Jackson County jail administrator submits resignation; sheriff reports two violent incidents and vehicle readiness

Jail Administrator Tara Timberlake submitted her resignation to the Jackson County Commissioners' Court during its March 24, 2026 meeting; the minutes record the resignation but do not note a formal acceptance motion. The resignation appears in the payroll and personnel section of the minutes with effective dates recorded in the court payroll table.

Sheriff Rick Boone gave a brief report listing recent public‑safety incidents, including a reported stabbing south of Ganado and a shooting in Edna. Boone also said three new Sheriff's Office vehicles were ready for deployment and described recent Spring Break training with Industrial ISD. No investigative follow‑up motions or directions to staff were recorded in the minutes.

County staff reported several facility and training updates. Lane Larson said the air conditioner at the LNRA tower site was out and that he had repaired and returned it to service. Mary Horton, County Treasurer, said county cybersecurity training is approximately 60% complete and reported that Jackson County received a Texas Association of Counties Safety Award and $3,080 for the Healthy County program. Kade Smith described a prescribed burn program hosted by the Jackson County Extension Office that had 25 participants and announced the 1st Annual Gulf Coast Stockman's Conference in September 2026.

The minutes do not contain direct quotations from the individuals who reported these items; the court record notes supporting documents and payroll tables are filed among the exhibits. The minutes show no recorded vote to accept the jail administrator's resignation; the resignation is recorded as submitted.