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Back in the saddle

Small town folks are always looking for something to do, particularly in the summer.

After a year where COVID shut down socialization for the most part, it was good to see the Jack County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo get back in the saddle last weekend, Friday, June 4 through Saturday, June 5. Because of smaller crowds the last few years, the rodeo was put into two nights instead of its normal three.

For the full story, see the Wednesday, June 9, edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.

Annual Lions fish fry a success

The annual Jacksboro Lions Club Fish Fry was held Thursday on the east side of the Jack County courthouse lawn. Taking advantage of weather, many patrons decided to use the provided outdoor seating and have their food there. Curbside to-go service was also available, which even more people opted to use.

For the full story, see the Wednesday, June 9, edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.

Entering the ‘real’ world

Jacksboro High School graduated 55 students during commencement exercises Friday evening.

In the opening prayer of the 67-minute graduation, Hadlee Richardson thanked everyone for the memories and friendships gained during high school and for the good Lord leading the class through the trials and tribulations of their last four years.

For the full story, see the Wednesday, June 2, edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.

Jacksboro Lions hear more about Lions Camp

Many people call Walt Disney World the “happiest place on earth.”

In the mind of Tiffany Fade, the Texas Lions Camp should knock the Orlando resort from the top spot.

The camp in Kerrville was the subject of a presentation to Jacksboro Lions May 26.

For the full story, see the Wednesday, June 2, edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.

City Council looks at Strategic Plan

In its first discussion of the 2021-22 budget, Jacksboro City Council members discussed the city’s Strategic Plan.

The plan includes what area aldermen believed they need to focus on in the following year’s budget. City Manager Mike Smith said it is used as a sort of budget guideline.

For the full story, see the Wednesday, June 2, edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.

Jacksboro Lions host annual Fish Fry June 3

In conjunction with the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo, Jacksboro Lions Club members will host their annual Fish Fry Thursday, June 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the east side of the courthouse.

Attendees are encouraged to purchase their tickets, which are $10 each whether adult or child, in advance so that enough food can be purchased for the event. Tickets can be purchased from any Lions Club member and at businesses, such as Jacksboro Newspapers, Prosperity Bank, the Gallery, and others.

Proceeds from the event, the club’s largest fundraiser, go toward Lions programs.

Bryson ISD looking to work with Communities in Schools

BRYSON – The organization Communities in Schools (CIS) is looking to work with Bryson ISD in getting some help for the district’s underprivileged kids.

Superintendent Greg London told the board at its May 17 meeting CIS would be willing to contribute $25,000 in matching funds for the salary of a person to work with kids who need help in the school.

For the full story, see the Wednesday, May 26, edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.

Perrin board discusses ESSER grant

PERRIN – An influx of money is coming into the Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District.

Superintendent Cliff Gilmore said the district has received the so-called ESSER grants before, in the amount of $35,000, which was used to hire two aides. With that money, the district received less state funding to counter that.

For the full story, see the Wednesday, May 26, edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.