The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics wrapped up at the Jack County Courthouse where 78 participants made the 1.5-mile run to the finish line in downtown Jacksboro.
The run, which was held Friday, March 20, started at The Market at Tandy Hall and ended on the courthouse steps where the torch, or Flame of Hope, was held high as a symbol of unity, compassion and purpose.
Come spend an evening under the big top in Jacksboro with the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus featuring acts with big cats, performing dogs, high-flying aerialists and trapeze artists and more.
Sponsored by the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce, the circus comes to the Twin Lakes Community Activity Center for two performances starting at 5 and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kylee Stokey said inviting the circus was an exciting way to engage the community with family-friendly fun appropriate for any age.
The city of Jacksboro is one step closer to securing funding for the construction of a new water treatment facility.
City council members approved three resolutions Monday, March 9 authorizing the city to take on new debt to complete the project.
City Manager Mike Smith said as the city looked to overhaul its aging water treatment facility, help came in the form of two $3 million grants and a $19 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Horizon Career College opened its doors in Jacksboro, on a mission to help students discover strengths and develop skills needed to be successful in the workplace.
Founder and president of Horizon Career College Jessica Rhea visited with the Jacksboro Lions Club over lunch Wednesday, March 11, showcasing new opportunities that directly benefit the community on a local level.
Rhea said Jacksboro was the perfect location for the career college, serving as a hub for surrounding communities.
Jack County Commissioners and the Jacksboro City Council reached an agreement for the lease of county-owned property to the city for the relocation of the bulk water distribution station.
The county and the city have been in talks over the last year to reach an agreement favorable to both parties. The commissioners court voted Monday, Feb. 23 to accept an agreement that traded the cost to lease the land in lieu of paying the monthly wastewater fee at the Jack County Law Enforcement Center—an average cost of $650 per month.
Faith Community Hospital has reached an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas to return the hospital to in-network status, expanding access to healthcare for patients and families in Jack County and the surrounding region.
Faith Community Health Systems announced in a press release Wednesday, March 4 the hospital in Jacksboro had reached an agreement with the health benefits provider, marking a step forward in its mission to provide quality health care services in a rural setting.
Those utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be restricted from buying candy or sweetened beverages with their Lone Star Cards in Texas starting in April.
In the state of Texas, SNAP is supplied through a Lone Star Card that can be used similar to a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP.
These funds cannot be used to purchase tobacco, alcohol or to pay for owed food bills or purchase of items that cannot be eaten or drank. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food online.
The Jack County Appraisal District is seeking approval from local taxing entities to acquire and remodel a new facility in Jacksboro as its current office building was reaching a point beyond repair.
The JCAD Board of Directors met Friday, Feb. 27 and adopted a resolution authorizing the board chairman and chief appraiser to acquire property at 203 South Church Street in Jacksboro for a cost not to exceed $500,000. The cost included the purchase of the building along with any remodeling work necessary to create functional office space for the district.
Four local business owners held a panel discussion to help entrepreneurs get started off on the right foot, sharing steps taken to get started, lessons learned along the way and ways to forge a unique path.
In a joint effort between the Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation, Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce and Jack County Extension Office, Start Something—From Idea to Real Income was the first installment of several panel discussions planned for entrepreneurs to find success when starting a new business.
After celebrating its 10-year anniversary in October of last year, STOMP, or Standing Together on Meth Prevention, is making moves to expand its outreach into Wise County.
The move started last school year when Chico ISD reached out to the organization for an anti-bullying program, and this year STOMP started its drug prevention education program there as well.
“We’ve been working on getting into Wise County fully,” STOMP Student Relations Specialist Heather Crowley said. “We’ve been doing pitch presentations and talking to counselors and superintendents."
