Lifestyles

Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the summer semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. 

The Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 12 semester hours during the summer semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0.

Among those recognized were sophomore Katelin Bailey of Jacksboro. Bailey is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences.

Concerned Citizens has received several donations. Donating to the general fund were the Devon Energy Employees, Norvill Construction, Darla Jackson, Billy and Janice Pursley, Delta Kappa Gama, Jerry and Tracey Graybill, Gail and Mike Bialas, Dorothy Prunty, and Jean Henderson. The Southwest Baptist Church gives a monthly mission donation to the center. The Lord’s Acre gave for the centers upkeep.

The Jacksboro FFA has received several awards at the 88th Annual State Convention.

Legacy Texas employees present a $3,000 check as a donation to the Concerned Citizens of Jack County in appreciation for the outstanding service which is provided by the center to residents.

Legacy Texas employees participate in the Meals on Wheels program each week and have done so for many years.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jack County hosted a Lego contest Wednesday afternoon at the Main Street Bistro Courtyard.

Approximately 40 children participated by building structures out of Legos and submitting their creations for judging.

The winning Lego builder was Judit Herrera. She won an air hockey table.

All participants received a set of Legos.

The Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce has selected Clinton Farris, RPLS Surveying and Mapping as its Chamber Spotlight for July.

The nomination stated: “They are an awesome part of the Jacksboro businesses located on the square. Their windows are interesting for those passing by, enhancing the look of downtown. Their customer care is also excellent. They support all Chamber events and activities. They are a business that helps ‘Make Jacksboro Better’.

Jack County AgriLife Extension hosted cooking camp Tuesday at First United Methodist Church.

Extension camps will continue with outdoor camp Monday, arts and crafts camp Tuesday, science camp Wednesday and photography camp Friday. For more information, contact Alinda Cox at 940-567-2014. 

More than 1,000 key women educators attended The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International’s 87th Texas State Convention June 23-25, 2016, at the Frisco Convention Center in Frisco, Texas. Local educators attending the convention from the Lambda Rho Chapter were Dr. Liz Spears, state communications/publicity committee member; Terri Stretcher, outgoing chapter president; and Peggy Clayton, incoming chapter president. Dr. Spears is head of the math department, student council sponsor, and testing coordinator for Jacksboro High School. Terri Stretcher is the Jacksboro Middle School counselor.