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Stephens County Chronicles: Jewish residents instrumental to development of early Breckenridge community

    Stephens County Chronicles: Jewish residents instrumental to development of early Breckenridge community

Breckenridge once had a very active Jewish community, with as many as 83 members by 1930. In 1929, they built a Jewish synagogue, Temple Beth Israel, located at 302 N. Parks St.

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Stephens County Chronicles: What’s in a name?

    Stephens County Chronicles: What’s in a name?

Cisco and several other area towns weren’t always known by the names that we refer to them by today. Here’s a little quiz to see if you can match the current town names to their former names.

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Downtown Breckenridge decorated for holidays; more Christmas activities scheduled for upcoming weeks

    Downtown Breckenridge decorated for holidays; more Christmas activities scheduled for upcoming weeks

Breckenridge’s holiday activities will continue with the annual lighted Christmas parade through downtown Breckenridge on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m.

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Stephens County Chronicles: Breckenridge area has rich lake history

    Stephens County Chronicles: Breckenridge area has rich lake history

In the latest installment of “Stephens County Chronicles,” Jean Hayworth takes a look at the lakes of Stephens County, Texas.

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Mary Capps has time of her life on trip to ‘The Price Is Right’

  Mary Capps has time of her life on trip to ‘The Price Is Right’

At age 80, Mary Capps is a firm believer in the idea that you’re never too old to follow your dreams. And, she did just that in September when she flew — with a few family members — to California and went to a taping of “The Price Is Right.”

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Lee’s Legion Chapter of DAR honors Billie O’Neal with 2023 Historical Preservation Award

  Lee’s Legion Chapter of DAR honors Billie O’Neal with 2023 Historical Preservation Award

The Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the 2023 Historical Preservation Award to Billie Walker O’Neal of Breckenridge.

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Quilt Show on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

  Quilt Show on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

The BFAC’s 2023 Quilt Exhibition features 50 quilts and will be on display through Nov. 30.

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Annual Craft Show slated for Saturday, Nov. 18; Sunday, Nov. 19

  Annual Craft Show slated for Saturday, Nov. 18; Sunday, Nov. 19

The Breckenridge Craft Guild will host its annual Craft Show next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19, at the Breckenridge First Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center, 419 W. Walker St.

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SMH Auxiliary discusses fundraising for new ultrasound machine at recent Woman’s Forum meeting

  SMH Auxiliary discusses fundraising for new ultrasound machine at recent Woman’s Forum meeting

The Breckenridge Woman’s Forum recently hosted a program by Stephens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary President Niki Aldridge and Vice President Glenda Knight.

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Breckenridge church members fill Christmas Shoeboxes for children around the world

  Breckenridge church members fill Christmas Shoeboxes for children around the world

Breckenridge church members have filled dozens of Christmas boxes that will be sent to children around the world.

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