Jack County is opening its doors to one organization aimed at matching at-risk kids with positive mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters is impacting their smallest community ever and they are ready to make a difference. Newschannel 6 went to the Big Brothers Big Sisters office in Jacksboro. We are told they are already making some matches.
Shelby Rhoten, Executive Director with Big Brothers Big Sister tells us their Jacksboro office just opened its doors two weeks ago. They have already made some successful matches. She says the BBBS plans on having 50 matches by the new year.
The community of Jack County is making a difference one child at a time. Rhoten says, "I think big town or small town it's just important for us to reach kids at a young age."
And now the youth of Jack County have one more resource available to them for guidance and motivation. Big Brothers Big Sisters Jack County is already thriving after opening in its smallest community ever. Rhoten comments, "Having a smaller community we know there are a lot of people who were born here, grew up here, and stay here. If we can get kids who get off on the wrong path stay on a good path. With the help of a mentor they can really just change the community."
Rhoten says positive changes is the goal the BBBS plans on providing. She says you can start to see a difference with each individual child right away. "Their more confident, doing better in school, their less likely to get into drugs and alcohol at a young age. Anytime you can benefit a kid and help them out it definitely helps them in their future."
The children are not the only ones who benefit from the program. The participating mentors benefit even more. The BBBS hopes all of Jack County gets involved. BBBS Jack County wants to encourage them to be the change they want to see."
The funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters Jack County came from a generous donation from the Swan Family Foundation and other private donors.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Jack County tells Newschannel 6 they are looking for volunteers to be mentors. They say safety is a top priority so back ground checks is a standard procedure for every volunteer. If you are a parent and want your child to participate in the BBBS you can contact the Jacksboro office at (940) 567-2112.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:11 AM EDT2012-05-23 11:11:29 GMT
Beautiful Weather Continues!Under clear skies and light winds, temperatures will bottom out near 50 degrees around sunrise Sunday morning. Then, with lots of sunshine, we'll warm to around 70 degrees by
Monday, May 21 2012 10:42 PM EDT2012-05-22 02:42:54 GMT
New developments in the case of a Quanah High School Principal accused of paddling a student too hard. Newschannel 6 has learned the principal's certificate has been suspended. The Texas Education Agency
New developments in the case of a Quanah High School Principal accused of paddling a student too hard. Newschannel 6 has learned the principal's certificate has been suspended.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:38 AM EDT2012-05-23 12:38:51 GMT
Newschannel 6 is looking into an early morning power outage in Wichita Falls. It happened Wednesday morning around 3:30. We talked to one homeowner on Harding St. who said a neighbor woke him up around
An early morning power outage in Wichita Falls Wednesday left about 250 people in the dark for several hours. The power has been restored.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:45 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:45:17 GMT
Hispanic Community leaders and parents met at Sam Houston Elementary Tuesday evening. Leaders presented a list of bilingual recommendations they want the Wichita Falls Independent School District to implement
Hispanic Community leaders and parents met at Sam Houston Elementary Tuesday evening. Leaders presented a list of bilingual recommendations they want the Wichita Falls Independent School District to implement.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:32 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:32:21 GMT
A Clay County Commissioner was arrested Monday for abusing his position. Sitting Commissioner A. J. Peek was arrested after being indicted for abuse of official capacity. The indictment shows Peek knowingly
Sitting Commissioner A. J. Peek was arrested after being indicted for abuse of official capacity.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:20 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:20:46 GMT
Since before World War II, Sheppard Air Force Base has been serving not only the United States Air Force, but also Texoma. Without the base it's arguable that Wichita Falls would be nowhere close to the
Since before World War II, Sheppard Air Force Base has been serving not only the United States Air Force, but also Texoma.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:17 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:17:49 GMT
A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Dean Dale area. Volunteer Firefighters from Dean, Charlie, Petrolia, & Jolly helped to contain the fire to a wheat field before it spread to a heavier brushed
Volunteer Firefighters from Dean, Charlie, Petrolia, & Jolly helped to contain the fire to a wheat field before it spread to a heavier brushed area.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:12 PM EDT2012-05-23 01:12:04 GMT
Fort Sill released the following information: Two Fort Sill soldiers serving in Operation Enduring Freedom were killed Sunday. They died in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces
Two Fort Sill soldiers serving in Operation Enduring Freedom were killed Sunday.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:09 PM EDT2012-05-23 01:09:26 GMT
A former Clay County Deputy was indicted for using a county vehicle illegally. Archer, Clay, and Montague County District Attorney Jack McGaughey said a Clay County Grand Jury indicted Roger Jennings. Jennings
A former Clay County Deputy was indicted for using a county vehicle illegally.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:19 PM EDT2012-05-23 00:19:41 GMT
Wichita Falls Police Chief is retiring. Chief Dennis Bachman announced his retirement Tuesday, May 22. Bachman has been with the WFPD for more than 30 years. He joined the police force on March 1, 1982
Wichita Falls Police Chief Dennis Bachman is retiring.
