are Will Anderson, Landon Davenport and Kaylee Little.
The fourth grade participants are Christian Bridges, Fedencio Bustos, Tristan Sternadel, Baylee Read More...
Sports
Tigerettes take on Lady Rattlers at home Monday
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:11 am)
The Jacksboro Middle School seventh grade Tigerettes took on Tolar for their last home game of the season Monday and finished with a big win with a score of 38 to 9.
Scoring for the Tigerettes were Missy Cooley with eight points, one rebound and three steals; Kaylea Maples with eight points, six rebounds, six steals and one assist; Lacy Lane with eight points, two rebounds, three steals and two assists; Jessica Lamberson with six points, eight rebounds, two steals and one assist; Carly Rhoades with four points and one rebound; Baylee Anderson with four points, five rebounds and Read More...
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:11 am)
The Jacksboro Middle School seventh grade Tigerettes took on Tolar for their last home game of the season Monday and finished with a big win with a score of 38 to 9.
Scoring for the Tigerettes were Missy Cooley with eight points, one rebound and three steals; Kaylea Maples with eight points, six rebounds, six steals and one assist; Lacy Lane with eight points, two rebounds, three steals and two assists; Jessica Lamberson with six points, eight rebounds, two steals and one assist; Carly Rhoades with four points and one rebound; Baylee Anderson with four points, five rebounds and Read More...
JHS boys finish third in area powerlifting meet
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:09 am)
Jacksboro High School boys finish third in Santo powerlifting meet Saturday. JHS girls finish seventh. Featured here are (left) E.J. Lozada, who finished fifth in the 220 class with a total of 1090, squatting 405 pounds; and (right) Garrett Johnson, squatting 385 pounds.
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(Posted 1/28/2012 10:09 am)
Jacksboro High School boys finish third in Santo powerlifting meet Saturday. JHS girls finish seventh. Featured here are (left) E.J. Lozada, who finished fifth in the 220 class with a total of 1090, squatting 405 pounds; and (right) Garrett Johnson, squatting 385 pounds.
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Cathey, Mahoney receive All-State academic honors
by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/24/2012 09:54 am)
CARLY MAHONEY Two Jacksboro High School seniors, Carly Mahoney and Bre Cathey, received All-State academic honors for the 2011 volleyball season.
Players must maintain an overall grade point average of 94 or above during grades nine through 11 to receive this honor.
Mahoney plans to attend Texas A & M University in the fall and major in engineering. She is the daughter of Mitch and Robin Mahoney.
Cathey received a scholarship to play volleyball at Vernon College and plans to major in nursing. She is the daughter of Marty Cathey and Leslie and Larry Holman.
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by SHELLY POPE
(Posted 1/24/2012 09:54 am)
CARLY MAHONEY Two Jacksboro High School seniors, Carly Mahoney and Bre Cathey, received All-State academic honors for the 2011 volleyball season.
Players must maintain an overall grade point average of 94 or above during grades nine through 11 to receive this honor.
Mahoney plans to attend Texas A & M University in the fall and major in engineering. She is the daughter of Mitch and Robin Mahoney.
Cathey received a scholarship to play volleyball at Vernon College and plans to major in nursing. She is the daughter of Marty Cathey and Leslie and Larry Holman.
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JMS Tigers play hard in Archer City
(Posted 1/20/2012 09:29 am)
The Jacksboro Middle School seventh and eighth grade Tigers participated in the Archer City Tournament Saturday.
The eighth grade Tigers lose a tough game to Archer City with a score of 37 to 38 with Caleb Martin leading the scoring with 17 points.
The remaining points were tallied by Kole Vedder with 10 points, which included two three pointers; Pedro Ibarra with six points and Colten Massengale and Billy Hamman scored two points each.
They played their second game against Olney and won with a score of 38 to 14. Leading the scoring for the Tigers was Martin with Read More...
(Posted 1/20/2012 09:29 am)
The Jacksboro Middle School seventh and eighth grade Tigers participated in the Archer City Tournament Saturday.
The eighth grade Tigers lose a tough game to Archer City with a score of 37 to 38 with Caleb Martin leading the scoring with 17 points.
