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Fort Richardson’s impact on the local community continues to improve. ParkInterpreterChris Yarborough spoke to Jacksboro Lions recently and said visitor numbers continue to go up from 56,726 visitors in 2022 to 66,386 visitors last year in both day and overnight park guests.

Jacksboro churches hosted Holy Week lunches last week where residents got to fellowship over a good meal provided by the churches and hosted at First United Methodist Church. Above, FUMC Pastor Dr. Chad Johnson is accompanied by Lanna Moxley during a hymn, while right, The Light Pastor Josh Norvill provides the word.

Jack County Commissioners began the process of purchasing new vehicles for the Jack County Sheriff’s Office. Jack County Judge Keith Umphress, who attended the meeting via Zoom, said the county needed to consider getting a transport van with the potential of 20 inmates from Collin County being housed there.

A guaranteed maximum price of $47,070,726 for bond items was approved by Jacksboro ISD board members during a special board meeting Thursday, March 28. The price was below the $47.5 million approved by voters during the May 2023 bond issue.

Jacksboro officials will be raising fees on private party reservations at the swimming pool. Aldermen approved the measure during the Monday, March 25 meeting.

No action on increasing Jack County Jail staff until after the May sheriff runoff. Jack County Commissioners opted to take no action on the subject after commissioners had qualms with doing anything until the sheriff runoff is decided and the winner could voice their opinion.