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DSHS hosting vaccine clinic May 15

1 year ago By News Staff

The Texas Department of State Health Services will hold an immunization clinic Thursday, May 15 at Live Oak Baptist Church. DSHS provides no charge immunizations for children and adults with no insurance; children who are under-insured (insurance does not cover vaccines); children on Medicaid, as well as the American Indian and Native Alaskan population.

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Commissioners Henry Birdwell, Jr. and Amy Salazar look over the bills during the Jack County Commissioners Court meeting Monday, April 28. Photo/Brian Smith

County seeking FEMA assistance after heavy rains, flooding

1 year ago By Brian Smith

After recent very heavy rains in the western part of the county, Jack County officials are looking for assistance to fix some of the problems. Emergency Management Coordinator Frank Hefner told commissioners debris on the side of the roads is one of the concerns right now.

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City, police chief agree to part ways

1 year ago By Brian Smith

After a several month discussion, the city of Jacksboro and Police Chief Bryan Corb have agreed to a separation agreement. No details of the agreement have been released, but the foundation of the agreement has been finalized, Corb said.

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Changes in city council, JISD

1 year ago By Brian Smith

The unofficial election results were released for Jack County with contested races for the city of Jacksboro, Jacksboro ISD, Bryson ISD and a Perrin-Whitt CISD bond election. Former city of Jacksboro mayor Alton Morris, Jr., won back his old position while Shawnea Smith won the vacated Place 2 alderman spot from Brandon Sisson, who did not run for reelection.

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Jacksboro High School college prep teacher Hillary Deffebach receives congratulations and awards from Animal Control Officer Mike Booher during the Monday, April 28 city council meeting. Deffebach and her students do community service work for a number of community organizations. Photo/Brian Smith

JHS program honored for community service

1 year ago By Brian Smith

Hillary Deffebach has a wall in her Jacksboro High School classroom dedicated to community service, showing the programs and events happening throughout the community. Deffebach, who teaches college preparatory classes, requires the 53 students in her program to each complete 30 community service hours every year.

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PWCISD bond issue fails

1 year ago By Brian Smith

The Perrin-Whitt CISD bond issue failed by a mere 10 votes and district officials said they will regroup. Unofficial voting results released Saturday, May 3 showed 142 votes against and 132 votes for.

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JEDC grant canceled

1 year ago By Brian Smith

A federal grant the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation set to be used for its industrial park entrance and to build infrastructure has been canceled by the federal government. JEDC Executive Director Brenda Tarpley said the $1.5 million American Rescue Plan Act grant, which was allocated in part for state and local governments, was canceled for work not having started after two years.

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(Photo/Brian Smith) Tyler Harmonson looks over unofficial election results. Harmonson won the Place 5 alderman position.

Morris wins mayor seat; Harmonson, Smith win new council positions

1 year ago By Brian Smith

The unofficial election results were released for Jack County with contested races for the city of Jacksboro, Jacksboro ISD, Bryson ISD and a Perrin-Whitt CISD bond election.

Former city of Jacksboro mayor Alton Morris, Jr., won back his old position while Shawnea Smith won the vacated Place 2 alderman spot from Brandon Sisson, who did not run for reelection.

Tyler Harmonson won the alderman Place 5 position over incumbent John Moffit. Moffit was appointed to fill former councilman Stewart Chalmers’ position when Chalmers moved out of the city limits.

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A large crowd of Jacksboro city employees and residents gathered Tuesday, April 22 in City Hall for a city council meeting. After a nearly three-hour executive session, no action was taken on the employment status of the city manager or contemplated or threatened litigation by the police chief. Photo/Brian Smith

Council retains city manager, takes no action on contract

1 year ago By Brian Smith

Jacksboro City Council took no action Tuesday on two matters involving the employment status, duties, or contract of City Manager Mike Smith along with consultation with an attorney regarding contemplated or threatened litigation by Police Chief Bryan Corb.

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David Sloan, back left, speaks to Bryson ISD board members about upgrading both baseball and softball facilities during the Monday, April 21 meeting. Photo/Brian Smith

BISD considering new baseball field

1 year ago By Brian Smith

A possible new baseball field for the Bryson Cowboys was discussed Monday, April 21 at the Bryson ISD board meeting. Resident David Sloan brought the idea to the board.

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