Commissioners discuss jail staffing
Jack County Commissioners will not be hiring additional staff at the Jack County Jail at the present time. On the Feb.
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Sheriff's race moves to runoff, incumbents retain positions
T-Bob Hauger and RC Langford will move to a runoff election for Jack County Sheriff while incumbents Constable Clyde Watson and Precinct 1 Commissioner Gary Oliver will keep their positions after the release of the unofficial March primary election results.
County voters came out in droves to cast their ballots with nearly 39% voting overall, according to the Jack County Election Administrator’s Office.
BISD wants local talent
Bryson ISD is working on helping teachers and paraprofessionals become certified teachers. BISD Superintendent Greg London said during the board of trustees’ Monday, Feb.
Candidates file for May ballot
Both the city of Jacksboro and Jacksboro ISD will be able to cancel their elections as none of the races will be contested. Jacksboro City Secretary Shalyn Burritt said only the three incumbents, Place 1 Alderman Libby Gonzales, Place 3 Alderman Greg Robinson and Place 5 Alderman Stewart Chalmers, filed for positions on the ballot.
City seeking additional grant monies for JPD
Law enforcement from Jack County are looking into grant monies that would help in the case of a wanted vehicle. Jacksboro Police Chief Bryan Corb told aldermen at their Monday, Feb.
Bryson, Jacksboro sales tax returns down in new year
Sales tax returns are down for both the city of Jacksboro and the city of Bryson at the start of the new year. These allocations are based on sales made in December by businesses that report tax monthly; October, November and December sales by quarterly filers; and 2023 sales by businesses that report tax annually.
JISD board solicits bond bids
Construction bids for the bond project are now being accepted after the Jacksboro ISD board approved moving forward during the Monday, Feb. 12 meeting.
No place like home
It’s been said there’s no place like home. To Bear Fenter, it’s a true statement.
JPD seeking tech grant
The Jacksboro Police Department is seeking a grant to help them add another weapon to their arsenal to aid in protecting its citizens. Jacksboro Police Chief Bryan Corb told members of the Jacksboro City Council at their Monday, Feb.