The remaining points were tallied by Kole Vedder with 10 points, which included two three pointers; Pedro Ibarra with six points and Colten Massengale and Billy Hamman scored two points each.
They played their second game against Olney and won with a score of 38 to 14. Leading the scoring for the Tigers was Martin with Read More...
JMS seventh grade boys play in Archer City
(Posted 1/20/2012 09:27 am)
The Jacksboro Middle School seventh and eighth grade boys basketball team participate in the Archer City tournament Saturday. Shown here are (top front from left) Jake Johnson, Colten Massengale, Collin Kinder and Pedro Ibarra; (back) Kole Vedder, Billy Hamman and Caleb Martin; (bottom front from left) Kade Weldon, Lane Montgomery and Tyler Rogers; (back) Stacey Price, Alejandro Banuelos, Cody Gary and Felipe Espinoza.
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(Posted 1/20/2012 09:27 am)
The Jacksboro Middle School seventh and eighth grade boys basketball team participate in the Archer City tournament Saturday. Shown here are (top front from left) Jake Johnson, Colten Massengale, Collin Kinder and Pedro Ibarra; (back) Kole Vedder, Billy Hamman and Caleb Martin; (bottom front from left) Kade Weldon, Lane Montgomery and Tyler Rogers; (back) Stacey Price, Alejandro Banuelos, Cody Gary and Felipe Espinoza.
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Lifestyles
Shah, Berry wed in Hindu Vedic and Christian ceremony
(Posted Wed 03:46 pm)
Mr. Jay and Rama Shah of Richmond, Va. are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Tanvi Jayendra Shah to Matthew Lake Berry, son of Dr. Neil and Elsie Berry of Jacksboro.
The couple was united in both traditional Hindu Vedic and Christian double ring ceremonies at 3 p.m., June 4, 2011, at the Cappella Courts Gardens in Carrollton.
Priest Jaysurya Upadhyaya of Irving performed the traditional Hindu Vedic ceremony. Both parents, brother and sister in-in-law of the bride, Dr. Saurin and Valerie Shah of Jacksonville, Fla. and brother of the groom, David Berry of Grapevine, assisted the Read More...
(Posted Wed 03:46 pm)
Mr. Jay and Rama Shah of Richmond, Va. are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Tanvi Jayendra Shah to Matthew Lake Berry, son of Dr. Neil and Elsie Berry of Jacksboro. The couple was united in both traditional Hindu Vedic and Christian double ring ceremonies at 3 p.m., June 4, 2011, at the Cappella Courts Gardens in Carrollton.
Priest Jaysurya Upadhyaya of Irving performed the traditional Hindu Vedic ceremony. Both parents, brother and sister in-in-law of the bride, Dr. Saurin and Valerie Shah of Jacksonville, Fla. and brother of the groom, David Berry of Grapevine, assisted the Read More...
Beitel, Hamilton to wed
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:12 am)
Mr. and Mrs. James Beitel of Joplin and Ms. Lisa Cantwell of Graham are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Dawn Beitel of Perrin to David Curtis Hamilton of Perrin.
The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Perrin High School and attended Weatherford College for three years.
The prospective groom is the son of David and Minnie Hamilton of Perrin. He is a 2000 graduate of Perrin High School.
The couple plan to marry Nov. 3, 2012.
(Posted 1/28/2012 10:12 am)
Mr. and Mrs. James Beitel of Joplin and Ms. Lisa Cantwell of Graham are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Dawn Beitel of Perrin to David Curtis Hamilton of Perrin.The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Perrin High School and attended Weatherford College for three years.
The prospective groom is the son of David and Minnie Hamilton of Perrin. He is a 2000 graduate of Perrin High School.
The couple plan to marry Nov. 3, 2012.
Foxes celebrate golden anniversary
(Posted 1/24/2012 09:53 am)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox of Graham celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 16, 2011. The couple’s family hosted a party in their honor at the Wildcatter Ranch.
Entertainment for the evening was hosted by the couples grandson, Brent Fox, who played his guitar and sang.
The couple have three children: James Fox and wife Kim of Hamlen; Debra Leverton and husband Richard of Versailles; and Jerry Fox of Graham.
