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Stephens County continues to see spike in COVID-19 cases; local bars might reopen next week

    Stephens County continues to see spike in COVID-19 cases; local bars might reopen next week

In the rapidly changing coronavirus situation, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Stephens County continued to spike this week, reaching 30 by Thursday afternoon when three new positive test results were reported by Stephens Memorial Hospital.

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Stephens County to use new, more secure ballot boxes for upcoming election

    Stephens County to use new, more secure ballot boxes for upcoming election

When Stephens County voters start going to the polls next week, they will deposit their ballots into new computerized ballot boxes that the county purchased to ensure that the election process is secure.

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office investigation leads to recovery of stolen property, arrests of suspects

    Stephens County Sheriff’s Office investigation leads to recovery of stolen property, arrests of suspects

In the overnight hours of Sept. 23 and 24, thieves broke into multiple vehicles parked in driveways on county roads off of FM 3201 at Hubbard Creek Lake, taking a

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Breckenridge ISD to end remote learning program due to high rate of failure

    Breckenridge ISD to end remote learning program due to high rate of failure

The Breckenridge Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting shortly after noon today, Tuesday, Oct. 6, and voted unanimously to end remote learning in the school district with a few exceptions.

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Breckenridge’s Cub Scout Pack 81 presents year-end awards at Blue and Gold Banquet

    Breckenridge’s Cub Scout Pack 81 presents year-end awards at Blue and Gold Banquet

Breckenridge Cub Scout Pack 81 held their annual Blue and Gold Banquet awards ceremony Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Woman’s Forum. During the event, Cub Scouts in the pack were

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Breckenridge Buckaroos prepare to start district play on Friday in Clyde

    Breckenridge Buckaroos prepare to start district play on Friday in Clyde

The first five weeks of the 2020 football season have come and gone for the Breckenridge Buckaroos, and now it is time to for the games that count toward a potential playoff berth.

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Update: Stephens County no longer exempt from mandatory mask order as number of active COVID-19 cases surpasses 21

  Update: Stephens County no longer exempt from mandatory mask order as number of active COVID-19 cases surpasses 21

UPDATE: As of Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3, Stephens County is no longer exempt from the mandatory mask order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, GA-29, issued on July 2, according to Stephens County Judge Michael Roach.

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Stephens County to host virtual town hall meeting with Sen. Charles Perry

  Stephens County to host virtual town hall meeting with Sen. Charles Perry

Stephens County will host a virtual town hall meeting with Texas State Senator Charles Perry, and local residents can send

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Upcoming Breckenridge events include a memorial bike ride, community-wide garage sale, health fair and more

  Upcoming Breckenridge events include a memorial bike ride, community-wide garage sale, health fair and more

Breckenridge has several annual events on the calendar, while a few events that typically take place each year have been

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City Commissioners hire Scott Dixon as Breckenridge’s Interim City Manager

  City Commissioners hire Scott Dixon as Breckenridge’s Interim City Manager

When Breckenridge’s new Interim City Manager, Scott Dixon, sat down with the Breckenridge Texan for a one-on-one interview last Wednesday afternoon, he had only been on the job a few hours.

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Eagles out-score Buckaroos 35-12 in last pre-district game of season

  Eagles out-score Buckaroos 35-12 in last pre-district game of season

It was another tough outing for the Breckenridge Buckaroos Friday night, Sept. 25, as they hosted the Holliday Eagles at Buckaroo Stadium.

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Home-side tickets for tonight’s Buckaroo game sold out; game will be live-streamed

  Home-side tickets for tonight’s Buckaroo game sold out; game will be live-streamed

The Breckenridge High School varsity football team will take on the Holliday Eagles tonight in Buckaroo Stadium in the last

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Voter registration deadline set for Oct. 5; new laws affect Early Voting, Ballot by Mail

  Voter registration deadline set for Oct. 5; new laws affect Early Voting, Ballot by Mail

As Election Day approaches, Stephens County Elections Administrator Christie Latham has announced some upcoming dates and deadlines that may be of interest to local citizens.

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Stephens Memorial Hospital seeking donations for its new Adopt-a-Senior program

  Stephens Memorial Hospital seeking donations for its new Adopt-a-Senior program

Stephens Memorial Hospital is seeking support from the community for its new Adopt-a-Senior program to help fund the Senior Meals project that the hospital took on when the Breckenridge Senior Citizens Center closed earlier this year.

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Smoke from western fires creates spectacular sunsets in Breckenridge

  Smoke from western fires creates spectacular sunsets in Breckenridge

Smoke from the devastating fires in the western United States has drifted all the way to North Texas lately, creating

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Good turnout, great weather help Breckenridge Chamber raise money for BHS senior scholarships 

  Good turnout, great weather help Breckenridge Chamber raise money for BHS senior scholarships 

Golfers couldn’t have asked for better weather as they turned out Saturday, Sept. 19,  to hit the links and help raise money for scholarships at the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament.

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Experts: No legal issues with upcoming Stephens County sheriff’s race

  Experts: No legal issues with upcoming Stephens County sheriff’s race

Although the Stephens County Attorney has submitted an opinion request from the Texas Attorney General regarding the upcoming sheriff’s race, none of the legal experts in the Breckenridge Texan’s investigation say there is a problem.

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BISD to transfer tickets for canceled game against Eastland to next home game

  BISD to transfer tickets for canceled game against Eastland to next home game

Breckenridge Independent School District announced on Wednesday that anyone who purchased a ticket to Friday night’s home varsity game with

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Buckaroo vs. Eastland football games canceled due to COVID-19

  Buckaroo vs. Eastland football games canceled due to COVID-19

UPDATE: According to BISD officials, the Breckenridge Junior High School football games (7th and 8th grades) will take place in

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