It was a full house at Faith Community Hospital over the August 12-15 weekend, when three babies were born within 24 hours. In fact, five babies were born in the hospital in only four days—a record for FCH. The parents of these children took advantage of the maternity services at the new FCH facility, which provides a comfortable experience for young families.
The Wichita Falls Council of Royal and Select Masters is hosting an area photography contest.
Photographers may enter their 8x10 photographs in black and white or color by sending a $10 entry fee per photo along with their name, address, phone number and an email address for corresponding.
Photos should be sent in a sleeve.
There will be 3 categories: historic, outdoor and abstract. Photos should be labeled on the back with name, contact information and which category it is to be entered. Checks may be payable to WF Council #140.
A band of brothers to perform at First Assembly of God Sunday.
The Teen Challenge of Texas men at TCOT SA Band San Antonio are putting their talent to good use. They started a band of musicians and singers called the TC Brothers Band.
The Jacksboro Middle School cheerleaders had a successful week of camp at Texas Christian University.
The cheerleaders took home two gold superior ribbons for their sideline evaluations, one blue superior ribbon for their extreme routine, and two spirit sticks.
Two “Pin It Forward” leadership awards were given to Alex Holman and Brynn Pardue for displaying great leadership skills and positive attitudes throughout camp.
The annual Paradise Main Street Festival is planned for September 24 this year. The event is held each year on the fourth Saturday of September and serves as a fundraiser for the Paradise Historical Society.
Funds raised from the festival from vendor fees, sponsorships, auction and raffle proceeds support the events and annual efforts of the historical society, such as maintenance of the Paradise Veterans Park, local history events and a local museum.
Faith Community Hospital is pleased to unveil a sculpture by a local artist in the hospital’s new mammography suite. The sculpture, which depicts a woman in a bed of flowers, is the work of Loren Jones, an artist from Jacksboro.
This work is the latest addition to a number of photographs taken by residents of Jack County that were recently put on display in the newly built FCH hospital building, which opened its doors nearly a year ago.
The Department of State Health Services will be conducting a Back to School Immunization Clinic in
Jacksboro, at Live Oak Baptist Church, 1014 Wichita Ave., on Thursday, August 18, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Vaccines are available for kindergarten, seventh grade, and college entry. All infant immunizations will also be offered. Adult immunizations are available to those who qualify.
Legacy Texas donated $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jack County Tuesday, Aug. 2.
Staff members from the Kindred at Home office blanket the community throughout August, distributing food collection bags and gathering donations for the Jacksboro Community Food Pantry as part of the company’s 12th Annual Food Drive.
The Friends of the Jacksboro Animal Shelter will host an adoption and hot dog lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at Tractor Supply. The lunch includes a hot dog or sausage on a stick, chips and bottled water. The adoption fee is $30 which includes spay or neuter, microchipping and vaccines.
