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Breckenridge community steps up in winter storm crisis; more cold weather expected

    Breckenridge community steps up in winter storm crisis; more cold weather expected

UPDATE: After Breckenridge’s electric power was restored Monday afternoon, it was cut off again early this evening, creating another dangerous night for those with no heat. Temperatures are expected to be

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Stephens Regional SUD issues Boil Water Notice for rural water customers

    Stephens Regional SUD issues Boil Water Notice for rural water customers

The area-wide power outage has caused a loss of pressure at the Stephens Regional Special Utility District, which provides water to rural customers in Stephens County, prompting a Boil Water

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BISD gym opened as temporary shelter as power goes out in western Stephens County

    BISD gym opened as temporary shelter as power goes out in western Stephens County

As temperatures dropped to 7 degrees, the electric power went out in the Hubbard Creek Lake area around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Stephens County and Breckenridge officials went into

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Community leaders continue to prepare for winter storm

    Community leaders continue to prepare for winter storm

Stephens County leaders continued on Saturday, Feb. 13, to prepare for the upcoming winter storm, discussing options in case the county or sections of the county lose electric power.

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Today’s the deadline to file to serve on the city commission, school board or hospital board

  Today’s the deadline to file to serve on the city commission, school board or hospital board

Today, Friday, Feb. 12, is the deadline for applications to run for places on the Breckenridge City Commission, Breckenridge Independent

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Stephens County and Breckenridge officials prepare to help those in need during upcoming winter storm

  Stephens County and Breckenridge officials prepare to help those in need during upcoming winter storm

With much of Texas experiencing extremely cold temperatures and even colder weather forecast for the weekend and into early next week, Stephens County emergency managers are preparing to assist local residents who do not have adequate shelter or heat.

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Breckenridge schools close due to winter weather; other delays announced

  Breckenridge schools close due to winter weather; other delays announced

With Stephens County included in the area of Texas that is expected to get freezing drizzle or light freezing rain

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office intercepts suspected human smuggling situation

  Stephens County Sheriff’s Office intercepts suspected human smuggling situation

What started out as a routine traffic stop by a Stephens County deputy Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, turned into an investigation of suspected human smuggling. 

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County Commissioners set fines for unapproved road crossings, receive AgriLife Extension report

  County Commissioners set fines for unapproved road crossings, receive AgriLife Extension report

In their meeting Monday morning, Feb. 8, Stephens County Commissioners created a new penalty system for anyone who crosses a county road with a pipeline or other installation without first getting permission from the county and paying the required fee.

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Extensive Military Museum exhibit on display at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

  Extensive Military Museum exhibit on display at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

When Ricky Stober shows visitors around his RWS Military Museum exhibit, he somehow manages to combine a quiet reverence with unbridled enthusiasm for every item in the display.

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