Columbus
Jacksboro Herald-Gazette
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...
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...
BISD looks forward to four-day school week
BISD looks forward to four-day school week Brian Smith Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:47 am Bryson ISD officials are looking forward to the next school year with a fourday- a-week calendar for the district. Superintendent Greg London says consistency with most weeks being Monday through Thursday will be something parents will like. “Recent calendars have been littered with some Mondays off — others with...
PWCISD discusses bond
PWCISD discusses bond Brian Smith Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm Representatives from WRA Architects speak about a possible bond at the Perrin-Whitt CISD board meeting Monday, May 20. Photo/Brian Smith Perrin-Whitt CISD is considering calling...
BISD hosting All-Sports Camp
BISD hosting All-Sports Camp Brian Smith Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm Bryson ISD is hosting an All-Sports Camp for athletes going into third through eighth grade Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6. Campers will be able to learn more about their favorite sport during the three days. Photo/Brian Smith ...
Locals named to MSU honor rolls
Locals named to MSU honor rolls Brian Smith Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm Midwestern State University recognized 990 honor students for the Spring 2024 semester. Making the Dean’s HonorRollwasBryson High School alumni Trinadee Imotichey, who is majoring in Sports and Leisure Education. Jacksboro High School Alumni Wendy Guerrero, Dental Hygiene major, was named to the President’s Honor Roll. ...
JHS Exes award record number of scholarships
JHS Exes award record number of scholarships Brian Smith Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm The largest class in Jacksboro High School history, with 81 seniors, graduated Friday, May 24. The Jacksboro High School Ex-Students’ Scholarship Committee awarded a record $140,000 to 14 seniors. The committee has awarded $1,758,000 since 1990. Scholarship recipients were Kolbie Berkowitz and Rylee Mathis, Texas A&M University; Jett Davenport...
Jacksboro Elementary School
Jacksboro Elementary School News Staff Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm Jacksboro Elementary School counselor Teresa Howard, right, accepts a donation of 35 backpacks from Jacksboro High School student Allie Robinson. Robinson developed the community service project as an attempt to avoid the summer slide for students. Photo/Brian Smith Jacksboro Elementary School
Bryson ISD adopts four-day calendar
Bryson ISD adopts four-day calendar Brian Smith Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm After weeks of discussion about the possibility of having a four-day school calendar, Bryson ISD board members voted 5-2 to adopt the calendar for the 20242025 school year. The board’s initial vote in April on the agenda item ended in a 3-3 tie. Members of the public expressed their concern with...
Avoiding the ‘summer slide’
Avoiding the ‘summer slide’ JHS senior service project seeks to aid students Brian Smith Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm Allie Robinson wanted to do something to aid Jacksboro Elementary School students to avoid the summer slide. The summer slide is the loss of knowledge from the end of one school year...
JHS Class of 2024 begins next chapter
JHS Class of 2024 begins next chapter Brian Smith Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm Jacksboro High School Valedictorian Uzziel Avalos addresses his classmates Friday, May 24 at Tiger Stadium. Avalos received a full ride scholarship to Duke University. Photo/Brian Smith ...
JISD teachers honored for growth
JISD teachers honored for growth Brian Smith Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm Shown from left to right Jacksboro ISD educators Kathleen Rae, Denisa Moye, Jennifer Conner, Donny Gray, Christi Rater, Caroline Vaughn and Brandon Carpenter who all received Teacher Incentive Allotment awards during a ceremony Tuesday, May 14. Photo/Brian Smith ...
Finals Bound
Finals Bound Tigers one away from state tourney Staff Report Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:32 pm Jacksboro posted a 4-2 win over Shallowater in game three of the regional semifinal series Saturday, May 25 in Abilene. The team will move on to face Brock in the...
Work begins on skatepark
Work begins on skatepark News Staff Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:15 am Excavation work on the College Park Skatepark began last week. Organizer Jeff Lewis said land acquisition was an issue and the monies weren’t being raised. Anyone wishing to donate funds to the project can do so via the Jacksboro Vision Group. Lewis said concrete is set to be poured within a couple of weeks with the project expected to be complete later this summer, weather permitting. Courtesy photo Work begins on skatepark
Tigers win
Tigers win News Staff Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:15 am Senior Kaleem Howard watches a pitch during game one of the Tigers’ regional quarterfinal series Friday, May 17 with Iowa Park. Jacksboro won the series’ opener, 5-0. Photo/Brian Smith Cannon Valenzuela throws the ball to third base in an attempt to get an advancing runner during game one of the Iowa Park regional quarterfinal series Friday, May 17. Photo/Brian Smith For more coverage from the regional quarterfinal series with Iowa Park, see the story on pages 1 and 10.
JHS hosting sports camps next month
JHS hosting sports camps next month Brian Smith Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:15 am An athlete takes part in last year’s Jacksboro Baseball Camp. This year’s camp is scheduled for Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4. File photo ...
Gone bass fishin’
Gone bass fishin’ News Staff Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:15 am Jacksboro High School anglers Braxton Crunk and Pacus Wilbur competed May 18-19 at the THSBA State Championship at Lake Palestine. The pair ended the day with six fish, totaling 14.07 pounds, putting them in 75th place out of 116 teams. Courtesy photo Gone bass fishin’
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.