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Largest class ever walks stage at JHS 1h64r

By Brian Smith – Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 9:05 pm in News
Cowgirls ride away 2g5544

By Brian Smith – Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 9:05 pm in News
Long-time ag teacher retires 3g4d12

By Brian Smith – Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 9:05 pm in News
TNT Fest seeking sponsors 5w3d3s

By Brian Smith – Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 9:05 pm in News
Pirates’ season ended by Longhorns 3481l

By Staff Report – Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 9:05 pm in Sports

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Largest class ever walks stage at JHS 1h64r

Jacksboro High School Valedictorian Rayann Conner speaks to her classmates and a large crowd Friday, May 23 at Tiger Stadium. Jacksboro graduated its largest class ever with 93 graduates. Photo/Brian Smith

Jacksboro High School graduated its largest class ever during ceremonies Friday, May 23. Ninety-three students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas at Tiger Stadium.

Cowgirls ride away 2g5544

Vicki Pippin, Pam Sanders, and Debbie Hearne were honored by Bryson ISD with a retirement ceremony Tuesday, May 20. The three combined for 103 years with the district. Contributed photo

Three Bryson ISD employees retire after a combined 103 years Three longtime Bryson ISD employees have decided to call it quits. Debbie Hearne, Pam Sanders and Vicki Pippin were honored with a retirement ceremony Tuesday, May 20.

County begins discussing budget 5h3c6h

It’s a busy time inside the Jack County Courthouse where departments are finalizing their budgets for the 2025-26 budget. The budget will be approved by commissioners in September. Photo/Brian Smith

Jack County Judge Keith Umphress has been given his marching orders: No more taxes. Umphress said the only thing the county can control is the tax rate, which will be scrutinized during budget negotiations.

Long-time ag teacher retires 3g4d12

After 29 years in teaching, Jacksboro High School ag teacher Kevin Thomas, far right, retired last week. He spent 21 years in Jacksboro where he graduated in 1992. Archive photo

Kevin Thomas has been in education for 47 years straight as a student and educator. He said it’s time to try something else.

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7-on-7 football delayed 3z4o39

Participation in 7-on7 football and a potential return trip to the state tournament for the Jacksboro Tigers has been delayed. Because of the Tiger baseball team qualifying for its second straight regional final, Jacksboro has not had a chance to take the field for league games in Bowie or state qualifying tournaments in Millsap or Lindsay.

JISD hosting sports camps 5s4m3u

Jacksboro ISD has several summer sports camps for students needing to stay active this summer. For the boys, baseball camp is taking place from 9 a.m.

Pirates’ season ended by Longhorns 3481l

Joseph Welch delivers his pitch during Perrin’s game one loss Thursday, May 22 to Gordon in the 1A Region II final. Photo/Brian Smith

Perrin had its tremendous baseball season ended at the hands of Gordon in the Region II-A final. In a 13-2 Perrin loss in game one, the Longhorns used a nine-run first inning to take the lead for good.

Tigers lose in regional final to Wall 592s1a

Wyatt Gavit gets into the windup during game one of the regional final series Friday, May 23 with Wall. Photo/Brian Smith

Jacksboro’s baseball team lost its second consecutive in the regional final over the weekend, with the Tigers falling to Wall, 6-1 and 2-0. Game 1 Hawks 6, Tigers 1 A five-run seventh inning by Wall broke open a pitcher’s duel and lifted the Hawks to 6-1 game one over Jacksboro in game one of the Region I-3A Final series Friday, May 23.

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JISD starts new career class for seventh graders 2z5r3y

Jacksboro ISD Board Mason Spiller and Kelly Mower listen to an explanation of a new class in employability skills which will be taught to seventh graders beginning this Fall. The board unanimously approved offering the class. Photo/Brian Smith

Jacksboro ISD’s seventh graders will take a year-long course this Fall in employability skills. Board approved the course at the Monday, May 12 meeting.