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  • Bryson ISD School Board trustees make the determination that the district cannot comply with a new Texas law requiring all school buses to be equipped with three-point seat belts. The district said the cost to retrofit old or purchase new buses was cost prohibitive. Photo/Ashley Anderson

    BISD calls bus bill cost prohibitive

    By Jacksboro Editor – Posted Friday, June 19, 2026 - 11:27 am in News
  • Representatives from KWA Engineering and Building Science Company present preliminary plans to rebuild the agricultural facility at Bryson ISD. Pictured (front, from left) is Bryson ISD School Board Assistant Secretary Shelby Letherwood, KWA Engineering Principal and Vice President Brad Draper and (back) KWA Engineering Design and Construction Services Manager and architect Darren Densford. Photo/Ashley Anderson

    Bryson plans for new ag barn

    By Jacksboro Editor – Posted Friday, June 19, 2026 - 9:13 am in News
  • Jack County Commissioners Gary Oliver and Ronald Fitzgerald listen to public comments Monday, June 8 regarding the rescheduling of a public hearing to designate a reinvestment zone and consider a tax abatement agreement with CyrusOne. The hearing was rescheduled for Monday, July 27 but no action would be taken unless all members of the court were present. Photo/Ashley Anderson

    Hearing rescheduled to July

    By Jacksboro Editor – Posted Friday, June 12, 2026 - 12:18 pm in News
  • The city of Jacksboro amends an ordinance Monday, June 8 to now require hired security at public or private events held on city-owned property with 100 or more guests in attendance when alcohol is present. Archive photo

    City requires hired security at events with alcohol

    By Jacksboro Editor – Posted Friday, June 12, 2026 - 12:08 pm in News
  • Kids play in water-filled bounce houses to stay cool at TNT Fest last year. Food, fun and entertainment returns to the Jack County Courthouse square Saturday, June 27 in Jacksboro. Archive photo

    TNT Fest returns

    By Jacksboro Editor – Posted Friday, June 12, 2026 - 11:53 am in News

News

BISD calls bus bill cost prohibitive

Bryson ISD School Board trustees make the determination that the district cannot comply with a new Texas law requiring all school buses to be equipped with three-point seat belts. The district said the cost to retrofit old or purchase new buses was cost prohibitive. Photo/Ashley Anderson
Bryson ISD made the decision that it could not comply with a Texas law requiring school buses to be equipped with three-point seat belts, saying the amount of funding needed to retrofit or upgrade

Bryson plans for new ag barn

Representatives from KWA Engineering and Building Science Company present preliminary plans to rebuild the agricultural facility at Bryson ISD. Pictured (front, from left) is Bryson ISD School Board Assistant Secretary Shelby Letherwood, KWA Engineering Principal and Vice President Brad Draper and (back) KWA Engineering Design and Construction Services Manager and architect Darren Densford. Photo/Ashley Anderson
Bryson ISD entered the planning stages to reconstruct the district's agricultural building after it was damaged during a severe winter storm earlier this year.

Hearing rescheduled to July

Jack County Commissioners Gary Oliver and Ronald Fitzgerald listen to public comments Monday, June 8 regarding the rescheduling of a public hearing to designate a reinvestment zone and consider a tax abatement agreement with CyrusOne. The hearing was rescheduled for Monday, July 27 but no action would be taken unless all members of the court were present. Photo/Ashley Anderson
Jack County commissioners voted to reschedule a public hearing to designate a reinvestment zone and consider a property tax abatement agreement with CyrusOne, operating locally as C1 Jack I. 

City requires hired security at events with alcohol

The city of Jacksboro amends an ordinance Monday, June 8 to now require hired security at public or private events held on city-owned property with 100 or more guests in attendance when alcohol is present. Archive photo
The city of Jacksboro amended an ordinance regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages on city-owned property to now require hired security at large events.
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Sports

PW athletes compete in OTS All-Star Games

Lady Pirate Kannan Collier tips the ball over the net against Poolville in October 2025. Collier was selected to play for the White team at the On the Sidelines 940 All-Star Games in Wichita Falls. Photo/Ashley Anderson
A host of athletes from Perrin-Whitt were honored as part of this past weekend’s On the Sidelines 940 All-Star Games in Wichita Falls.

Allen in another all-star game

Bryson Cowboy Caleb Allen makes his way around a Newcastle defender in January. Allen was selected to play for the East Team in the Six-Man Football Coaches Association Boys Basketball All-Star Game in Wichita Falls. Photo/Ashley Anderson
Caleb Allen of the Bryson Cowboys is continuing his post-graduation all-star circuit this weekend.

Gavit named all-state

Jacksboro’s Wyatt Gavit regains his composure on the pitcher’s mound in April. Gavit was named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 3A All-State Team. A key part of the Tigers’ postseason run, Gavit also recently played in the North Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 2A-4A All-Star Game, helping the West All-Stars win 4-3. Photo/Ashley Anderson
The accolades continue to come for Jacksboro’s Wyatt Gavit. The senior was named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 3A All-State Team.

Allen helps team to all-star win

Bryson senior Caleb Allen grabs the rebound against Newcastle in February. Allen played for the boys East team in the Oil Bowl All-Star Games in Wichita Falls, helping his team to a 78-72 victory. Photo/Ashley Anderson
Caleb Allen of the Cowboys was a participant in the Oil Bowl All-Star Competition this past weekend in Wichita Falls.
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Lifestyles

City conducts survey to determine future of Twin Lakes Activity Center

City of Jacksboro is conducting a survey to determine the future of the Twin Lakes Activity Center, seeking input about how the facility is used and how often. Photo/Ashley Anderson
City of Jacksboro is conducting a survey to see just how the local community uses the Twin Lakes Activity Center to determine the future of the facility.

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Eats, treats and more

Eats, treats and more
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