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John Blackburn with Live Oak Public Finance speaks to Bryson ISD school board members during the July 25 meeting. His company was later hired as financial advisor. Photo/Brian Smith

Tonight, 175 children in Texas will be abused either physically or sexually.

Jack County Republican Party sponsored a Prayer Service for Government last week. Pastors prayed for all three levels of our federal government as well as local and state government during the 15-minute ceremony. About 20 people came out and took part on the northeast corner of the Jack County Courthouse, including Steve Jordan, left and JCRP Chair John Berry.

Former Jacksboro Ag Teacher Joe Ray Burkett, center, was inducted into the Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame during a ceremony last month. With Burkett is current Jacksboro Ag teacher Kevin Thomas, left, and former JHS Ag teacher and present Superintendent Brad Burnett. Courtesy photo

Lindsey State Jail officials gave a brief update on happenings at the facility during a community meeting Thursday morning.

Studio B recently had its Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and hosted Coffee with the Chamber. The women’s boutique is located at 106 S. Main in Jacksboro.