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BRYSON – Some days it just all comes together … and continues to do so.

PERRIN – After discussing the idea with the district executive committee, parents and community members, Perrin-Whitt CISD board members recently voted unanimously to go to a 4-day school week beginning in August.

Jacksboro City Council tabled deciding on a proposal on water meters during their Monday, April 25 meeting.

First State Bank of Decatur will be hosting a community cookout starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 3 on the Jack County Courthouse Lawn.

They will serve free hot dogs and sausage on a stick, and will serve until food is gone.

"First State Bank is proud to continue providing storm assistance to the Jacksboro community," an email stated. "Stop by, visit and grab lunch on us!"

Did your property sustain damage during the March 21 tornado? You may qualify for a new property tax exemption.

In a location declared a disaster area by the Governor, Tax Code Section 11.35 allows a qualified property that is at least 15 percent damaged by a disaster to receive a temporary exemption of a portion of the appraised value of the property. A property owner must apply for the temporary exemption, The deadline of the application for the exemption is 105 days after the Governor declares a disaster area or July 5, 2022.

Jack County and city of Jacksboro officials are urging patience and caution as first responders continue to assess areas affected by Monday afternoon’s tornado in Jacksboro. City and county officials updated the public during a press briefing Tuesday morning outside Jacksboro Elementary School.

Frank Hefner, Jack County Emergency Management Coordinator, said first responders began seeing debris consistent with a “tornado situation.” Jacksboro and areas southwest of Jacksboro took a direct hit with high winds and a “tornado situation.”

A tornado devastated the Jacksboro community Monday afternoon, leaving a significant amount of damage in its roughly two-mile wide path. No deaths and only minor injuries have been reported at this time.

At approximately 3:10 p.m. Monday, a tornado warning was issued for Jack County. Frank Hefner, Jack County Emergency Management Coordinator, said shortly after the alert, first responders were called to begin storm spotting.

In a hotly contested March Republican Primary election, incumbents in three of the four Jack County contested races were able to hold onto their seats.

With 100% of the votes in and nearly 39% of registered voters casting their ballots, incumbent Jack County Judge Keith Umphress won a second term on the bench, garnering 1,208, or 59.4% of the vote. Michael Moore had 826, or 40.6% of the vote.

In the District Clerk’s race, incumbent Tracie Pippin won another term, defeating Melanie Berry, 1,077 votes (53.42%) to 939 votes (46.58%).