Photos courtesy of Tony Baker Volleyball kids camp By John Earp Last week, a Kids Volleyball Camp for boys and girls grades 1-6 was held in the Panther Gym. The camp was designed to teach the fundamentals and building blocks of volleyball to the students, according to...

Cheer camp underway By John Earp This Monday and Tuesday, the Jal Youth Cheer Camp began in the Junior High Gym. Two former University of the Southwest cheerleaders taught the basics of cheer stunts and tumbling to young athletes of all skill levels. There are four...
Athletes work hard during summer

Athletes work hard during summer

Athletes work hard during summer By John Earp Often, when summer break comes, athletes’ athletic skills take a back seat to summer vacations and summer fun in general. Coach Billy Laminack has been working hard this summer to help those who are willing to stay in...
Community Services monthly report

Community Services monthly report

At the June 19th meeting of the Jal City Council, Community Services Director Chuck Miller gave his monthly report to the council. “Mr. Mayor and Council, here is the Monthly Report for May 2023. We have been preparing for 4th of July festivities, painting and major...
Community Services monthly report

City revenues trending upward

By John Earp The most recent Treasurer’s Report for the City of Jal shows that that city brought in $2,607,786.08 in gross receipts tax revenue (GRT) for the month of May. This is an increase by almost $1 million over the previous month’s GRT. The city’s GRT has been...