Jacksboro police and fire officials will now have more assistance when addressing mental health issues. An ordinance approved by aldermen Monday, March 25 amended the city personnel policy manual.
Jacksboro High School’s track teams had its final pre-district track meet Wednesday, March 27 in Krum. The varsity girls placed 3rd, led by Kylie Tullous who broke her own school record by winning the pole vault with an 11’ effort.
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.
Charlie Phariss decided to fellow the yellow brick road to Kansas. Phariss, a Jacksboro High School senior, signed a national letter of intent to play softball at Kansas Christian College earlier this month.
Board members approved the Jacksboro ISD calendar for 2024-25 during the Monday, March 18 meeting. JISD Assistant Superintendent Sara Mathis told the board the District Improvement Committee approved the calendar unanimously.
A Graham man was killed early Friday morning west of Bryson after a two-vehicle collision. According to Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Juan Gutierrez, the wreck occurred at 5:14 a.m.