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Seven candidates file for County Commissioner Precinct 1 position; two vying for Sheriff’s Office

    Seven candidates file for County Commissioner Precinct 1 position; two vying for Sheriff’s Office

Monday was the last day to file to run in for county or state office in the Democratic and Republican primaries in the 2020 election. Seven candidates have filed to

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Chamber extends Christmas parade deadline to 3 p.m. Dec. 10

    Chamber extends Christmas parade deadline to 3 p.m. Dec. 10

After receiving several requests this morning, the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce is extending the deadline to register floats for the annual Christmas parade, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Saturday,

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South Elementary’s Pancakes with Santa fundraiser scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10

    South Elementary’s Pancakes with Santa fundraiser scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10

The Breckenridge South Elementary PTO will host “Pancakes and Photos with Santa” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at First Baptist Church’s Family Life Center, 301 S. Rose

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Christmas parade scheduled for Dec. 14; deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 6

    Christmas parade scheduled for Dec. 14; deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 6

After bad weather forced last year’s Christmas parade to be canceled, the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce is giving the beloved parade theme another chance. This year’s Christmas parade will be

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Nine Breckenridge varsity football players receive District team honors

    Nine Breckenridge varsity football players receive District team honors

Nine Breckenridge High School varsity football players were named to the District 3-3A Division I district teams for the fall 2019 football season. The complete list of Breckenridge High School’s

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Chamber celebrates opening of Randy’s Bed and No Breakfast

    Chamber celebrates opening of Randy’s Bed and No Breakfast

Randy Brown, owner of Randy’s Bed  and No Breakfast located at 1411 E. Walker Street, and his wife, Mildred, joined Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce members on Wednesday, Dec. 4, for

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Will Holt withdraws from sheriff’s race; Kevin Roach filing to run for the position

  Will Holt withdraws from sheriff’s race; Kevin Roach filing to run for the position

On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 4, the race for Stephens County Sheriff changed dramatically when current sheriff Will Holt announce his

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Rotary Club to host blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5

  Rotary Club to host blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5

The Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec.

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Morehart Mortuary to host Holiday Remembrance Service on Dec. 9

  Morehart Mortuary to host Holiday Remembrance Service on Dec. 9

On Monday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m., Morehart Mortuary will host a Holiday Remembrance Service for all those who have

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St. Andrew’s members clean up and decorate downtown for Christmas

  St. Andrew’s members clean up and decorate downtown for Christmas

Members of Breckenridge’s St. Andrew’s Anglican Church worked Sunday afternoon to clean up two downtown blocks and put up some

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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