After discussing the issue for more than 15 minutes in the City Commission’s June 3 meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance, which updates the City of Breckenridge’s Schedule of Fees.
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Breckenridge and Stephens County experienced some minor damage — with a few more serious incidents — in the storms that moved through Texas, from the northwest to the east-southeast, Sunday evening, June 8.
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a 10k Run and Walk on Saturday, June 14, to raise funds for the drone show they are planning for this year’s Boomfest event.
In addition to the upcoming basketball camps, Breckenridge High School will host a couple of volleyball camps and a softball camp later this month.
Local children can eat breakfast and lunch for free for several days this month through the Breckenridge Independent School District’s summer meal program.
The Stephens County UPRA Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday night at the arena.
According to a public notice issued by Breckenridge City Manager Cynthia Northop at about 9 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, June 4, “a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) has occurred caused by Inflow and Infiltration and an inability to keep up with the Flow at Lift Station #1.”
Breckenridge High School will host two summer basketball camps this month, offering skill development and competitive play for incoming first through ninth grade students.
The Breckenridge Library will host its annual Summer Reading Program for toddlers through fifth graders beginning this week.
The Republican Party and its allies oppose small-town Texas’ biggest priorities, Glenn Rogers says in his latest column.
For the second year in a row, every employee at InterBank of Breckenridge has contributed to the United Fund of Breckenridge’s annual fundraising campaign, continuing the bank’s commitment to supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Elliott Street Church of Christ in Breckenridge will present the workshop “Healing the Mind from Within” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at the church, 1701 W. Elliott St.
The Breckenridge Woman’s Forum recently donated $776.10 to Cafe Love as the Forum’s Fall 2024 Community Service Project.
Kevin Simmons, president of the local bank location, presented the United Fund of Breckenridge with a check for $2,500, representing 100 percent participation in the organization’s annual fundraising drive and the bank’s matching donation.
Stephens County will conduct limited brush pickup in residential areas near the Hubbard Creek Reservoir to help clear downed limbs and debris resulting from recent storms, beginning Wednesday, May 28, according to information from County Judge Michael Roach this afternoon.
The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation recently approved a $150,000-incentive package aimed at strengthening the future of R.E. Dye Manufacturing.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments has announced that City of Breckenridge Finance Director Diane Latham has completed an eight month-long program for “New & Emerging Finance Directors.”
A small crowd gathered at the Stephens County Veterans Monument on the corner of the courthouse lawn this morning for the annual Memorial Day Service, hosted by the the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7767.
At 10 a.m. this morning, Monday, May 26, the in a ceremony on the courthouse lawn, 200 W. Walker St. in Breckenridge, members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7767 and Auxiliary, along with Stephens County residents, will pay their respects to those Stephens County veterans who have died in the past year.
