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The last six months of 2024 were interesting, including an emergency plane landing, Jack County sheriff resigning due to health remains in a 40-year-old cold case being identified… and that was just in July. A recap of the final six months of 2024 follows.

After delays on getting fire equipment to the county, three new tanker trucks are expected to be delivered in Jack County over the next 60 days. Jack County Rural Fire Department Chief Jason Jennings told Jack County commissioners at a Monday, Dec.

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After public comments and a closed session, city of Jacksboro officials agreed to hold off on hiring a third party to investigate the recent actions of the city manager. City council members decided Monday, Dec.

The Hydra was a serpent-beast in ancient Greek mythology. The monster possessed a remarkable regeneration superpower. When the head was removed, two more would grow back in its place, making the beast almost impossible to destroy. The legend claims that Hercules killed the Hydra by cutting off the heads as his partner cauterized the necks and prevented them from growing again. Even Hercules needed a little help.

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Following the expansion of the Repsol Solar Farm inside the boundaries of Bryson ISD, board members approved an amended application for the project Monday, Dec. 16.