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South Elementary Library turns into arcade as part of MakerSpace project

    South Elementary Library turns into arcade as part of MakerSpace project

At South Elementary, the library was recently turned into a temporary arcade showcasing the handiwork that the school’s sixth graders created during their MakerSpace time each week. Each week, groups of

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Fine Arts Center ushers in holiday season with Christmas decorations, Tour of Homes

    Fine Arts Center ushers in holiday season with Christmas decorations, Tour of Homes

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is ready for the holidays with two dozen Christmas trees, a miniature Christmas village and plans for the fifth annual Tour of Homes event on

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Local Elks Lodge provides coats, books for kids through Warm the Library project

    Local Elks Lodge provides coats, books for kids through Warm the Library project

The Breckenridge Elks Lodge, #1480, accomplished two goals with one project on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Warm the Library project provided coats to 90 local children, while at the same

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Breckenridge gets into the Thanksgiving spirit

    Breckenridge gets into the Thanksgiving spirit

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, most community activities in Breckenridge have slowed down. Last week, however, was busy with Thanksgiving lunches at a couple of the schools and North

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Report: Sheriff arrests three suspected drug dealers, confiscates almost $3,000 worth of meth

    Report: Sheriff arrests three suspected drug dealers, confiscates almost $3,000 worth of meth

What started out as a civil matter between a mother and her son and daughter-in-law over a criminal trespassing violation turned into a major drug bust this weekend. Stephens County

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Early morning fire destroys 90-year-old former synagogue

    Early morning fire destroys 90-year-old former synagogue

An early morning fire on North Parks Street destroyed Breckenridge’s 90-year-old former Jewish synagogue on Sunday, Nov. 24. The Breckenridge Fire Department responded to the structure fire at 5:20 a.m.

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Remembering Buckaroos fan Connie Swan

  Remembering Buckaroos fan Connie Swan

(Editor’s Note: Breckenridge Texan Publisher Tony Pilkington recounts his and others’ experiences getting to know the late Connie Swan, an

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Bacel Cantrell chosen as new Breckenridge Police Chief

  Bacel Cantrell chosen as new Breckenridge Police Chief

Shortly after the new year begins, Breckenridge will have a new police chief – Bacel Cantrell, who is now a

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Annual Craft Guild Show scheduled for this weekend, Nov. 23-24

  Annual Craft Guild Show scheduled for this weekend, Nov. 23-24

It’s time for the annual Breckenridge Craft Guild Show. The event, showcasing everything from hand-made quilts to home-canned jellies and

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BHS announces honor roll for second six weeks

  BHS announces honor roll for second six weeks

Breckenridge High School has announced the following students on the A and A-B Honor Rolls for the second six weeks

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BISD honors veterans with annual ceremony

  BISD honors veterans with annual ceremony

Local students and organizations came together Tuesday, Nov. 12, for Breckenridge’s annual Veterans Day Program honoring U.S. Military veterans. The

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BISD Board accepts Townson’s resignation, appoints Johnson

  BISD Board accepts Townson’s resignation, appoints Johnson

At recent meetings, the Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees appointed a new board member to replace one who

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County Commissioner Precinct 1 race heats up as local candidates begin filing for 2020 election

  County Commissioner Precinct 1 race heats up as local candidates begin filing for 2020 election

Last week was the first week for candidates to file to run for county or state offices in the Democratic

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Breckenridge schools host Thanksgiving lunches for students and families

  Breckenridge schools host Thanksgiving lunches for students and families

Each November, Breckenridge Independent School District hosts special Thanksgiving lunches at the campuses, inviting parents, grandparents and younger siblings to

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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off holiday season in Breckenridge

  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off holiday season in Breckenridge

A crowd gathered in Breckenridge’s Foundation Park on Friday evening to listen to the music of the Breckenridge High School

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Sloan Everett Bike Ride raises more than $13,000 for local volunteer fire departments

  Sloan Everett Bike Ride raises more than $13,000 for local volunteer fire departments

When the Everett family started planning this year’s memorial bicycle ride in honor of the late Sloan Everett, they wanted

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Annual Christmas tree lighting, Mingle and Jingle scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15

  Annual Christmas tree lighting, Mingle and Jingle scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15

The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the corner of Breckenridge Avenue and Walker Street in downtown Breckenridge is scheduled

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Escalon signs with Tarleton State University to play baseball

  Escalon signs with Tarleton State University to play baseball

When Breckenridge High School senior Jake Escalon heads off to college next year, he will be trading his Buckaroo B

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BHS Theater students to present ‘The Addams Family’ this week

  BHS Theater students to present ‘The Addams Family’ this week

Breckenridge High School’s Buckaroo Theater students will present the musical “The Addams Family” in Bailey Auditorium on Thursday, Saturday and

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