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BISD announces major reorganization changes

    BISD announces major reorganization changes

For a year and a half, the superintendent of the Breckenridge schools has been working on a plan to improve the district for everyone involved and to improve the quality

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Early Voting for primary runoff election begins today

    Early Voting for primary runoff election begins today

Early Voting in the runoff for the Republican and Democratic Primary Elections began Monday, May 14, and will continue through Friday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each

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Free program assures kids get to eat during the summer

    Free program assures kids get to eat during the summer

Throughout the school year, local children are assured of at least two nutritious meals a day via the schools’ breakfast and lunch programs, regardless of their family situation. But, during

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AVR, scouts hold flag retirement ceremony

    AVR, scouts hold flag retirement ceremony

Members of the American Volunteer Reserve were joined by local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on Friday, May 11, for a United States flag retirement ceremony at the Boy Scout

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Tire, electronics recycling event slated for today, May 12

The City of Breckenridge will host a free electronics and tire recycling day on Saturday, May 12, at the City Convenience Station, 1548 FM 287. The event, sponsored by the

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‘Rosie the Pig’ author visits Breckenridge for book signing

    ‘Rosie the Pig’ author visits Breckenridge for book signing

Dr. Rebekah Hartfield and her husband, Preston Hartfield, were in Breckenridge Friday so that she could sign copies of her children’s book “Rosie the Pig.” Dr. Hartfield, a veterinarian, is

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Hospital hosts annual cookout for community

  Hospital hosts annual cookout for community

Stephens Memorial Hospital and the SMA Auxiliary hosted a cookout at lunch Friday, May 11, in honor of Hospital Week.

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Hospital Auxiliary to offer mental health awareness seminar on Thursday, May 17

Stephens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Mental Health Awareness Seminar on Thursday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the

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Campbell heads to state pole vault competition

  Campbell heads to state pole vault competition

Breckenridge High School students, staff and community members gathered in front of the school at noon on Thursday, May 10,

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Breckenridge postal workers to collect food donations on Saturday

  Breckenridge postal workers to collect food donations on Saturday

Breckenridge mail carriers will participate in the 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 12. All of

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Pit Stop to host book signing for ‘Rosie the Pig’ author on Friday

  Pit Stop to host book signing for ‘Rosie the Pig’ author on Friday

Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield will be at the Pit Stop Bar-B-Q restaurant in Breckenridge from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

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Frontier Days brings cowboys, cars and carnival to town

  Frontier Days brings cowboys, cars and carnival to town

The 2018 Stephens County Frontier Days, which took place in and around the Breckenridge City Park on May 4-5, brought

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Boil water notice lifted

  Boil water notice lifted

The boil water notice that was issued last week has been rescinded by the City of Breckenridge. The situation affected

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Breckenridge museum features Burch Hotel exhibit

  Breckenridge museum features Burch Hotel exhibit

Breckenridge’s Burch Hotel — nowadays known as the First National Bank building — turned 90 earlier this year, and helping

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Local man dies in Abilene raceway incident

Jon Blackshear, 52, of Breckenridge died Saturday, May 5, after sustaining injuries during an on-track incident at the Big Country

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Fire danger in area remains high despite rains

  Fire danger in area remains high despite rains

Despite recent rains, the burn ban in Stephens County remains in effect. With high temperatures and wind advisories forecast through

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Summary for April 23-May 5

Sheriff’s Weekly Summary Calls for Service: 97 Civil Papers Served: 21 Inmates Currently Housed: 26 April 23 A male and

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Krista Sharpe wins 12th annual Breckenridge Idol

  Krista Sharpe wins 12th annual Breckenridge Idol

Singing “Heartache Tonight” and playing a ukulele, Krista Sharpe of Abilene won the 12th annual Breckenridge Idol on Saturday, May

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Sims elected as new Breckenridge mayor

  Sims elected as new Breckenridge mayor

Bob Sims will be the new mayor of Breckenridge. Sims won the election on Saturday, May 5, with 262 votes.

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