Jack County schools prepare for start of school year
Any new students to the Jacksboro ISD who have not yet enrolled for the 20242025 school year can do so Wednesday, July 31. Parents or guardians can register their children from 9 a.m.
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JCSO searching for missing Fort Worth man
Jack County authorities are currently conducting a search for a missing Fort Worth man.
Nkosinomusa Emmauel Gwalla, 61, was reported missing Monday, July 22 by the Fort Worth Police Department. After his vehicle was located yesterday afternoon near Jacksboro, a search was initiated by the Jack County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the missing person’s post on FWPD’s Facebook page, Gwalla was last seen at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 in the 1400 block of Intermodal Parkway in Fort Worth. Gwalla is 5 foot 7 inches, 198 pounds, and bald with brown eyes.
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DPS, county identify remains in almost 40-year cold case
A decades-old Jack County homicide just got a new lead and authorities are seeking information from the public.
The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers have identified Roberta Mumma as the victim of an alleged homicide that occurred near Wizard Wells in 1984. Her identity has remained a mystery until now.
Mumma was 25 years old at the time of her death and was identified using advanced forensic techniques and DNA analysis. Her last known location before the discovery of her remains was in Tennessee.
Texoma Gives nonpro_t deadline next week
In September, the ninth annual Texoma Gives online fundraising event will take place with participation from organizations in north Texas and southwest Oklahoma. Nonprofits have until midnight Wednesday, July 31 to register to be a part of the online event to grow philanthropic efforts in the Texoma area.
JPD receives new equipment
Jacksboro Police Department officials recently received a $20,000 grant which was used to help citizens stay alive in the case of emergency. The department early last week received 10 automatic de_brillators, or AEDs, courtesy of a grant from Firehouse Subs.
Area artist adds mural to City Hall
Graham artist Pecos McCool has designed and painted a mural for the city of Bryson. The mural, which can be seen along the south wall of City Hall on Depot Street, is the third one McCool, a self-employed graphic designer, has completed.
Hammond resigns from hospital board
Rod Hammond, a Jack County Hospital District board member, submitted his resignation recently. Hammond’s term was set to end in 2025 but health concerns forced him to submit his resignation a few weeks ago, according to Faith Community Hospital Chief Executive Of_cer Frank Beaman.
JCSP hosting work day
Group hosting event to help rebuild arena After years of seeing the Jack County Sheriff’s Posse rodeo arena sit idle after the March 2022 tornado, activity will return to the facility soon. Ace Lowrance with JCSP said work on reconstructing the arena has stalled due to a lack of funds.
