City of Breckenridge to test tornado sirens today, Wednesday, May 3
The City of Breckenridge plans to test the tornado sirens, located at the fire department, at noon today, Wednesday, May 3.
At 11 a.m., the City will send out a message on the Code Red Alert, letting local residents know about the test.
To sign up to receive emergency messages through the CodeRed system, click here. The system will be used by the City of Breckenridge and/or Stephens County to alert local residents about emergency situations, including dangerous storms, boil water notices, missing child reports and more. When you sign up for CodeRed, you can supply them with a phone number — landline or mobile phone — for calls and/or text messages, as well as an email address for email alerts.
Although today’s test at noon is just a test of the sirens, there is a slight chance of thunderstorms today and up to a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, May 4, according to the National Weather Service.
Help support the Breckenridge Texan’s local news coverage mission
The Breckenridge Texan, a non-profit news outlet serving Breckenridge and Stephens County, Texas, has launched its annual NewsMatch fundraising campaign, running through Dec. 31, 2024.
As a non-profit news outlet, the Breckenridge Texan depends on donations, in addition to ad sales, to fund daily operations, including website costs, freelance writers, and basic office expenses. The organization aims to raise $4,000, which could be tripled to $12,000 through various matching programs, including the NewsMatch program and the Rural Partner Fund, which is supported by several major foundations.
Founded in 2017 by journalists Tony Pilkington and Carla McKeown, the Breckenridge Texan provides daily local news coverage, weekly newsletters, photo galleries, a community calendar, and obituaries. The outlet serves both local residents and people outside the community seeking information about Breckenridge and Stephens County, including potential new residents and businesses. They chose the non-profit structure to maintain local control of news coverage while minimizing the financial burden on the community.
In addition to regular news coverage, the Breckenridge Texan also offers:
A weekly newsletter that delivers a roundup of recent stories via email every Monday
Photo galleries from local events
A Calendar of Events, which lists upcoming community activities
Local obituaries
And more
Donations can be made through the Breckenridge Texan website’s donate page, the NewsMatch campaign page, or by mail to Breckenridge Texan, P.O. Box 1228, Breckenridge, Texas 76424. The organization operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), which is the name that will appear on donation billing statements.
If you believe local news is important and love the work we’re doing, please contribute today!
Click here to make a donation.
Thank for your support.
Make a donation
