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Foster program starting at city animal shelter

A proposed quarantine facility for the animal shelter, as well as a fostering program, was discussed at the Jacksboro City Council meeting Monday, March 11. City Manager Mike Smith said the nearest one to town is about 30-40 miles away, with Graham and Bowie not having one. The Friends of the Jacksboro Animal Shelter approached the city and will be working together on fundraising for the project. It will be separate from the present facility with sewer and water being hooked on to the facility.

JPD looking at new software

In an attempt to have everyone locally using the same software and expediting the ticket process, Jacksboro Police Department officials are looking to change what they’re using. City Manager Mike Smith said the county and Justice of the Peace courts and the Jack County Sheriff’s Office are using a software called Kologik with the JPD using Caliber which it has used for many years.

Valenzuela heading to state

Jacksboro High School senior Landrie Valenzuela heads into her fourth straight trip to the state powerlifting championships, ready to leave Frisco’s Comerica Center with a medal. She is currently tied for second in her division, but says the division is very competitive this year with girls from Millsap and City View also in the mix.

Grant work begins this summer

Jacksboro officials will be spending the last six months of the year working on making getting around Archer and Church Streets a little easier. City Manager Mike Smith and city staff have been working on getting a grant for the project for the last few years but several things, including grant administrators, have slowed the process down.