City of Jacksboro

08/14/2026

Weekly Activity Report: August 10 - August 14, 2026.

Back to School: As a reminder, school started on Wednesday, so please be mindful of the school zones.

Pack the Bus: The Lions Club Pack the Bus Campaign is ongoing until August 24, 2026. There is a box at City Hall for anyone that wants to contribute school supplies.

BURN BAN: As a reminder, Jack County is currently in a burn ban until further notice.

The Street Department repaired several streets where the Water Department had recently installed new water taps. They worked on repairs on the streets for the bus routes. They also cleaned curbs and gutters on Live Oak Street and began repairs on Lost Creek Road. The department also ordered a new dual-drum roller that will be necessary to transfer from cold mix asphalt to hot mix asphalt.

Parks and Recreation trimmed trees along all the bus routes and around stop signs. They did maintenance at several playgrounds and delivered four dumpsters. They also repaired the windsock and runway lights at the airport.

The Police Department responded to 74 calls for service and issued 66 citations and 25 warnings. Chief Penny met with Superintendent Brad Burnett on Monday to discuss School Resource Officer plans and responsibilities for the upcoming school year. On Wednesday, officers from the Police Department and Deputies from the Sheriff's Office joined to welcome students back to school at all JISD campuses.

Distribution and Collection responded to 26 calls for service. We are already noticing positive feedback from combining the Distribution and Collection Department with the Street Department to create a "Public Works" Department. The collaboration will help make both departments much more efficient.

The Building Inspector completed 13 building inspections and/or plan reviews for new construction. He also spent three days attending classes in order to obtain new certifications in order to provide additional support and resources to our residents.

We want to recognize Anthony Shaw for obtaining his Backflow Preventor Inspection License. This will provide additional resources to the City in order to provide additional support to our residents.

Our next City Council Meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026. The main focus of the meeting will be reviewing the draft budget and selecting a property tax rate.

08/14/2026

If you are interested in Soccer this is your chance to sign up with the Graham Soccer league.

Regular Registration closes Sunday 8/16 for youth soccer! Register now to avoid late fees! www.grahamsportsauthority.com

08/11/2026

🌳 Celebrating Fort Richardson State Park! 🌳

The City of Jacksboro was proud to present a Proclamation recognizing Fort Richardson State Park and the incredible staff who work hard to make this special place truly awesome! 🏕️❤️

Fort Richardson is more than a historic treasure—it is a place where our community and visitors can enjoy the outdoors, learn about our history, explore nature, and create lasting memories.

We are grateful for the dedication, passion, and hospitality the park staff bring to their work every day. Their efforts help showcase Jacksboro and Jack County as a wonderful place to visit, explore, and call home.

Thank you to the entire Fort Richardson State Park team for all you do! We appreciate you and are proud to have you as such an important part of our community. 🌲🏞️

Congratulations, Fort Richardson State Park! 🎉

08/11/2026

This is at city hall if you would like to claim it.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Pool will be 1/2 price entry and 1/2 price concession for the LAST NIGHT of the summer season.

08/07/2026

Pack the Bus: As a reminder, City Hall is a drop off point for the Loins Club Pack the Bus Campaign. The campaign ends August 24, 2026.

Free Sales Tax Weekend: This weekend is the State-wide "Free Sales Tax" for back-to-school items.

Back to School: The first day of school for JISD is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Free Trash Day: Saturday, August 8, 2026.

We had Open Enrollment for health insurance this morning, August 7, 2026.

The Fire Department spent a great deal of their time fighting a major fire east of Jacksboro. In addition to assisting with the Fire, the Building Inspector completed eleven building inspections and/or plan reviews.

Burn Ban: The Jack County Judge has issued a burn ban due to the recent fires and weather conditions.

Our Animal Control Officer is currently out due to medical issues, so we have a temporary Animal Control Officer from our Parks and Recreation Department. The Shelter continues to remain full, and we continue to look for adoption or foster homes for the animals.

We recently finalized a reorganization of the Street Department and the Distribution and Collection Department. Both of these departments are now aligned as "Public Works" department under a single supervisor. This will help us to better utilize our resources, to include personnel and equipment. Albert Aguilar is the new superintendent for Public Works.

The Police Department responded to 94 calls for service. They issued 26 citations, 11 warning, and acquired two warrants. Next week Chief Penny and the School Resource Officer, Officer Highfill will meet with the JISD Superintendent to discuss the upcoming school year.

Parks and Recreation spent part of the week trimming low hanging trees along the school bus routes and around stop signs. They also helped Distribution and Collection to install two large manholes at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for new flow meters. Additionally, they sprayed for mosquitoes and sprayed herbicide at the airport. Distribution and Collection responded to twenty-seven calls for service.

I submitted the proposed budget to the City Secretary in accordance with State timelines. The proposed budget assumes a 0.73 property tax rate, and all funds are balanced.

We want to congratulate Reagan Roberts for his two year anniversary working at the Water Treatment Plant.

The next City Council meeting is Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

Respectfully,
MICHAEL R. SMITH, Lt Col, USAF (ret)
City Manager

08/06/2026