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Monday night wreck claims life of Breckenridge woman; fundraisers organized for family

    Monday night wreck claims life of Breckenridge woman; fundraisers organized for family

Shayden Ramsey, 22, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the 3800 block of U.S. Highway 180 West (West Walker Street), in front of Walmart.

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Lady Buckaroos softball team heading to Bi-District series after clinching District Championship on Friday

    Lady Buckaroos softball team heading to Bi-District series after clinching District Championship on Friday

The Breckenridge High School Lady Buckaroos softball team won their game against the Peaster Lady Greyhounds on Friday night, wrapping up the regular season as the District champions.

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City Commissioners approve application for financial assistance for water system work, take care of other business

    City Commissioners approve application for financial assistance for water system work, take care of other business

The Breckenridge City Commission has met twice this month, taking care of City business, including an application for financial aid to inventory the City’s water pipes, the 2024 pool policy, an updated public comment policy and more.

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TSTC-Breckenridge to host Welding Spotlight Day on April 29

    TSTC-Breckenridge to host Welding Spotlight Day on April 29

The Texas State Technical College-Breckenridge campus will host a Welding Program Spotlight Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the TSTC Welding Building (Rick Perry Center), 211 N. Court St.

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Breckenridge Craft Guild to host Spring Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, April 27

    Breckenridge Craft Guild to host Spring Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, April 27

The Breckenridge Craft Guild will hold a Spring Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, April 27, offering craft items from more than 20 local vendors.

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Matthew Wunsch installs safety posts at Hubbard Creek Lake as Eagle Scout project to help prevent drownings

    Matthew Wunsch installs safety posts at Hubbard Creek Lake as Eagle Scout project to help prevent drownings

Scout worked with others to plan and install five life-saving safety posts at the swimming and camping area at Hubbard Creek Reservoir to help prevent drowning.

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Carnival to open at 1 p.m. today, April 21, for final day of fun

  Carnival to open at 1 p.m. today, April 21, for final day of fun

Saturday’s rains temporarily closed the carnival that’s in town, but it’s scheduled to reopen at 1 p.m. today, Sunday, April 21.

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Deadline for 2024 Miss Breckenridge Pageant extended to Friday, April 26

  Deadline for 2024 Miss Breckenridge Pageant extended to Friday, April 26

This year’s Miss Breckenridge Pageant will take place during the Stephens County Frontier Days next month, and the deadline to register a girl to enter is Friday, April 19.

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Get to know the candidates: Breckenridge City Commissioner contenders answer profile questions

  Get to know the candidates: Breckenridge City Commissioner contenders answer profile questions

The Breckenridge City Commission election is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, and early voting starts next week.

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Upcoming AgriLife Extension programs focus on trees, ponds and community issues

  Upcoming AgriLife Extension programs focus on trees, ponds and community issues

The Stephens County AgriLife Extension Office has several upcoming activities, including a pond management program, a tree pests/diseases program and a community futures forum.

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Frontier Days to feature ‘Breck’s Got Talent’ competition; application deadline April 22

  Frontier Days to feature ‘Breck’s Got Talent’ competition; application deadline April 22

Breck’s Got Talent will be Saturday, May 4, and the application deadline for auditions is Monday, April 22.

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Stephens County Extension Office to offer car seat inspection event on April 26

  Stephens County Extension Office to offer car seat inspection event on April 26

The Stephens County AgriLife Extension Office will host a car seat safety event on Friday, April 26. Local parents can get their car seats inspected and receive a free car seat or booster seat, depending on need.

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In memory of Shalon: Local paint party raises funds for art scholarships, classes

  In memory of Shalon: Local paint party raises funds for art scholarships, classes

Organized by friends and acquaintances of the late Shalon Taylor Wilson, the “Paint Like Shalon” event on April 9 raised about $1,000 for art scholarships, workshops and more.

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Breckenridge school board votes to seek new health insurance; honors students, staff, teachers of the month

  Breckenridge school board votes to seek new health insurance; honors students, staff, teachers of the month

Breckenridge Independent School District employees will soon have a new insurance plan after the Board of Trustees voted to appoint an agent of record to assist the district with a health insurance plan and to leave the insurance cooperative the district has been in.

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Brett Taylor concert to wrap up 2023-24 Performance Series at National Theatre

  Brett Taylor concert to wrap up 2023-24 Performance Series at National Theatre

Closing out the National Theatre of Breckenridge’s 2023-24 Performance Series will be Brett Taylor, along with some of his songwriting friends from Nashville.

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‘Casino Night’ on April 20 benefits Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

  ‘Casino Night’ on April 20 benefits Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will host its biggest fundraiser of the year — Casino Night — on Saturday, April 20. Tickets are on sale at the BFAC.

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Local 4-H photography class, contest provide students with creative skills and photo challenges

  Local 4-H photography class, contest provide students with creative skills and photo challenges

When Breckenridge photographer Rachelle Perry, teaches photography to the kids in the Stephens County 4-H program, it’s all about teaching the rules of good photography. Then, it’s about teaching them how to break those rules.

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Breckenridge could see 98 percent coverage during eclipse on Monday, April 8, depending on the weather

  Breckenridge could see 98 percent coverage during eclipse on Monday, April 8, depending on the weather

A little after noon on Monday, April 8, the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse will begin in this area. Whether or not anyone in Breckenridge will be able to see the phenomenon will depend on the cloud cover.

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Breckenridge Woman’s Forum learns about Meals on Wheels program during March meeting

  Breckenridge Woman’s Forum learns about Meals on Wheels program during March meeting

The Breckenridge Woman’s Forum learned all about the local Meals on Wheels program at their monthly meeting in March.

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