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Jacksboro, Texas · JacksboroPlans are in motion to build a new water treatment plant in Jacksboro, one with the capacity to sustain future growth in the city.Plans for the new plant were submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture in June. The city estimated a 90-day review process, and expected to go out for bids for construction in October or November.Read Article
Plans underway for new water treatment plant | Jacksboro Herald-Gazette

Jacksboro, Texas · JacksboroEffective at the end of August, Texas Department of Criminal Justice is set to take over operations at privately-run Lindsey State Jail, affecting 117 employees in Jacksboro. The city of Jacksboro and Texas Workforce Commission were notified in June of possible layoffs resulting from the transition.All Lindsey State Jail positions were impacted, including 59 correctional officers, 10 food service managers, eight assistant shift supervisors, thre…Read Article
Lindsey State Jail moving from private to state-run facility | Jacksboro Herald-Gazette

Jacksboro, Texas · JacksboroJacksboro Economic Development Corporation spearheaded a study of Jacksboro to determine the needs of the community and find solutions that align with the city’s values and development goals.JEDC Director Brenda Tarpley said the main purpose of the EDC was to create jobs in the community by bringing in new services, businesses and improvements and working with those already established in Jacksboro to grow and expand.Read Article