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About 100 Jack County students had the opportunity to find out what the real world is all about during an exercise at Jacksboro High School. Entitled “Welcome to the Real World”, Texas AgriLife Extension Service and County Extension Agents Alinda Cox, Charlie Martin and several volunteers helped give high school students the skills needed to financially navigate the real world.

Long Term Recovery Committee members received updates on volunteers coming to town and cases being worked during a meeting earlier this month. Volunteer Coordinator Harva Kuykendall said as many as eight teams of volunteers will be coming to town to assist in construction and recovery efforts later this year.

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In a meeting that took just 37 minutes in regular session, Jacksboro aldermen adopted a number of resolutions and ordinances. Aldermen gave final approval authorizing City Manager Mike Smith to approve variances for the reconstruction of homes on properties affected by the March 21, 2022 tornado.

Jacksboro ISD Superintendent Brad Burnett speaks during a recent meeting. JISD approved a $47.5 million bond issue, which will appear on the May ballot.