They have seven grandchildren: Lindsey Fox and friend Nick Joy; Brent Fox; Dean Leverton; Samantha Leverton; Anna Marie Leverton; Savannah Fox; and Casey Fox.
(Posted 1/24/2012 09:53 am)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox of Graham celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 16, 2011. The couple’s family hosted a party in their honor at the Wildcatter Ranch.Entertainment for the evening was hosted by the couples grandson, Brent Fox, who played his guitar and sang.
The couple have three children: James Fox and wife Kim of Hamlen; Debra Leverton and husband Richard of Versailles; and Jerry Fox of Graham.
They have seven grandchildren: Lindsey Fox and friend Nick Joy; Brent Fox; Dean Leverton; Samantha Leverton; Anna Marie Leverton; Savannah Fox; and Casey Fox.
Peacock, Tillery announce engagement
(Posted 1/24/2012 09:52 am)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor of Decatur are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Nina Lois Peacock, to Jace Edward Tillery.
The wedding will be held at The Orchard in Azle, March 31, 2012.
The bride-elect is employed at Key Energy Services of Fort Worth as a manager in the Central Marketplace Division.
Peacock is the granddaughter of Nina Robinson of Decatur and the late Claude Robinson, Herman and Lois Taylor.
The prospective groom is the son of James and Vicki Tillery and the grandson of Billy and Joyce Rodgers and Dorothy Tillery of Read More...
(Posted 1/24/2012 09:52 am)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor of Decatur are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Nina Lois Peacock, to Jace Edward Tillery. The wedding will be held at The Orchard in Azle, March 31, 2012.
The bride-elect is employed at Key Energy Services of Fort Worth as a manager in the Central Marketplace Division.
Peacock is the granddaughter of Nina Robinson of Decatur and the late Claude Robinson, Herman and Lois Taylor.
The prospective groom is the son of James and Vicki Tillery and the grandson of Billy and Joyce Rodgers and Dorothy Tillery of Read More...
Mitchells celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Jan. 7
(Posted 1/17/2012 09:15 am)
Mike and Rhonda Mitchell celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, Jan. 7 with a surprise party thrown by their children.
Friends and family celebrated with the couple with a dinner catered by Dairy Land Drive-In and entertainment provided by Frank James and the Hired Guns.
The couple was married Jan. 10, 1987, at the Methodist Church in Bryson. The couple have three children, Cody Mitchell and wife Jessica of Jacksboro, Michael Mitchell of Gainsville and Danielle Mitchell of Jacksboro. Along with their children, they have two grandsons, Tyler and Travis Mitchell.
The couple met in Stephenville in January, 1984. After Read More...
(Posted 1/17/2012 09:15 am)
Mike and Rhonda Mitchell celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, Jan. 7 with a surprise party thrown by their children.
Friends and family celebrated with the couple with a dinner catered by Dairy Land Drive-In and entertainment provided by Frank James and the Hired Guns.
The couple was married Jan. 10, 1987, at the Methodist Church in Bryson. The couple have three children, Cody Mitchell and wife Jessica of Jacksboro, Michael Mitchell of Gainsville and Danielle Mitchell of Jacksboro. Along with their children, they have two grandsons, Tyler and Travis Mitchell.
The couple met in Stephenville in January, 1984. After Read More...
JMS students honored for citizenship
(Posted 1/17/2012 09:13 am)
(Courtesy photo by Rebecca Sell) Jacksboro Middle School students are honored by the Lions Club Wednesday with citizenship awards for the second and third six weeks. Students include (back from left) Madison Swor, Jessica Lamberson, Dylan Lawrence and Felipe Espinoza; (front) Kailey Shaw and Hannah Herd.
(Posted 1/17/2012 09:13 am)
(Courtesy photo by Rebecca Sell) Jacksboro Middle School students are honored by the Lions Club Wednesday with citizenship awards for the second and third six weeks. Students include (back from left) Madison Swor, Jessica Lamberson, Dylan Lawrence and Felipe Espinoza; (front) Kailey Shaw and Hannah Herd.
Whitsitt, Trevino to wed
(Posted 1/6/2012 12:26 pm)
DUSTIN TREVINO AND SARA WHITSITT Mr. and Mrs. Jim Whitsitt of Jacksboro are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sara Margaret, to Mr. Dustin Michael Trevino.
