Locals named to MSU honor rolls
Midwestern State University recognized 990 honor students for the Spring 2024 semester. Making the Dean’s HonorRollwasBryson High School alumni Trinadee Imotichey, who is majoring in Sports and Leisure Education.
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JHS Exes award record number of scholarships
The largest class in Jacksboro High School history, with 81 seniors, graduated Friday, May 24. The Jacksboro High School Ex-Students’ Scholarship Committee awarded a record $140,000 to 14 seniors.
No injuries reported in Senate propane tank fire
A bolt of lightning struck a liquid propane tank Thursday, May 16 on Marley Road in Senate. Resident Richard Godfrey said the fire started around 7:15 a.m. and burned for a couple of hours. Two other nearby tanks were protected and no injuries were reported.
City turns down state grant funding
City officials decided to back away from grant funding and work on sidewalk renovations themselves. The city received a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant through the Texas Department of Agriculture in 2021.
Extension service offers summer camps
Jack County students needing something fun and educational to do this summer can attend one of nearly a dozen summer camps for youth. Jack County Extension Agent – Family and Consumer Science Alinda Cox is putting on the camps, which will be age appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through second and third through fifth.
Tigers cage Hawks in two, move on to semifinals
The Jacksboro Tigers move on to the regional semifinals following last week’s two-game sweep of the Iowa Park Hawks. Jacksboro will face the Shallowater Mustangs in a best-of-three series which starts at 6 p.m.
Court approves new HVAC unit for jail
After much discussion, Jack County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the purchase of a new heating and air conditioning unit for the Jack County Jail at its Monday, May 13 meeting. The new HVAC system will cost the county $20,326, according to the estimate from Redline Heating & Air, of Decatur.
Work begins on skatepark
Work begins on skatepark
Prosperity Bank donates to food pantry
Prosperity Bank donates to food pantry
JMS Student Spotlight
JMS Student Spotlight
