Jackrabbits drop Pirates
Perrin’s boys basketball team, ranked No. 5 in Class A and fresh off a tournament win in Electra the weekend before, came back to District 12-A action Tuesday, Jan. 2 looking to get a win over No.1-ranked Graford.
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Digital safety discussed
Digital safety has become more of an issue with the advent of social media. Nearly 60% of children admit to have been cyberbullies, having been called a name or had false rumors spread about them.
Commissioners approve new jailer
Jack County Commissioners approved reinstating a jailer position to the Jack County Jail as part of their regular Tuesday, Oct. 9 meeting.
ESL update given to JISD board
An update on the district’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program was given as part of the Jacksboro ISD’s board meeting Monday, Oct. 9.
JYSA Peewee falls to Vernon
Brian Smith news@jacksboronewspapers.com Jacksboro’s Pee Wee football team had problems handling kickoff returns, leading to a pair of Vernon touchdowns. That was all the visitors needed in posting a 32-0 win over the host Tigers Saturday at Tiger Stadium.
JYSA Midgets win, 18-0
Running just one play in a half will not win you many games. That is what Vernon’s Midget football team was held to… and Jacksboro picked up a quarterback sack on that as the Tigers took advantage of turnovers to post an 18-0 win over the visiting Lions at Tiger Stadium Jacksboro goes to 2-4 in Top of Texas Youth Football League play with the visitors dropping to 1-5.
JV White beats Peaster
It’s hard to beat someone three times in one year. Jacksboro’s JV White football team, which had beaten Peaster in the previous two meetings, had its hands full with the visiting Greyhounds for more than three quarters Thursday, Oct.
DSHS holding flu shot clinic this Thursday
The Texas Department of State Health Services will offer a flu vaccination clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at Live Oak Baptist Church, located at 1014 Wichita Ave. in Jacksboro. This will be a walk-in clinic for children and adults.
