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An environmental testing firm found no asbestos in the district courtroom at the Jack County Courthouse. County Judge Keith Umphress told commissioners at a Monday, March 24 meeting that Flint Consulting tested the ceiling, miniblinds and everything came back clear.

Having been 12 years since Bryson ISD purchased a regular school bus, board members are considering doing just that. Superintendent Greg London told the board at its Monday, March 24 meeting the reasons the boys basketball team took charter buses to several of its playoff games.

Bethann Richard was simply trying to do what the Lord wanted. Recently unemployed three years ago, Richard listened to what the Lord was saying to her.

Jacksboro ISD board members received a tour of the Career and Technology Education Building and the seventh and eighth grade campus on Monday, March 17. Construction Supervisor Mark Namey and JISD Superintendent Brad Burnett led the tours.

JD Struxness has rodeo in his blood. He and his sisters have been riding and competing since they were kids, Struxness, who has lived in Perrin for the last four years, said.

Jacksboro ISD board members continued to discuss allowing homeschool students to take part in JISD events. Some area districts are allowing homeschool student participation, including Bridgeport and Burkburnett.