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Despite a strong overall start to the season for the Lady Pirates, they were not able to get the job done as they fell to the Poolville Lady Monarchs in three sets Friday, Sept. 12 at home.

This was a loss where head coach Rebekah Bland said the team’s energy felt low, and some of that she attributes to herself as she’s been sick recently.

“We’ll regroup and be ready to go Tuesday,” Bland said. “They feed off of me a lot and I’ve been sick. I haven’t been at practice since Monday.”

The Perrin-Whitt Pirates did their job this past weekend picking up a win over the Rising Star Wildcats 50-38. This was a game that went back and forth scoring wise but the Pirates ultimately pulled away in the end.

“It feels good,” Pirates head coach Kevin Lloyd said. “Anytime you can come away with the victory, no matter how you get there, it’s good to get the win.”

The Wildcats actually scored first in the contest with a 35 yard passing touchdown in the first quarter.

City of Bryson adopted a tax rate of $0.570000 per $100 valuation, an increase of 7.55%, following a public hearing Wednesday, Aug. 27.

The rate adopted was higher than the no new revenue rate of $0.481306 per $100 valuation, but less than the voter approval rate of $0.571502 per $100 valuation.

City officials scheduled a town hall meeting for 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in the Bryson school cafeteria to discuss the state of the city.

The City of Bryson will have to find a way to maintain the current wastewater treatment facilities until new facilities are online, a process that could take three years or more with costs estimated over $1 million.

The Jack County commissioners signed an order of special election Monday, Sept. 8 for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election. The judge signed a joint election agreement and contract for election services between the county and Perrin-Whitt CISD for a bond election.

The $28,220,000 bond focuses on maintaining aging facilities, enhancing campus safety and security and expanding student engagement.

City of Jacksboro adopted the proposed budget and a tax rate increase of $0.710000 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2025-2026 following a public hearing Monday, Sept. 8, adding approximately $23.67 (1.945%) more to the annual tax bill for the average homeowner.

City council voted on a proposed rate of $0.695901 in August as city officials continued to work to balance the proposed budget. City Manager Mike Smith said even after making cuts to the budget, the city still came up about $25,000 short.

Friends of the Jacksboro Animal Shelter will receive a $25,000 contribution from Jack County after volunteers pleaded their case to commissioners Monday, Sept. 8 to reinstate funding for the next fiscal year.

Commissioners elected to remove $30,000 in annual funding to animal control from the 2025-2026 budget before adopting it Monday, Aug. 25, saying they had not received an annual report to justify the spending.

The Texas Education Agency released preliminary school district financial integrity ratings for the 2024-2025 school year in August where Perrin-Whitt CISD received an A rating for superior achievement. A public hearing to review ratings is scheduled for the next regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16.

After a leaking roof leads to interior water damage at Jacksboro City Hall, city officials will seek estimates to repair the damage without breaking the bank.

Ceiling panels were removed inside council chambers as staff members searched for the source of the leak. City Secretary Shalyn Burritt said the roof does not leak when it rains, but rather when water pools on the roof.

Jacksboro is gearing up to commemorate its big day as committee volunteers with the sesquicentennial celebration finalize details for the big weekend, happening alongside homecoming festivities Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of Jacksboro, known for its rich frontier history and community spirit.

After fundraising, sponsorships and donations, the committee exceeded their goal by about $8,000—enough for last minute additions and unexpected expenses.