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Breckenridge City Commission approves hiring of interim city manager and police chief

    Breckenridge City Commission approves hiring of interim city manager and police chief

The Breckenridge City Commission voted Tuesday night to hire an interim city manager and an interim police chief.

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Stephens County early voting turnout reaches 29.81% ahead of Election Day

    Stephens County early voting turnout reaches 29.81% ahead of Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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Buckaroos fall to Merkel 14-6; playoff spot comes down to season finale

    Buckaroos fall to Merkel 14-6; playoff spot comes down to season finale

The Buckaroos gave the Badgers everything they had, but ultimately, it was Merkel who came away with a 14-6 win over the Buckaroos.

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Pies, pies and more pies: First Methodist prepares for annual Turkey Dinner on Nov. 12

    Pies, pies and more pies: First Methodist prepares for annual Turkey Dinner on Nov. 12

This year’s Turkey Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12.

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Surprise jail inspection earns praise from Stephens County Judge

    Surprise jail inspection earns praise from Stephens County Judge

The Stephens County Jail passed an unannounced inspection last week, earning praise from County Judge Will Thompson for the performance of Sheriff Kevin Roach and his staff.

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Local man injured in wreck with tractor-trailer

    Local man injured in wreck with tractor-trailer

A pickup collided with a tractor-trailer hauling large stone slabs around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, on West Walker Street.

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Ryan Ethridge grows state champion pumpkin in Stephens County

  Ryan Ethridge grows state champion pumpkin in Stephens County

A crane was used to move the pumpkin, which weighed 1,340 pounds, a Texas record.

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BISD schools accepting student referrals for Gifted & Talented program

  BISD schools accepting student referrals for Gifted & Talented program

Breckenridge Independent School District will accept student referrals for the district’s Gifted & Talented (GT) program until Friday, Nov. 20.

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Close game in Holliday ends in 35-34 loss for Buckaroos

  Close game in Holliday ends in 35-34 loss for Buckaroos

Friday night’s football game in Holliday was a close one with the Breckenridge Buckaroos tying the score three times as they took on the Holliday Eagles, but ultimately the Eagles won 35-34.

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Breckenridge Chamber selling tickets for Kawasaki Mule SX 4×4 and ‘Pistols & Pearls annual banquet

  Breckenridge Chamber selling tickets for Kawasaki Mule SX 4×4 and ‘Pistols & Pearls annual banquet

As a fundraiser, the Chamber is selling tickets for a raffle for a 2026 Kawasaki Mule SX 4×4 with the drawing scheduled for Nov. 7.

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More fall festival, Halloween events coming up

  More fall festival, Halloween events coming up

Check out the list of events local organizations have put together.

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Breckenridge City Commission reverses course on fire station plans, updates zoning for vape shops, tiny homes

  Breckenridge City Commission reverses course on fire station plans, updates zoning for vape shops, tiny homes

The Breckenridge City Commission recently reversed directions on the plans for a new fire station, voting at their regular meeting last week to tear down the current fire station and build a new station in its place.

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Stephens County accepting applications from non-profits for La Casa Wind Project funding

  Stephens County accepting applications from non-profits for La Casa Wind Project funding

The deadline for submitting a request for the nonprofit funding is Nov. 1, 2026.

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Breckenridge drops first district game to Jacksboro, looks ahead to Holliday

  Breckenridge drops first district game to Jacksboro, looks ahead to Holliday

The Breckenridge Buckaroos faced a tough opponent Friday night, Oct. 16, when the Jacksboro Tigers came to town, and the result was their first district loss of the season.

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Early voting for Nov. 3 election begins Monday, Oct. 19, in Stephens County

  Early voting for Nov. 3 election begins Monday, Oct. 19, in Stephens County

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election begins Monday, Oct. 19, in Stephens County.

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Rogers: I’m rural first, Republican second

  Rogers: I’m rural first, Republican second

Glenn Rogers talks about all the ways he says the GOP has abandoned its rural base.

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Breckenridge Police Chief Blake Johnson announces retirement

  Breckenridge Police Chief Blake Johnson announces retirement

Breckenridge Police Chief Blake Johnson has announced his retirement, effective Oct. 29. He said that after 36 years, he’s getting out of law enforcement.

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National Theatre announces 2026-27 Performance Series concerts

  National Theatre announces 2026-27 Performance Series concerts

The National Theatre of Breckenridge has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Performance Series, which will feature three concerts.

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Northrop resigns from Breckenridge City Manager position

  Northrop resigns from Breckenridge City Manager position

City Manager Cynthia Northrop announced her resignation, effective Nov. 30, at the end of the Breckenridge City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

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