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Stalking is no laughing matter
Wise HopeBy: Karen VanderKaay, Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis CenterStalking is no laughing matter, but it has been the brunt of jokes and plot lines in entertainment so much that we have been...
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Help feed the hunger with Souper Bowl of Caring
“Souper Bowl” Sunday is coming up Feb. 4. Churches in Jack County will participate in the national campaign to collect money at Sunday services to help feed the hungry. Each congregation will collect...
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Jacksboro alum makes Baylor Dean's list
More than 4,240 Baylor University students were named to the Dean’s Academic Honor Roll for the 2017 fall semester. One Jacksboro alumnus made the list — Bayley Richardson who is pursuing a degree from...
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STOMP hires Jacksboro native
STOMP, Standing Together On Meth Prevention, has hired its first paid position made possible through grant funds and AmeriCorps. Caillie Perry, a recent graduate from Midwestern State University, will...
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Bryson administrator selected principal of the year
Eric Wilson, principal of Bryson School has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as Region 9 Outstanding Principal of the Year.TASSP recognizes outstanding...
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Storm spotter training scheduled for Tuesday
The National Weather Service will be in town for a free severe weather training session. The past year has brought extremes to the state of Texas — from numerous tornadoes on April 29th to areas of...
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Broadcasting straight from the welding shop
By: Brian Smithnewsdesk@jacksboronewspapers.comRadio stations don’t have to be the major conglomerates they’re made out to be. One is actually being run out of the back of Jacksboro Welding Supply at...
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Churches formally reunite to move into the future
By: Lois Paschal, Special to the Herald-GazetteAfter 215 years of separation, a new purpose and unity is leading three protestant denominations to reunite. Like churches across the nation from Hawaii...
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Texoma Gives kick-off seminars set for Tuesday
Learn more about fundraising with this year's eventIn preparation for the third annual Texoma Gives on September 13, 2018, kick-off meetings will be held Tuesday, May 1 in the Silver Square Room of the...
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Bryson One-Act advances to State
Bryson One Act Play won the UIL Regional OAP contest at Central High School in Keller April 16.The actors and crew advanced to the state competition which is to be held Thursday at the Round Rock...
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Hospital to host blood drive Wednesday
Faith Community Hospital and Carter Blood Care will host a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 in the hospital gift shop, 215 Chisholm Trail.All donors will receive a custom Texas...
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Two from Jacksboro receive rodeo scholarships
Hannah Herd, front row second from right, and Kamlynn Thomas, directly behind Herd, both of Jacksboro FFA, along with 68 other students from across the state were awarded scholarships from the Houston...
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JISD sets registration schedule
New student enrollment for Jacksboro Elementary, Jacksboro Middle School and Jacksboro High School will be held from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 at each campus for students who did not...
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Perrin FFA attends state convention
Perrin FFA members Lane Self, Nayeli Lopez, Ashton Sims, Clay McLemore, Jasper Cansler, Jake Holmes, and Kaylie Anderson attended the Texas State convention in July.Ashton Sims and Kaylie Anderson pose...
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MSU announces May 2018 graduates
Three Jacksboro women graduated from Midwestern State University in May. Midwestern State University had 702 undergraduate and graduate students who were awarded degrees in May 2018. Honor graduates...
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Chief selected Mason's Tiger of the Month
Masons Jason Jennings and Jim Salmon present Jacksboro Police Chief Scott Haynes with a certificate and gift card for being selected the July Tiger of the Month.Fort Richardson Masonic Lodge of...
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The Jacksboro Chamber celebrates two of its members
The Dennis family cut the ribbon just prior to the 15th annual Kanon Layne Dennis Scholarship Golf Tournament. More than 20 teams took part in the tournament at the Jacksboro Golf and Country Club...
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Bridge of Hope event coming up Oct. 20
By: Cherry Rushineditor@jacksboronewspapers.comA fun-filled afternoon is set for children missing a parent in their lives.Diane Teague with Bridges of Hope saw a need and wanted to provide a service...
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Things to do this weekend
By: Cherry Rushineditor@jacksboronewspapers.comThings to do this weekend Sept. 28-29Busy Bee Quilt ShowThe Busy Bee Quilters will sponsor their 38th Annual Quilt Show from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Friday,...
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Texas Forts Trail celebrates half a century of tourism with the 50th...
Group to recreate original Texas Trail Caravan from the Forts Trail Route just as Gov. and Mrs. Connally did in 1968Abilene, TX - On Thursday morning, Oct. 4, vehicles carrying promoters of heritage...
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