News Stories
Jack County Judge Keith Umphress made a declaration of local readiness for a public health emergency on Monday afternoon while the Jacksboro city council declared a local disaster for public health
By Nathan Lawson
The Jacksboro ISD school board approved a resolution which will give superintendent Dwain Milam the power to continue paying all hourly workers in full as well as a host of other responsibilities.
By Nathan Lawson
The Jacksboro ISD school board took action during its meeting Tuesday, March 18, naming a replacement for outgoing Jacksboro Elementary School Principal Aaron Hannah.
By Nathan Lawson
Bryson ISD Superintendent Greg London presented a preliminary plan for the COVID-19 pandemic closure to the school board Monday, March 16, before finalizing some plans later in the week.
By Nathan Lawson
Sports
ARCHER CITY – Josh Pierce took the mound for Jacksboro Thursday hoping to tame the host Wildcats with his arm.
After its first win of the year in Miller Grove two days prior, Perrin’s baseball team continued a successful turn by splitting a pair of games in the American Cancer Society Tournament at Henriet
BOWIE – Perrin had a cold first half shooting which enabled Saint Jo to take control early and knock the Pirates from the postseason with a 55-33 Region III-A bi-district win Feb.
Lifestyles
After a successful first year, the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce is hosting another Outdoor Expo and ChiliFest Saturday, Nov. 2.
Jacksboro High School students participated in “adulting” classes Oct. 23, after their college day in Graham.
The Jack County Museum building is one of the oldest in Jack County, built by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cooper in 1882.
Region 9 Education Service Center will soon begin offering its fall classes for adult students seeking to earn their high school equivilency diploma (GED) or to non-native English speakers looking
Obituaries
Michael Lee Underwood, 45, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was born Jan. 7, 1975 in Eastland. Michael was an avid hunter, great fisherman and a Dallas Cowboys fan through and through.
Sandra Kay Tuel passed away March 20, 2020 in Wichita Falls. A memorial service for Sandra will be held at a later date.
Edward Wallace Miller passed away March 15, 2020 surrounded by loved ones in Katy. Born Dec.
Wesley Allen Damron left his home on earth Sunday, March 15, 2020 and is now at peace in Heaven.
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