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Jacksboro ISD was approved for a loan for just over $1 million to upgrade facility lighting across all campuses to more energy efficient LED lighting. With savings on energy costs estimated at $110,000 per year, the project was expected to pay for itself over about nine years. Photo/Ashley Anderson

$1M JISD lighting project expected to pay for itself

10 months ago By Jacksboro Editor

Jacksboro ISD was approved for an energy conservation loan for just over $1 million to install LED lighting at all campus facilities not affected by the 2023 school bond.

Issued by the State Energy Conservation Office through the Texas Comptroller, the district was approved for $1,051,774 to complete the project. The loan was guaranteed at 2.5% for up to 15 years.

JISD previously applied for the program, but with limited funding available the district was denied.

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Region 9 Education Service Center representative Alex Shank presents Bluebonnet Learning curriculum concepts to the Jacksboro School Board. Photo/Ashley Anderson

Staff in training

10 months ago By Jacksboro Editor

Jacksboro ISD teachers and staff will use new teaching materials this school year, implementing a program meant to align learning across grade levels to bolster student success. A training session was held Monday, July 21 for JISD board members.

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Sesquicentennial planning continues through final weeks

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

With just nine weeks to go, planning for Jacksboro’s sesquicentennial celebration is well underway with activities coinciding with Jacksboro’s homecoming weekend in September. The planning committee has booked entertainment and considered arrangements for vendors around the courthouse square, but they’re still looking for more volunteers and event hosts for the celebration scheduled Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27.

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City of Jacksboro will hold a public hearing Monday, July 28 to discuss ways to alleviate congested traffic near the middle school. Photo/Ashley Anderson

City considers one-way streets, no parking near middle school campus

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

In an effort to reduce school traffic congestion, the city of Jacksboro has scheduled a public hearing to discuss altering traffic patterns on 4th and 6th streets near Jacksboro Middle School. The public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m.

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Former JISD staffer accepts plea in 2022 case

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

Former Jacksboro High School paraprofessional Elizabeth Bondarets was placed under seven years of deferred adjudication probation following a plea hearing at the 227th Judicial District Court of Jack County Friday, July 11.

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The Stephens County Commissioners Court approved multiple budget amendments for the Jack County Sheriff’s Office, one of which will fund school resource officer positions for Jacksboro, Bryson and Perrin. Photo/Ashley Anderson

County approves JCSO budget amendments

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

The county approved three budget amendments for the Jack County Sheriff’s Office last week to fund school resource officer positions, the purchase of three patrol vehicles and the county portion of Worker’s Compensation salary at the sheriff’s office. All budget amendments would come from the reserve fund.

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After years of illegal dumping and thefts, relief is in sight for Jack County Clothes Closet as the sheriff’s office vows to take action. Coordinator Eleanor Nelson says in recent years the problem has only gotten worse. Photo/Ashley Anderson

Sheriff’s office pursuing thefts, illegal dumping at Clothes Closet

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

Relief is in sight for the Jack County Clothes closet after a follow-up meeting with the sheriff’s office and county commissioners where all parties decided there was more to be done to dissuade reoccurring thefts and illegal dumping.

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County considers FTZs

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

Jack County is considering joining the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport foreign trade zone, a move that could benefit local businesses and industries while affecting ad valorem taxes assessed by local entities.

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City of Jacksboro will hold a public hearing Monday, July 28 to discuss ways to alleviate congested traffic near the middle school.

Jacksboro considers one-way streets, no parking near middle school campus

10 months ago By Jacksboro Editor

In an effort to reduce school traffic congestion, the City of Jacksboro has scheduled a public hearing for 5:30 p.m.

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Jacksboro Planning and Zoning Commission members recommend city council issue a special use permit for a tobacco and vape shop to be located on West Belknap, saying it was a good location for the business. Pictured from left are committee members Patti Zuber and Jackie Rhoten.

Tobacco and vape shop zoning request approved

10 months ago By Jacksboro Editor

The City of Jacksboro approved a special use permit for a tobacco and vape shop, to be located at 511 West Belknap Street, following a public hearing Monday, July 14.

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