On Friday afternoon, Stephens Memorial Hospital personnel hosted the weekly COVID-19 update for the county, announcing the first local death
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An inmate in the Stephens County Jail has tested positive for COVID-19 this week, according to a news release from
![Local officials investigating COVID-19 deaths reported for Stephens County](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coronavirus-4923544_1920-200x157_c.jpg)
Local officials are investigating the situation that led to two coronavirus-related deaths being attributed to Stephens County. A change by the
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Breckenridge Independent School District administrators released the official plan for the 2020-2021 school year this morning, following a full day
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Breckenridge Independent School District officials gave a brief look at the upcoming school year during Friday’s weekly COVID-19 update hosted
![Face masks to be required in public in Stephens County, beginning Monday, July 20](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/COVID-19-update-2-200x157_c.jpg)
This afternoon, Stephens County Judge Michael Roach and Breckenridge Mayor Bob Sims announced new community restrictions due to increasing numbers
![Local officials to update community on COVID-19 situation this afternoon](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CountyCOVIDMeetingGraphic-cropped-200x157_c.jpg)
Local officials will host an “Urgent COVID-19 Update” at 4:30 p.m. today, Thursday, July 16. The update will be broadcast
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Texans still get a break from certain vehicle title and registration requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary waiver announced
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Thursday afternoon, shortly after Gov. Greg Abbott issued new mask guidelines for Texans, Stephens County officials announced two new local
![Stephens County officials address governor’s executive order, give update on local coronavirus situation](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-19-update-Dr.-Windsor-200x157_c.jpg)
Almost three weeks after the Stephens County Commissioners passed a resolution opening up local businesses 100 percent, the bars have
![Local government and health officials to provide COVID-19 update, discuss Governor’s Executive Order today](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coronavirus-4923544_1920-200x157_c.jpg)
Stephens County Judge Michael Roach and Breckenridge Mayor Bob Sims, along with local health officials, will hold a COVID-19 update
![Breckenridge Library prepares to reopen on Monday](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/library-drive-up-service-200x157_c.jpg)
The Breckenridge Library will reopen to the public on Monday, June 15, after having been closed for almost three months
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New data from the Texas health department released Monday proves what health officials have been trying to tell vaccine-hesitant Texans for months: The COVID-19 vaccine dramatically prevents death and is the best tool to prevent transmission of the deadly virus.
- Local government and health officials to provide COVID-19 update, discuss Governor’s Executive Order today
- UIL cancels all remaining spring activities, state championships
- Gov. Greg Abbott keeps Texas classrooms closed for remainder of school year
- Governor waives some DMV requirements, closes driver license offices
- Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to avoid groups of 10; closes bars, gyms and restaurants for dine-in
- Governor activates Texas National Guard in response to COVID-19
- Texas confirms first death in COVID-19 patient
- Governor waives certain vehicle registration, titling, and parking placard regulations in Texas
- DSHS distributes additional medical supplies for COVID-19 response
On Monday afternoon, March 16, President Donald Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued new guidelines for Americans to follow during the global coronavirus outbreak. According to the