The Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce selected STOMP (Standing Together On Meth Prevention) as its Chamber Spotlight of the Month for April.
The Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Bucks and Hot Rods Liquor Store with a ribbon cutting Friday, April 21. Pictured at center are manager Missy Laughridge and owner Rod Heltzel.
Jacksboro City Council approved a proclamation declaring the month of May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. They were joined for a photo with members of the Guardians of the Children motorcycle group.
Legacy Texas employees present a $4,000 check Monday as a donation to the Concerned Citizens of Jack County, in the bank’s continued financial support of various community organizations and in appreciation for the outstanding service which is provided by the Center to so many residents. All of the Legacy Texas employees participate in the Meals on Wheels each week and have done so for several years, now.
The family of Jack Holder would like to wish him a happy 90th birthday Sunday, April 30. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with him Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Concerned Citizens of Jack County, 400 E. Pine St. in Jacksboro.
Jack County residents will have the opportunity to join in the 66th annual National Day of Prayer at noon Thursday, May 4.
All are welcome to join one of three gatherings in Jack County to prayer for the country.
The gathering places are Cabin Park in Bryson, the Main Street Bistro Courtyard in Jacksboro and the Perrin Volunteer Fire Department in Perrin.
Four Stars Ford brought its Drive 4UR School event to Jacksboro High Tuesday. Anyone who went through a test drive helped the school receive a $20 donation per test drive. Officials said they hoped to be able to make a donation to the Jacksboro ISD of at least $1,000. Here, Sharon Parsons gets ready to test drive a Mustang.
The Back to the Basics Fair, sponsored by Texas Agriflife Extension Service and Faith Community Hospital, is scheduled April 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jack County Fair Barn.
Speakers are scheduled hourly beginning at 9 a.m. with rainwater harvesting presented by Palo Pinto County Extension Agent Scott Mauney. At 10 a.m. a session on composting is scheduled. At 11 a.m., a wine making class taught by James Rice is on tap.
A community fixture for 40 years now, Concerned Citizens of Jack County continues to serve local residents with support, a good meal and camaraderie.
Director Russonna Jones-Briscoe, a Jacksboro native herself was getting ready for the organization’s annual fundraiser to be held Saturday evening, which is sold out for another year with more than 115 people expected. Jones-Briscoe says the community comes together for the organization, which is the reason it is still around now.
The Jacksboro Lions Club recognized Jacksboro Elementary School’s good citizens for the fourth six weeks. They are pictured with Lion President Joe Mitchell, from left, kindergartner Adalyn Kinder, first grader Braytin Newsome, second grader Weston Mitchell, third grader Joxan Delgado, fourth grader Wade Treadway and fifth grader Kylie Tullous.
