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.
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%).
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a winter weather watch which will be effective through Sunday, Feb. 6, regarding winter weather on the move in Texas. The Fort Worth National Weather Service is forecasting snow and sleet accumulation in Young, Stephens and Jack counties Wednesday, Feb. 2 to Thursday, Feb. 3.
James Stainton, 271st District Attorney, confirmed last Friday that his office conducted an investigation last year into an alleged threat against a county commissioner.
The alleged threat investigated by Stainton’s office was made against then Jack County Commissioner for Precinct 2, James Brock, and was the reason for Brock’s resignation last April. Brock’s resignation letter was filed with the county clerk and read during a Jack County Commissioners Court meeting on April 26, 2021.
Editor’s Note: After press time, at approximately 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 271st District Judge Brock Smith signed an order dismissing the petition filed against Jack County Judge Keith Umphress. A petition was filed by a resident of Jacksboro last week in the 271st District Court of Jack County to remove sitting Jack County Judge Keith Umphress. The petition, filed Wednesday, Jan. 19, alleges two separate counts of official misconduct by a government official.
As of Monday, Judge Umphress had not been served a citation by the district court.
After nine years in his mayoral position and on Jacksboro City Council, Mayor Joe Mitchell announced his resignation last week.
The city accepted his resignation and council members appointed Craig Fenter as Mayor. Fenter will serve in the position until the election in May.
