Jacksboro Newspapers

Trooper makes 4-pound drug bust in Antelope

A Jack County traffic stop and then pursuit involving four agencies resulted in a drug bust of more than 4 pounds of methamphetamine. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Trevor Topper stopped a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe just south of Antelope on...

City eyes block grant for streets

The City of Jacksboro is likely to receive a more than $400,000 grant for street work soon. City Manager Mike Smith reported at the city council regular meeting Monday that Jacksboro had been “tentatively approved” for a Community Development Block...

Car theft leads to drug arrest

A stolen vehicle complaint resulted in a methamphetamine arrest Friday, Aug. 11. Jack County Sheriff Tom Spurlock said a complainant called the sheriff’s office at about 2:36 p.m that day and reported Teresa Dyane Degarmo, 30, of Perrin had stolen...

First day enrollment reported

Bryson ISD Principal Eric Wilson reported first-day enrollment at his school Wednesday included 254 students. That is down slightly from last year’s first day which saw 267 students. Jacksboro ISD Superintendent Dwain Milam reported an increase in...

Ag Commissioner candidate stumps in Jacksboro

Palo Pinto County rancher and retired US Air Force Col. Kim Olson spoke to about 30 voters at Jacksboro City Hall Saturday. Olson outlined her reasons for running for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. She began her stump by speaking to how...

Tax Assessor's office to relocate temporarily

The Jack County Tax Assessor/Collector’s office will be closed Monday, Aug. 14. The office will relocate temporarily from Room 209 in the Jack County Courthouse to the Assembly Room in the basement due to remodeling. Business will resume at 8 a.m....

News Stories

Trooper makes 4-pound drug bust in Antelope

A Jack County traffic stop and then pursuit involving four agencies resulted in a drug bust of more than 4 pounds of methamphetamine.

By Cherry Rushin

Bryson plans for festival

BRYSON – Council members approved a $3,500 budget for the Festival in the Park event scheduled for Oct. 7 during Monday night’s regular meeting.

By Brian Smith

City eyes block grant for streets

The City of Jacksboro is likely to receive a more than $400,000 grant for street work soon.

By Cherry Rushin

Sports

SEason FB tickets on sale Monday

Season tickets for JHS football games will go on sale Monday, Aug. 21. Season ticket holders that purchased tickets last year will have one week to purchase their tickets.

Archer City finishes off varsity VB

Van Halen had a popular song in the 1980’s entitled “Finish What You Started”. Jacksboro’s varsity volleyballers could learn a thing or two from the title.

Bryson sweeps past Breckenridge

A knockdown, drag out battle ensued Tuesday afternoon between Bryson and Breckenridge as part of a three-team matchup in Jacksboro.

Obituaries

Ruthey Fae Rhodes Mazey Alcorn

Ruthey Fae Rhodes Maxey Alcorn, 82, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Graham. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 2 p.m.