Editor’s Note: On the afternoon and evening of Monday, Feb. 15, Breckenridge Texan Publisher Tony Pilkington rode along with Stephens County Judge Michael Roach as he led the local emergency
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In response to this week’s winter storm and the ongoing below-freezing temperatures, Stephens County Michael Roach, Breckenridge Mayor Bob Sims and Breckenridge Interim City Manager Heather Robertson-Caraway have declared a local state of disaster beginning at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for write-in candidates to file an official Declaration of Write-in Candidacy for a spot on the Breckenridge Independent School District Board
UPDATE: After Breckenridge’s electric power was restored Monday afternoon, it was cut off again early this evening, creating another dangerous night for those with no heat. Temperatures are expected to be
The area-wide power outage has caused a loss of pressure at the Stephens Regional Special Utility District, which provides water to rural customers in Stephens County, prompting a Boil Water
As temperatures dropped to 7 degrees, the electric power went out in the Hubbard Creek Lake area around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Stephens County and Breckenridge officials went into
Stephens County leaders continued on Saturday, Feb. 13, to prepare for the upcoming winter storm, discussing options in case the county or sections of the county lose electric power.
Today, Friday, Feb. 12, is the deadline for applications to run for places on the Breckenridge City Commission, Breckenridge Independent
With much of Texas experiencing extremely cold temperatures and even colder weather forecast for the weekend and into early next week, Stephens County emergency managers are preparing to assist local residents who do not have adequate shelter or heat.
With Stephens County included in the area of Texas that is expected to get freezing drizzle or light freezing rain
What started out as a routine traffic stop by a Stephens County deputy Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, turned into an investigation of suspected human smuggling.
In their meeting Monday morning, Feb. 8, Stephens County Commissioners created a new penalty system for anyone who crosses a county road with a pipeline or other installation without first getting permission from the county and paying the required fee.
When Ricky Stober shows visitors around his RWS Military Museum exhibit, he somehow manages to combine a quiet reverence with unbridled enthusiasm for every item in the display.
With fewer doses of the COVID-19 vaccines going to rural areas in favor of major hubs that the State of Texas has created, Stephens Memorial announced this week that they will no longer be taking sign-ups on their vaccine waitlist.
Deedra Boaz, center, prepares to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of her new business, The White Orchid Florals
By Glenn Rogers/Texas House of Representatives – District 60 I mentioned in last month’s column that the Texas legislature meets
Lara Mendoza cuts the ribbon shortly after noon today, Tuesday, Feb. 2, marking the official opening of her new shop,
On Saturday night, Jan. 30, Breckenridge High School’s Bailey Auditorium was transformed into a royal stage as Nayeli Hernandez was crowned the 2021 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord Chamberlain Jonas Arellano in the school’s 96th Coronation.
Strong winds blew into Stephens County on Saturday, bringing warmer temperatures and a dusty haze from the west and southwest.
