Sales tax returns continue to increase
Both Jack County cities saw substantial increases in their sales tax returns over last November’s numbers. Jacksboro received $184,151.78, a nearly 41% increase from last November’s returns of $130,696.82.
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Cookin’ up some fun
It’s the age old question that has just one answer here: Does chili need beans? Still, it was heard being asked around many chili camps at the annual ChiliFest on the Jacksboro downtown square Saturday. Most of them agreed that it does not but there were still at least one that opted to put them in anyway.
Immunization clinic tomorrow
The Texas Department of State Health Services will hold an immunization clinic Thursday, Nov. 17 at Live Oak Baptist Church, located at 1014 Wichita Avenue.
Children’s anxiety workshop offered
With everything a child has to go through these days, it’s natural for them to experience some anxiety, no matter how well-adjusted they may seem. That’s why the Jacksboro ISD’s School Health Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Working Through Anxiety with Children workshop at 5:30 p.m.
Keely Payne takes over Chamber
The Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce welcomes Keely Hamman Payne as the new executive director. Payne, daughter of Bob and Sarah Hamman, grew up in Jacksboro and recently moved back with her husband, William Payne.
Toys for Tots coming
For the seventh straight year, VFW Post 8914 is doing Toys 4 Tots for local residents to assure everyone has a nice Christmas. To help facilitate that, the post will be hosting a 4-man Scramble Golf Tournament Saturday, Dec.
LTRC receives progress update
Tornado Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) committee members received information on things moving along with the process of helping affected people. The group is still looking for storage for building materials, furniture, appliances, and other essentials. A storage building of at least 1,000 square feet would be needed. A small rent could be made but it could also be used as a tax write-off perhaps.
ChiliFest set for this Saturday
An autumn tradition around Jacksboro is set for this Saturday on the north side of the courthouse square. The Chamber of Commerce ChiliFest is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m.
