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Jack County Constable
Jack County Constable News Staff Tue, 07/02/2024 - 2:06 pm Serving Jack County as its constable is Clyde Watson, who has worked for the county for many years. Staff photo Serving Jack County as its constable is Clyde Watson, who has worked for the county for many years.
Jack County EMS
Jack County EMS News Staff Tue, 07/02/2024 - 2:06 pm Jack County Emergency Medical Services: Sebastian Vela, Zach Searcy, Quentin Reaves, Tim Gubbranson, and Walter McFarland. Staff photo Jack County Emergency Medical Services: Sebastian Vela, Zach Searcy
Teenage girl killed in Jack County accident
A 16-year-old girl from Bridgeport was killed, and three other teens were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck in Jack County early Sunday. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported a pickup traveling north on U.S. Highway 281 failed to make a curve, skidded into a ditch, struck a fence and a tree and then rolled.
Commissioners discuss sheriff transition
Commissioners discuss sheriff transition Brian Smith Tue, 06/11/2024 - 7:13 pm With Jack County Sher-iff elect T-Bob Hauger ready to take office, commissioners want to ensure a smooth transition next year. During the Monday, June 10 meeting, County Judge Keith Umphress said the last transition from Melvin Mayo to Thomas Spurlock didn’t go well. “It was pretty much a box with a key...
Lions host annual fish fry fundraiser
Lions host annual fish fry fundraiser Brian Smith Tue, 06/11/2024 - 7:13 pm Lions Club member Brenda Tarpley prepares plates of fish and all the trimmings during the annual fish fry Thursday, June 6. Approximately 250 plates were served. Photo/Brian Smith ...
County begins budget cycle
County begins budget cycle Brian Smith Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:47 am Jack County officials are starting to take a nose to the grindstone look at the 2025 budget. The budget, which goes into effect Tuesday, Oct. 1, will be conservative in the eyes of Jack County Judge Keith Umphress with commissioners and department heads trying to save every dollar they can. “It’s not...
County discusses dispatch console, district software
County discusses dispatch console, district software Brian Smith Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:47 am Jack County commissioners discussed the purchase of a radio dispatch console for the Jack County Sheriff’s Office during its Wednesday, May 29 meeting. Commissioners agreed on the need for a new console but debated on the best way to pay for it, noting that a new courthouse elevator is also needed as well. The cost...
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