Jacksboro Newspapers

16/08/2024

The wildfire threat will remain elevated for areas near and west of I-35/I-35W as a result of low afternoon humidity and temperatures up to 10 degrees above normal. Avoid outdoor burning, dragging chains from vehicles, tossing lit ci******es, or any other activity that may start a wildfire.

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

Jacksboro High School’s varsity volleyball team opened the season with an 11-25, 11-25, 14-25 loss Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Brock.
A young team had growing pains against the Class 4A Lady Eagles but continued to fight throughout. Brooke Reaves, Hayden Walker, and Lily Perez all had good games.
The Tigerettes will play in a tournament in Breckenridge beginning Thursday, Aug. 15.

07/08/2024

Produce Express truck will be in town today, August 7, 10am-1pm, at The Light Church, 321 N. 2nd Street, Jacksboro. This is a drive thru distribution in the church parking lot.
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26/07/2024

UPDATE: According to the Jack County Sheriff’s Office, “after a very intense two-day search, the body of Mr. Gwalla was discovered in a creek about a mile away from his car” at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 26.

Jack County authorities are currently conducting a search for Nkosinomusa Emmauel Gwalla, 61, who was reported missing Monday, July 22 by the Fort Worth Police Department.

Jack County authorities are currently conducting a search for a missing Fort Worth man.Nkosinomusa Emmauel Gwalla, 61, was reported missing Monday, July 22 by the Fort Worth Police Department. After his vehicle was located yesterday afternoon near Jacksboro, a search was initiated by the Jack County...

25/07/2024

A decades-old Jack County homicide just got a new lead and authorities are seeking information from the public.

A decades-old Jack County homicide just got a new lead and authorities are seeking information from the public.The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers have identified Roberta Mumma as the victim of an alleged homicide that occurred near Wizard Wells in 1984. Her identity has remained a ...

24/07/2024

UPDATE: The suspect is in custody.

Jacksboro Police are asking residents to stay away from 5th Street from West Belknap to West Pine due to an active shooter situation in the area. Wise County SWAT is on its way to the scene.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.

16/07/2024

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11/07/2024

10/07/2024

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The Moving Honors will be traveling through Jacksboro, TX on Thursday, 11 July between 11:00 am and Noon. If you see the team, wave, honk and show them some love!

They be coming in on 281 from Wichita Falls, go through town en route to 380.

Thanks!

03/07/2024

Summer blood drive! Still saving lives! Wednesday, July 10 at Smith Corner. Call for an appointment or just drop by!

03/07/2024

🇺🇸 HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! 🎉

Our office will be closed Thursday, July 4. We will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, July 5.

28/06/2024

✨WE'RE HIRING✨

Call or email Kylie for more information.

27/06/2024

🚨CAST YOUR BALLOT🗳

The ballot for the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette's 2024 Best of Jack County is live! Go vote for your favorite local businesses and favorite people in Jack County!

Voting ends at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 29, and votes can be cast once per day.

Check it out now!