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Mammograms key to early detection of breast cancer
Breast cancer continues to be the second-leading cause of death among Texas women each year, so screening for breast cancer can be a matter of life and death. Knowing where to go can make the process a...
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State commission recognizes Jack County
The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Jack County Historical Commission with a Distinguished Service Award for the 2015 year of service. The THC issues Distinguished Service Awards each...
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Museum to host drive tour, ghosts Oct. 15
By: Cherry Rushineditor@jacksboronewspapers.comWhen the temperatures start to cool, it’s time for the annual Jack County Museum Driving Tour.This year’s tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,...
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Hospital imaging adds to patient care
Diagnostic imaging in the medical field has undoubtedly transformed the way physicians diagnose, monitor and treat patients with a wide range of medical conditions. Whether a condition calls for an...
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Class of '76 donates to Concerned Citizens
Roxanna Rumage Maddox, Jacksboro High School Class of ’76, presented a $560 donation from her class to Russonna Jones-Briscoe, director of the Concerned Citizens of Jack County last week.Members of the...
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Shot clinic set for Thursdays
Flu shots will be availableThe Texas Department of State Health Services will conduct an immunization and flu clinic in Jacksboro from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at Live Oak Baptist...
View ArticleLost Battalion monument to be rededicated
Special to the Herald-GazetteBy: Lanora JoslinFor many years, the flagpole at the former Faith Community Hospital rested adjacent to a monument dedicated to the Lost Battalion. The Lost Battalion was a...
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Students receive Jumpathon awards
Nearly 50 Jacksboro Elementary School students were recognized Oct. 20 during the awards ceremony for their participation in the Jacksboro Lions Club Jumpathon last month. The students helped raise...
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The Fort celebrates Halloween
Fort Richardson State Park celebrated Halloween with its Trunk or Treat and Ghost Walk Saturday.More than 1,100 trick or treaters and campers visited the fort. All campsites were booked for months in...
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Diabetes seminar coming up Nov. 7
New statistics from the Texas Department of State Health Services show that 11 percent of Texans are affected by diabetes, and another 8.1 percent are at the prediabetes stage. Concerned about...
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Fall fun in Bryson
Bryson celebrated its third Festival in the Park Saturday with food, games for kids, live music, hayrides, horseshoe games and more.Section: LIfestyles
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Red Cross to host blood drive Nov. 10
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day...
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First Assembly of God to host special services
First Assembly of God invites all the be a part of a special series of services coming up Sunday through Tuesday.The church will host Reverend Chresten and Bridgette Tomlin and gospel singer Ken...
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Chamber spotlight
Kevin Wolf Insurance and Real Estate was recognized Oct. 13 as the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce’s October Chamber Spotlight.Section: LIfestyles
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Perrin welcomes new pastors
Perrin Assembly of God, located directly across from the Perrin School, is welcoming their new pastors, Wilson and Judy Gauntt. The Gauntts spent 25 years as church planters, pastors and most recently...
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Lord's Acre Auction coming up Sunday
The Parish Council of First Presbyterian and Memorial Christian Churches invited you to attend the churches’ annual Lord’s Acre Auction in the Fellowship Hall of Memorial Christian Church Sunday.A...
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Donations sought for Cookies for Soldiers
Jacksboro third graders are gearing up to do some baking and to send out some holiday cheer to soldiers serving overseas.The Jacksboro Elementary third grade will make the cookies Thursday and could...
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Candy Cane Project applications due Dec. 2
Several volunteers in Jack County have started the 2016 “Candy Cane” project. The project provides Christmas for school-age children during this holiday season. Applications are available at all Jack...
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Moyes welcome baby girl
TJ and Denisa Moye of Decatur proudly announce the birth their daughter, Vivian Diane Friday, September 30, 2016 in Decatur.Vivian weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 3/4 inches long.She joins...
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Toys for Tots ensures Christmas for all
Benefit set for SaturdayBy: Cherry Rushineditor@jacksboronewspapers.comAfter a three-year hiatus, Jack County Toys for Tots is up and running again with its mission to leave no child without something...
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