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Longtime BEDC CEO Virgil Moore retires; board selects Colton Buckley to take the helm

    Longtime BEDC CEO Virgil Moore retires; board selects Colton Buckley to take the helm

The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation recently announced the retirement of longtime CEO and Executive Director Virgil Moore, and now a new leader is set to take the helm. The BEDC

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Stephens County pushes forward with COVID-19 vaccination efforts; several opportunities available this weekend

    Stephens County pushes forward with COVID-19 vaccination efforts; several opportunities available this weekend

Stephens County continues to make gains in getting local residents vaccinated against COVID-19. Local residents have several upcoming opportunities to get one of the vaccinations at no charge.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Phariss

    Robert ‘Bob’ Phariss

Robert Allen “Bob” Phariss, 87, of Breckenridge, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, at the

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Mary Elizabeth Johnson

    Mary Elizabeth Johnson

Mary Johnson, 86, of Stephenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021. Her graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2021, at the Hart Cemetery,

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Breckenridge Mayor declares March as Texas History Month

  Breckenridge Mayor declares March as Texas History Month

On Monday morning, members of the Picketville Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas gathered to witness Breckenridge Mayor Bob Sims sign a proclamation declaring March as Texas History Month in Breckenridge.

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Heugatter joins Breckenridge Police Department as its newest patrol officer

  Heugatter joins Breckenridge Police Department as its newest patrol officer

On Wednesday morning, Chandon Heugatter was sworn in as the Breckenridge Police Department’s newest patrol officer during a ceremony in the City Commission chambers.

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Stephens County Commissioners approve subdivision plan at PK Lake, discuss TxDOT project for FM 3099

  Stephens County Commissioners approve subdivision plan at PK Lake, discuss TxDOT project for FM 3099

At their meeting on Monday, March 8, Stephens County Commissioners approved several items, including a plat for the new Crystal Bay subdivision at Possum Kingdom Lake and a proposal by the Texas Department of Transportation to do major work on the intersection of FM 3099 and U.S. Highway 180 West.

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Breckenridge City Commission receives report on pool progress, winter storm damage at recent meeting

  Breckenridge City Commission receives report on pool progress, winter storm damage at recent meeting

In a quick meeting last week, the Breckenridge City Commission met to discuss a variety of items, including an update on the swimming pool, the recent winter storm and the damage it caused, as well as a couple of upcoming clean-up opportunities for local residents.

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Dee Pitts

  Dee Pitts

Evelyn Dee (Osborne) Pitts, age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Austin, Texas, after many years of

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Breckenridge Elks Club hosts annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest

  Breckenridge Elks Club hosts annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest

Local Elks Lodge 1480 held their annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest for kids ages 8 to 13 on Saturday, March 6, at L.T. Cook Gymnasium at Breckenridge High School.

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