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Winter storm expected on Tuesday; local officials open warming centers for those who need a place to stay warm

    Winter storm expected on Tuesday; local officials open warming centers for those who need a place to stay warm

Another cold front is headed our way, and local officials are preparing to assist anyone who needs help during the winter weather.

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BISD honors Students and Staff Members of the Month at school board meeting

    BISD honors Students and Staff Members of the Month at school board meeting

Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Feb. 10.

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TSTC Welding Technology student has knack for building things

    TSTC Welding Technology student has knack for building things

After taking a welding class in high school, Luke Holtman is now expanding his knowledge by studying for a certificate of completion in Welding Technology at Texas State Technical College in Breckenridge.

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Elks Lodge makes donation to Dr. Goodall’s House

    Elks Lodge makes donation to Dr. Goodall’s House

On Monday morning, Feb. 10, several members of the Breckenridge Elks Lodge #1480 presented a check to the staff at Dr. Goodall’s House.

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Nightly lane closures set for continued maintenance of U.S. 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir

    Nightly lane closures set for continued maintenance of U.S. 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir

The work on the bridge is scheduled to take place overnight from about 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily Sundays through Thursdays.

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District Attorney’s office announces list of plea deals for December, January

    District Attorney’s office announces list of plea deals for December, January

Eight people made plea deals in the past two months.

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TSTC scholarship to help fill need for registered nurses

  TSTC scholarship to help fill need for registered nurses

Texas State Technical College is offering scholarships for the LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program in Sweetwater.

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TxDOT expects April completion of long-delayed U.S. Highway 183 North construction, depending on weather

  TxDOT expects April completion of long-delayed U.S. Highway 183 North construction, depending on weather

Stephens County Judge Michael Roach pointed out in an email that the ongoing construction has created significant challenges for the local community.

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Former Breckenridge residents receive lengthy sentences in Oklahoma child abuse case

  Former Breckenridge residents receive lengthy sentences in Oklahoma child abuse case

Two former Breckenridge residents received lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to charges involving a 15-year-old child who was found tied up near a chicken coop in Washington County, Oklahoma, last summer.

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County Commissioners approve racial profiling reports, take care of other business in January meetings

  County Commissioners approve racial profiling reports, take care of other business in January meetings

The Stephens County Commissioners met on Jan. 13 and Jan. 27, taking care of county business in the new year.

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City of Breckenridge to begin semi-annual cemetery cleanup next week

  City of Breckenridge to begin semi-annual cemetery cleanup next week

The City of Breckenridge cemetery personnel will begin cleaning the Breckenridge Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 10.

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National Weather Service to offer severe weather education program next month

  National Weather Service to offer severe weather education program next month

The class, which will be free and open to the public, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Texas State Technical College.

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Rogers: Texas Republicans are claiming a voucher mandate. They made it up.

  Rogers: Texas Republicans are claiming a voucher mandate. They made it up.

This column originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News, where Glenn Rogers is a contributing columnist.

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TSTC to offer pipe welding certification class at Breckenridge, other West Texas campuses

  TSTC to offer pipe welding certification class at Breckenridge, other West Texas campuses

Beginning this fall, Texas State Technical College will offer a certificate of completion in Welding Advanced Pipe Specialization at each West Texas campus.

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Yanet Benitez crowned 2025 Buckaroo Queen by Sawyer Wimberley at 100th BHS Coronation

  Yanet Benitez crowned 2025 Buckaroo Queen by Sawyer Wimberley at 100th BHS Coronation

On Saturday, Jan. 26, 2025, Breckenridge High School held the annual Coronation of the Buckaroo Queen in a special ceremony recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first such coronation.

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Texas history and art on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

  Texas history and art on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

Texas history, artwork and artists are the focus of two exhibits on display now at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center.

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Two groups to offer faith-based exercise programs in February

  Two groups to offer faith-based exercise programs in February

Faith Fit Exercise Group will start on Monday, Feb. 3, and Bible Pilates will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

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National Theatre to present piano production, free movie next month

  National Theatre to present piano production, free movie next month

The National Theatre of Breckenridge and the Friends of Historic Breckenridge will have two events next month — New York, NY Dueling Pianos and a free showing of the movie “Wicked.”

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Millie Walling advances to Elks State Hoop Shoot contest

  Millie Walling advances to Elks State Hoop Shoot contest

Millie Walling, who won the local Hoop Shoot contest earlier this month in the Girls 8-9 category, won the district contest in Arlington on Jan. 18.

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