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Bucks open season with loss, growing pains in Jacksboro

The Buckaroos showed signs of promise and plenty of room for growth when they kicked off the 2023 football season on Friday, Aug. 25 at Jacksboro High School. While scoring on several high-yardage plays, the team also gave up scores in the same fashion. After a 26-point first half, the Buckaroos were held to nine points in the second half and fell to the Tigers, 57-35.

County approves wind farm application, proposed tax rate

The Stephens County Commissioners Court held the first of three possible public hearings Monday, Aug. 21 to receive public input prior to approval of an application for a Chapter 213 Tax Abatement from NextEra Energy Resources, operating as La Casa Wind, LLC. For nearly two hours commissioners heard from opposing parties from Stephens County and surrounding areas.