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Students at Jacksboro High School and Elementary School returned to class for the first time since a powerful EF-3 tornado tore through town.

Cleanup and repairs continue at two schools in Jacksboro that were damaged by Monday’s EF-3 tornado. School leaders are still trying to come up with a plan to get kids back in classrooms.

As of Thursday morning, electricity has been restored to all but a few properties in tornado-ravaged Jacksboro, according to Oncor Electric Delivery.

As of Thursday morning, electricity has been restored to all but a few properties in tornado-ravaged Jacksboro, according to Oncor Electric Delivery.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) declared a disaster in 16 counties Tuesday after a tornado outbreak damaged homes, schools, and businesses Monday.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) declared a disaster in 16 counties Tuesday after a tornado outbreak damaged homes, schools and businesses Monday.

Texas Sky Ranger was over Jacksboro, Texas, Tuesday surveying the damage done by a tornado on Monday, March 21, 2022.

Law enforcement officials in Jacksboro said Tuesday it was a miracle severe storm damage from Monday resulted in no serious injuries or deaths. NBC 5’s Ben Russell reports from the scene at Jacksboro Elementary School.

The unconfirmed tornado that hit Jacksboro Monday afternoon caused extensive damage, including to Jacksboro High School and Jacksboro Elementary School.

A possible tornado Monday afternoon has left behind significant damage in Jacksboro, including at Jacksboro High School and the Jacksboro Animal Shelter.