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Breckenridge and Stephens County officials issue shelter-in-place order

  Breckenridge and Stephens County officials issue shelter-in-place order

Effective at 11:59 p.m. tonight, Monday, March 23, the City of Breckenridge and Stephens County will be under a “shelter

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As efforts to combat virus continue, local clinics await test results

  As efforts to combat virus continue, local clinics await test results

As the number of COVID-19 in the United States surpassed 15,000, according to the World Health Organization’s report at about

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Local cancellations continue amid coronavirus concerns

  Local cancellations continue amid coronavirus concerns

On Monday, March 16, the President of the United States called on Americans to stay at home for the next

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District Court cancels jury trials, some criminal dockets through May 8

  District Court cancels jury trials, some criminal dockets through May 8

On Friday, March 20, 90th Judicial District Court Judge Stephens Bristow announced that the court would cancel all jury trials

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Governor waives some DMV requirements, closes driver license offices

  Governor waives some DMV requirements, closes driver license offices

In an effort to reduce the need for in-person transactions, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) worked with Gov.

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Coronavirus-related disaster declaration could increase punishments for crimes

  Coronavirus-related disaster declaration could increase punishments for crimes

The novel (new) coronavirus situation may have some unexpected consequences for anyone who commits a crime in Texas, according to

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Hospital officials report there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Stephens County

  Hospital officials report there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Stephens County

Stephens Memorial Hospital officials said this afternoon that there have not been any confirmed cases of COVID-19, aka coronavirus disease,

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Breaking news: BISD agrees to extend school closure due to coronavirus, and approves realignment of campuses

  Breaking news: BISD agrees to extend school closure due to coronavirus, and approves realignment of campuses

The Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a resolution on Tuesday evening, giving Interim Superintendent Earl Jarrett the

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Chamber cancels Frontier Days, Breck Idol due to coronavirus threat

  Chamber cancels Frontier Days, Breck Idol due to coronavirus threat

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce executive board met today and decided to cancel this year’s Frontier Days, including Breck Idol

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Stephens Memorial Hospital announces changes to Wellness Center

  Stephens Memorial Hospital announces changes to Wellness Center

Stephens Memorial Hospital has announced some changes to their procedures involving the Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, in light of

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‘Take this as serious as it is’: County, city officials declare state of disaster due to coronavirus

  ‘Take this as serious as it is’: County, city officials declare state of disaster due to coronavirus

Based on the idea that there are probably undiagnosed cases of COVID-19, aka coronavirus disease, in the local community, officials

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Stephens County Commissioners approve COVID-19 plan in emergency meeting

  Stephens County Commissioners approve COVID-19 plan in emergency meeting

In a special-called emergency meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, the Stephens County Commissioners voted to put into place

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White House task force releases Coronavirus Guidelines for America

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

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