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Voters living in Jack County Precinct 3 which includes the southwest portion of the county will have the opportunity to select a new county commissioner during the Nov. 8 general election.

Current Pct. 3 Commissioner Jimmie Cozart announced his retirement late last year and running to fill his position are Republican Henry Birdwell, Jr. and Democrat Chuck Bilby.

Both candidates answered questions during an interview this week. 

Their answers are as follows.

Why would you like to serve as a county commissioner?

The success of a Jacksboro community improvement effort will soon be recognized.

The Texas Midwest Community Network, a collaborative of 51 member communities to promote growth, announced this week that Jacksboro is one of two cities, the other being Haskell, within the organization to be honored with a Community Achievement Award at the 23rd Annual Texas Midwest Conference, Oct. 26 in Abilene.

Despite heavy rains over the past few months which have caused some delays in the construction of the Faith Community Hospital Wellness Center, work has begun to roll again.

FCH Administrator Frank Beaman said steel and framing for the facility are now up. More importantly the roof decking is expected to be installed next week.

Beaman said that will be huge as far as continued construction is concerned and that the facility is getting into the homestretch.

The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 general election is Tuesday, Oct. 11. To register to vote, complete a Texas Voter Registration application and submit it to the county voter registrar.

Voter registration cards may be mailed or dropped off in person. To drop off, take to the Jack County Voter Registrar/Tax Assessor Collector’s office in Room 209 in the courthouse by 5 p.m. Tuesday. If mailed, a voter registration must be postmarked by Oct. 11.

The registrar’s office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jacksboro Homecoming week kicked off with the bonfire Friday night.

Former Dallas Cowboy Eugene Lockhart fired up the crowd with an inspirational message encouraging all to look to God for strength.

“If you fall down, hope you fall on your back because if you can look up, you can get up,” he said.

A group of seniors then threw their torches to light the fire.

Friday’s parade was the biggest ever with 62 parade entries.

A Jacksboro student is making plans to build a dock at Lake Jacksboro.

Johnny Callan, president of the Jacksboro FFA chapter, sought a community service project as part of his acceptance as one of 10 Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholars this year.

The program originated when Ford donated $1 million to FFA.

“But they didn’t just want to donate the money, they wanted something in return,” Callan said during a presentation to the city council during its regular meeting Monday. 

Members of the Jack County 4-H group came to Commissioners Court Monday to discuss a proclamation honoring National 4-H Week Oct. 2-8.

Dalton Birdwell spoke of the Clover Campaign which Tractor Supply Company will be sponsoring for 4-H next month where people can make donations to benefit 4-H. All proceeds made at the Jacksboro TSC stay in the county, according to County Extension Agent Alinda Cox.

This year's Homecoming has 20 queen nominees. Five finalists will be determined during the coronation ceremony immediately following the parade Friday in the Jacksboro High School gym.

The class princesses will also be named during the coronation.

Bryson High School celebrated Homecoming 2016 Friday, Sept. 23.

Emily Alaniz was selected as the 2016 Homecoming Queen during a ceremony at half-time in the game against Woodson.

Also during the ceremony, Geneva Day and Benny Huggins were named the 2016 Bryson Coming Home King and Queen.

The Bryson Cowboys pulled off a win 61-16 win against Woodson.