Their extended family and friends are planning a trip to Riu Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, for the wedding Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Jacksboro High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations in 2007 from Texas Tech University and is now a Sales and Education Executive for Este Lauder Companies Inc.
She is the granddaughter of the late Harry and Margaret Read More...
(Posted 1/6/2012 12:26 pm)
DUSTIN TREVINO AND SARA WHITSITT Mr. and Mrs. Jim Whitsitt of Jacksboro are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sara Margaret, to Mr. Dustin Michael Trevino.
Their extended family and friends are planning a trip to Riu Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, for the wedding Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Jacksboro High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations in 2007 from Texas Tech University and is now a Sales and Education Executive for Este Lauder Companies Inc.
She is the granddaughter of the late Harry and Margaret Read More...
100 year celebration planned for Luther Prunty Saturday
(Posted 1/3/2012 04:18 pm)
LUTHER PRUNTY Luther Prunty, Jacksboro High School’s oldest living graduate, will turn 100 Jan. 11.
The community is invited to his 100th birthday party celebration from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, at the First National Bank Scarborough Center. The cake will be cut at 3 p.m.
Prunty was born in a log cabin near Cundiff in East Jack County in 1912. There was a raging snowstorm, which prevented the Jacksboro doctor from hitching up his team to come for the delivery.
He has lived his entire life in Jack County with the exception of his military service during World Read More...
(Posted 1/3/2012 04:18 pm)
LUTHER PRUNTY Luther Prunty, Jacksboro High School’s oldest living graduate, will turn 100 Jan. 11.
The community is invited to his 100th birthday party celebration from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, at the First National Bank Scarborough Center. The cake will be cut at 3 p.m.
Prunty was born in a log cabin near Cundiff in East Jack County in 1912. There was a raging snowstorm, which prevented the Jacksboro doctor from hitching up his team to come for the delivery.
He has lived his entire life in Jack County with the exception of his military service during World Read More...
RFL 'Kick-Off'set for Saturday: Celbrate, remember, fight
(Posted 1/3/2012 04:17 pm)
Jack County Relay for Life Committee will host a ‘Kick-Off Rally’ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the Twin Lakes Activity Center.
This would be a great time for survivors, caregivers and teams to register and to purchase luminarias.
There will be free hot dogs and door prizes. Come out and support this great cause.
Relay for Life is an opportunity for everyone, as a community, to gather where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a Read More...
(Posted 1/3/2012 04:17 pm)
Jack County Relay for Life Committee will host a ‘Kick-Off Rally’ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the Twin Lakes Activity Center.
This would be a great time for survivors, caregivers and teams to register and to purchase luminarias.
There will be free hot dogs and door prizes. Come out and support this great cause.
Relay for Life is an opportunity for everyone, as a community, to gather where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a Read More...
Tillery, Ellis wed in Willow Lake Gardens
(Posted 1/3/2012 04:12 pm)
PAUL AND JACKIE ELLIS Jackie Annette Tillery and Randall Paul Ellis were united in marriage at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Willow Lake Gardens in Weatherford. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend David Ramsey.
The bride is the daughter of Marion and Debra Tillery of Perrin. She is the granddaughter of the late Jack Francis and wife Georgia of Perrin, and the late P.R. Tillery, Sr. and wife Dorothy of Jacksboro.
The groom is the son of Terry Ellis of Pampa and David and Helena McKnight of Pampa. He is the grandson of Jean and the late Junior Ellis, and Read More...
(Posted 1/3/2012 04:12 pm)
PAUL AND JACKIE ELLIS Jackie Annette Tillery and Randall Paul Ellis were united in marriage at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Willow Lake Gardens in Weatherford. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend David Ramsey.
The bride is the daughter of Marion and Debra Tillery of Perrin. She is the granddaughter of the late Jack Francis and wife Georgia of Perrin, and the late P.R. Tillery, Sr. and wife Dorothy of Jacksboro.
The groom is the son of Terry Ellis of Pampa and David and Helena McKnight of Pampa. He is the grandson of Jean and the late Junior Ellis, and 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.