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Texas program seeks veterans’ stories for oral history archive

    Texas program seeks veterans’ stories for oral history archive

Texas officials are encouraging veterans to share their stories of military service through the Voices of Veterans Oral History Program, an initiative that records and preserves firsthand accounts of service and life after returning home.

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Rogers: The partisanship that has infected Austin is coming for local city councils

    Rogers: The partisanship that has infected Austin is coming for local city councils

A former legislator pops up in small town politics.

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Co-workers, friends and family show appreciation for outgoing Stephens County Judge Michael Roach

    Co-workers, friends and family show appreciation for outgoing Stephens County Judge Michael Roach

Last week, the employees who work in the courthouse gathered, along with friends and family members, in the district courtroom to say goodbye to county Judge Michael Roach and wish him well in his future endeavors.

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Courthouse display raises awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month in Stephens County

    Courthouse display raises awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month in Stephens County

The Stephens County Commissioners have declared April as Child Abuse Awareness Month.

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Paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

    Paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

The paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller are on display in the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s main gallery through June 26.

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Four-vehicle wreck temporarily closes U.S. 183 South; four transported to area hospitals

    Four-vehicle wreck temporarily closes U.S. 183 South; four transported to area hospitals

A portion of U.S. Highway 183 was shut down for at least an hour this afternoon, Wednesday, April 1, following a four-vehicle accident in the south-bound lane about 15 miles south of Breckenridge.

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Pancake supper fundraiser planned for Bill Flournoy

  Pancake supper fundraiser planned for Bill Flournoy

The pancake meals will be available on a donation basis.

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David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert

  David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert

Despite the small crowd at the National Theatre on Saturday night, David Lewis put on one of the best shows of this year’s Performance Series, hosted by the Friends of Historic Breckenridge.

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BHS seniors get quick course in decision making with ‘It’s Your Money’ program

  BHS seniors get quick course in decision making with ‘It’s Your Money’ program

Breckenridge High School seniors got a glimpse of their future during the “It’s Your Money!” program on Thursday, March 26, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and InterBank, in partnership with the high school.

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Stephens County 4-H to host annual plant sale on Friday, April 3

  Stephens County 4-H to host annual plant sale on Friday, April 3

The Stephens County 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources plant sale will be Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until they sell out).

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A reporter’s goodbye: how this small Texas town grew me

  A reporter’s goodbye: how this small Texas town grew me

Journalist Alex Kielar, who came to Breckenridge a little over a year ago, is moving back to Pennsylvania this week.

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Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale

  Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale

The Breckenridge Library will host its annual Spring Book Sale on today and Saturday, March 27-28.

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Dr. Prater honored with retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital

  Dr. Prater honored with retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital

Friends, former co-workers, patients and other community members honored Dr. William E. Prater with a retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 23.

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David Lewis to close out National Theatre’s 2025-26 Performance Series on Saturday, March 28

  David Lewis to close out National Theatre’s 2025-26 Performance Series on Saturday, March 28

The Friends of Historic Breckenridge will present David Lewis as the fifth and final show of the 2025-2026 Performance Series season at the National Theatre in downtown Breckenridge.

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BISD Board approves negotiations for new school site north of Walmart, officially approves issuance of $39 million in bonds

  BISD Board approves negotiations for new school site north of Walmart, officially approves issuance of $39 million in bonds

The Breckenridge Economic Development Corp. is offering to sell 14 acres of the property north of Walmart for the proposed new school.

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Breckenridge school board honors March students, staff of the month

  Breckenridge school board honors March students, staff of the month

Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month, at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, March 16, at the BISD administration office.

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Local Elks Lodge provides supplies, CPR training to area volunteer fire departments

  Local Elks Lodge provides supplies, CPR training to area volunteer fire departments

On Saturday morning, March 14, Breckenridge Elks Lodge No. 1480 presented four area volunteer fire departments with supplies purchased with an Elks grant.

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DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library

  DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library

Billie O’Neal and Helen Haddock, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas,  recently donated two books to the Breckenridge Library: “Remember the Alamo” by Paul Walker and “Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas” by James Haley.

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Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals

  Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals

Breckenridge’s powerlifting program will once again be well-represented on the state stage, as the Buckaroos and Lady Bucks combined to qualify 11 lifters for the upcoming state meets – matching the program’s totals from a year ago despite graduating several top performers.

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