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Bufkin fulfills life-long dream by becoming Breckenridge Police officer

    Bufkin fulfills life-long dream by becoming Breckenridge Police officer

On Tuesday morning, 2017 Breckenridge High School graduate Bryce Bufkin’s dream came true as he was sworn in as the Breckenridge Police Department’s newest police officer.

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BHS honors veterans during annual Veterans Day ceremony

    BHS honors veterans during annual Veterans Day ceremony

Students and organizations gathered at the Breckenridge ISD Athletics and Fine Arts Facility on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor local U.S. Military veterans.

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Stephens County Commissioners canvass votes, certify election results

    Stephens County Commissioners canvass votes, certify election results

Following a tumultuous Sheriff’s race leading up to last week’s General Election, there was little fanfare as Stephens County Commissioners met for just over five minutes to canvass the official results and certifying the election in a meeting on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12.

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Two transported by air ambulance after one-vehicle rollover on U.S. 180 on Friday afternoon

    Two transported by air ambulance after one-vehicle rollover on U.S. 180 on Friday afternoon

Traffic on U.S. Highway 180 West was blocked for about an hour and a half Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, following a major wreck at the highway’s intersection with FM 2231. Two Air Evac helicopters landed on the highway and transported crash victims to the hospital.

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Upcoming holiday events on schedule for Breckenridge community

    Upcoming holiday events on schedule for Breckenridge community

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Breckenridge community will soon have several events on the calendar. However, some of the traditional activities will be a little different this year as community leaders continue to try and keep the number of local cases of COVID-19 as low as possible.

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BHS announces honor roll for second six weeks of 2020-2021 school year

    BHS announces honor roll for second six weeks of 2020-2021 school year

Breckenridge High School has announced the following students on the A and A-B Honor Rolls for the second six weeks of the 2020-2021 academic year. A Honor Roll – Second

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Newly elected U.S., Texas legislators prepare for upcoming sessions following election

  Newly elected U.S., Texas legislators prepare for upcoming sessions following election

Much of the news surrounding last week’s General Election has focused on the contested local races and the presidential race,

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Representative-elect Glenn Rogers introduces new column

  Representative-elect Glenn Rogers introduces new column

When I decided to make a run for the Texas House 15 months ago, I had no idea how difficult,

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Stephens County investigation leads to arrest of scam suspect

  Stephens County investigation leads to arrest of scam suspect

After more than a year of investigative work, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office tracked down the suspect in a scam

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Lions Club hosts first Scholarship Cornhole Tournament

  Lions Club hosts first Scholarship Cornhole Tournament

The Breckenridge Lions Club had great weather and a great turn-out for their Scholarship Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Trade Barn in the Breckenridge City Park.

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BISD to honor veterans with annual celebration

  BISD to honor veterans with annual celebration

Breckenridge Independent School District will honor local veterans with its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event

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‘Expedition Texas’ TV show to feature recent project to restore Breckenridge’s old YMCA building

  ‘Expedition Texas’ TV show to feature recent project to restore Breckenridge’s old YMCA building

A little over a year ago, a group of local high school students got permission from the Breckenridge City Commission to work on the old YMCA building downtown. Next weekend, their beautification project will be featured on the television show “Expedition Texan.”

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Robertson-Caraway receives state-wide ‘Emerging Leader’ award

  Robertson-Caraway receives state-wide ‘Emerging Leader’ award

Breckenridge City Secretary Heather Robertson-Caraway has been recognized with a state-wide award from the Texas Municipal Clerk’s Association. She was presented with the group’s 2020 Emerging Leader award during a virtual meeting on Oct. 29.

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Taylor retires after serving Stephens County for 28 years

  Taylor retires after serving Stephens County for 28 years

After 28 years of service to Stephens County, Nancy Taylor is retiring and moving to Florida. She celebrated her retirement

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Breckenridge Lions Club’s cornhole tournament, raffle to benefit scholarship fund

  Breckenridge Lions Club’s cornhole tournament, raffle to benefit scholarship fund

The Breckenridge Lions Club will host a Scholarship Cornhole Tournament beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Trade Barn

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Stephens County Sheriff, deputies arrest 43-year-old man on cocaine charges

  Stephens County Sheriff, deputies arrest 43-year-old man on cocaine charges

On the evening of Oct. 22, Stephens County Chief Deputy Kevin Roach and Deputy Trent McLane initiated a traffic stop

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Roach, Durham win respective races in local 2020 election

  Roach, Durham win respective races in local 2020 election

With Stephens County’s new electronic ballot boxes in action, the results of the 2020 General Election were quickly tabulated on Tuesday night, Nov. 3, and the local election officials had the final count posted before 8 p.m. In the only contested local races, Kevin Roach and Rob Durham won their bids for Stephens County Sheriff and Breckenridge City Commissioner – Place 2, respectively.

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Early Voting totals posted at Stephens County Courthouse

  Early Voting totals posted at Stephens County Courthouse

Just after 7 p.m. tonight, when the polls closed for the 2020 Election Day, the local  Early Voting totals were

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Election Day 2020: Polls open until 7 p.m.

  Election Day 2020: Polls open until 7 p.m.

Today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day in Texas and across the United States. Polls will be open until 7

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