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Jack County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 officer and handler on the streets after the retirement of the former officer Xena late last year. Deputy Katie Thompson spent a year and a half in Wise County before coming to Jack County.

Jacksboro Education Foundation members are waiting anxiously for the work to begin but are staying busy with “behind the scenes” work. JEF President Jason Johnson said the foundation is waiting for its non-profit designation from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) before it can start raising money.

Jacksboro ISD officials are looking into the possibility of allowing home school student participation in district activities such as band and athletics. School board members heard the arguments of Jake and Crystal Hettinger, who homeschool their children, about the possibility of doing just that.

After suffering some medical issues involving his brain late last year, Jack County Commissioner Precinct 2 Kenny Salazar died Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Kyndal Ray Edwards arrived Saturday, Feb. 15 in Jack County as part of his walk across America campaign to raise awareness for mental health and drug addiction recovery.

Bryson resident Charlie Edmonson had some questions for council members about Lake Bryson and road maintenance. At the Monday, Feb.