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(Photo/Ashley Anderson) Market at Tandy Hall owner Eric Waller shares insights about healthy food option market gaps at a JEDC community assessment workshop last week.

Local leaders assess community needs

10 months ago By Jacksboro Editor

Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation spearheaded a study of Jacksboro to determine the needs of the community and find solutions that align with the city’s values and development goals.

JEDC Director Brenda Tarpley said the main purpose of the EDC was to create jobs in the community by bringing in new services, businesses and improvements and working with those already established in Jacksboro to grow and expand.

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Jack County officials will dedicate the new Precinct 2 barn to late Commissioner Kenny Salazar at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31. Pictured is Kenny’s wife and now Commissioner Amy Salazar and Jack County Judge Keith Umphress. Photo/Ashley Anderson

County to dedicate barn to late commissioner

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

Jack County commissioners honor the memory of the late Commissioner Kenny Salazar by dedicating the newly constructed precinct 2 barn with a plaque in his name. The public is invited to attend the open house and dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31 at the barn, located at 337 FM 2210 in Perrin.

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Curious 11-year-old Cundiff resident Landyn Hines places 12th in the nationwide Jr. Ranger competition, which encourages kids to explore nature and learn about wildlife. Contributed photo/Staci Hines

Exploring the great outdoors

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

Jack County Jr. Ranger places 12th in nationwide competition Curious about the world around him, 11-year-old Cundiff resident Landyn Hines spends most of his time outdoors tending to his family’s farm and exploring nature.

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Jack County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries in east Jack County Sunday, June 22, recovering stolen items including firearms. Photo/Ashley Anderson

Two arrested in spree of vehicle burglaries

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

Jack County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries in east Jack County Sunday, June 22, recovering stolen items including firearms. Sheriff T-Bob Hauger said his office started receiving calls around 10 a.m.

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Jacksboro City Council members Shawnea’ Smith and Libby Gonzales are in favor of repaying the overpaid sales and use taxes back to the state comptroller’s office over a period of 48 months, with the state deducting about $2,700 per month from the city’s portion of monthly sales tax distributions. Photo/Ashley Anderson

Jacksboro to repay local sales and use taxes to state

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

City of Jacksboro is set to repay a portion of local sales and use taxes to the state after receiving a letter from the comptroller’s office stating two local taxpayers in the oil and gas industry overpaid a total of $129,184.32 in sales and use taxes.

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City selects new chief

10 months ago By Ashley Anderson

City of Jacksboro will hold a swearing-in ceremony for newly hired police chief Jerry Penny Monday, July 7 at City Hall. The public is invited to attend.

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4-H camps continue through July 22

11 months ago By Brian Smith

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service is sponsoring a number of summer day camps for children up to fifth grade this summer. All camps run from 9 a.m.

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Members of the community celebrate with Four Stars Ford as it opens at its new location in Jacksboro last week. Cutting the ribbon is dealership manager Floyd Goatcher. Four Star Ford opens at its new location in Jacksboro as the 2025 Ford dealer of the year in Texas, ranked by customers on cars.com. Photos/Ashley Barner

Ford dealership opens at new location

11 months ago By News Staff

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Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce dedicates the city’s newest outdoor space, College Hill Outdoor Park, featuring nine obstacles and two pickleball courts. Cutting the ribbon last Friday is Maxey Lewis along with her parents Jeff and Kori Lewis and brother Winston Lewis, family, supporters and friends. Photos/Ashley Barner

Ready to Roll: New park opened

11 months ago By News Staff

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Perrin-Whitt CISD School Board Vice President Mark Sims asks the board which projects to consider first if the district were to propose several smaller bonds rather than a larger bond to complete all projects. Photo/Ashley Barner

Survey says: Perrin-Whitt reviews survey results after May bond election fails

11 months ago By Ashley Barner

Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District received feedback as to why the school bond failed to pass the vote in May, with most respondents saying the bond did not address all needs of the district.

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