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Annual Chamber of Commerce golf tournament raises funds for local scholarships

    Annual Chamber of Commerce golf tournament raises funds for local scholarships

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce held its annual Scholarship Golf Tournament in memory of Johnny Bates on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Breckenridge Country Club.

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Band Boosters add featured items, credit card payment line to snack bar at Buckaroo games

    Band Boosters add featured items, credit card payment line to snack bar at Buckaroo games

Anyone who visited the snack bar during last week’s Buckaroo game against Jacksboro may have noticed a few changes. The Band Boosters, whose volunteer’s operate the booth during the games, have updated a few things this year.

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Yvonne Melton Gilbert

    Yvonne Melton Gilbert

Yvonne Melton Gilbert passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born on May 31, 1938, in Abilene, Texas, to parents Don and Mary Melton. She grew up in

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Ballinger cancels Friday night’s football game due to COVID-19; Breckenridge officials seeking alternative opponent

    Ballinger cancels Friday night’s football game due to COVID-19; Breckenridge officials seeking alternative opponent

Ballinger Independent School District has canceled Friday night’s varsity football game against Breckenridge High School’s Buckaroos due to the number of players and staff on the Bearcats team who have COVID-19.

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Stephens Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts inaugural Sporting Clay Shoot

  Stephens Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts inaugural Sporting Clay Shoot

The Stephens Memorial Hospital Foundation’s recent Sporting Clay Shoot earlier this month not only generated attention for the foundation and its upcoming projects, but it also awarded prizes to the winners of the competitions.

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State Rep. Glenn Rogers discusses property taxes

  State Rep. Glenn Rogers discusses property taxes

In his monthly column, State Rep. Glenn Rogers takes a look at Texas’ relationship with property taxes throughout its history, past actions taken by Texas Legislators on property taxes and the property tax bills on the agenda in the current special session.

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Head Coach Casey Pearce talks about what to expect from Buckaroos football this season

  Head Coach Casey Pearce talks about what to expect from Buckaroos football this season

As the Buckaroos prepare to take on Jacksboro on Friday in their first game of the year, head coach Casey Pearce talks about what to expect from the Bucks this year and what changes they’ve made since last year.

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Breckenridge EDC, Chamber of Commerce to host local job fair Aug. 11-13

  Breckenridge EDC, Chamber of Commerce to host local job fair Aug. 11-13

The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce will host a three-day job fair on Aug. 11 – 13. During those days, members of the public can stop by and fill out employment applications for positions that are available at local businesses.

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Local traffic stop leads to suspected human smuggling investigation

  Local traffic stop leads to suspected human smuggling investigation

A traffic stop by a Stephens County deputy sheriff earlier this week, resulted in the apprehension of 11 people inside a vehicle that appeared to involve the human smuggling of immigrants who were illegally in the United States.

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BHS Head Baseball Coach Kevin Bartley resigns amid police investigation

  BHS Head Baseball Coach Kevin Bartley resigns amid police investigation

Breckenridge ISD Superintendent Bryan Allen confirmed today that Breckenridge High School Head Baseball Coach Kevin Bartley II resigned last week, and Breckenridge Police Chief Bacel Cantrell said that his department is actively investigating  Bartley concerning an alleged improper relationship with a student.

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