As the worldwide coronavirus pandemic reached Texas earlier this year, the livelihoods of bands like the Urban Pioneers were put on hold indefinitely. But, in true pioneer spirit, Breckenridge native Liz Sloan McGovern and her husband, Jared McGovern, adapted to the new lifestyle and found another way to make a living: growing hemp.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will continue its annual New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaign beginning Thursday, Dec. 31. DPS is reminding drivers to celebrate the holiday season
The Breckenridge Police Department has another new officer, and this one was brought in from Poland because she is specially trained to help combat drug problems in the community. Elza is a 2-year-old K-9 officer, and she recently attended a meeting of the Stephens County Crime Stoppers organization to demonstrate her skills in locating illegal substances.
Breckenridge High School senior M.T. Heatley does not want to stop studying Welding Technology when he graduates in May.
Several Breckenridge High School football players were recognized recently with 3-3A All-District honors. Senior Jonas Arellano, tight end, was named to the First Team Offense. Sophomore Jerry Lawson, fullback, and
On a recent Saturday morning, members of the Wayland Volunteer Fire Department, dressed in full firefighting gear, gathered around an old car behind the department’s station to practice saving lives.
Cheyenne Ramirez was sworn in as a Breckenridge police officer in the Breckenridge City Commission’s Chambers on Friday morning.
A Stephens County man was arrested this week on several charges, including possession of methamphetamine. Tuesday evening, Dec. 15, Stephens
Stephens County residents who are looking to help out those in need this holiday season have several opportunities to donate
Although Texas has received doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Stephens County officials have not been informed about when the vaccine
Stephens County Commissioners voted at their latest meeting to approve a “pothole fixing week” in conjunction with the City of Breckenridge.
Saturday morning dawned bright and crisp, perfect weather for the sixth annual Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run
On Friday morning, Breckenridge native Drew Boggs accomplished a long-held goal: becoming a Breckenridge Police Officer.
Area residents can pick up supper and help Breckenridge fifth graders fund their upcoming Science Camp trip at Saturday’s pork
Following the advice of Interim City Manager Scott Dixon, the Breckenridge City Commissioners approved an agreement with Public Works 1, a subsidiary of iWorQ Systems, for a street condition survey.
Stephens County businesses will be required to limit customers to 50 percent of their occupancy capacity, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec.
Local firefighters responded to a grass fire on State Highway 67 about two miles north of the intersection with U.S. Highway 180 East shortly after noon Monday, Dec. 7.
Breckenridge’s old YMCA building is the star of the show in a recent episode of “Expedition Texas,” and the 20-minute
With masks and social distancing in place, members of the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce greeted guests on Friday, Dec. 4,
