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In the minds of many, there’s nothing better than a good plate of fresh, hot catfish.

Lions Club installed their slate of 2022-2023 officers during a banquet June 8. Officers will assume their positions in July and be effective during the first meeting, to be held Wednesday, July 13. Club members thanked Lion Sweetheart Erin Jonas, left, and Past President Charlotte Haston for their work over the past year. Photo/Brian Smith

It wouldn’t be summer in Jacksboro without summer camps sponsored by the Texas A&M Extension Service of Jack County. The first camp for the summer was held last week with photography and arts and crafts. Camps will go on weekly throughout the summer and include sewing, cooking and others. For further information, contact the county office at 940-567-2132. Photos/Brian Smith

Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce members announced First Baptist Church was its Chamber Spotlight Business of the Month for June. Courtesy photo

Jacksboro ISD hosted its annual baseball camp last week with about 60 young people coming out to learn the finer parts of the sport taught by Jacksboro coaches and players. Photo/Brian Smith

Other camps went on around town in the evenings last week. Above, Coach Joel Hood had about 15 students out for track camp which runs Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here, he runs boys through some stretching drills. Left, Live Oak Baptist Church had its Vacation Bible School last week with activities, singing, dancing and all about learning and showing joy. Photos/Brian Smith

Habitat for Humanity is looking to make a difference in the community after the March tornado.