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Judge issues gag order in Sullivan case

On Thursday, Dec. 20, Judge Stephen Bristow, of the 90th Judicial District Court for Stephens and Young counties, issued a gag order in the Paxton Sullivan case. Sullivan is in

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First National Bank hosts annual Christmas concert

    First National Bank hosts annual Christmas concert

The tunes of Christmas filled the lobby of Breckenridge’s First National Bank during the lunch hour Thursday, Dec. 20, as the bank hosted its annual Christmas party for the community.

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Sheriff arrests two following traffic stop

    Sheriff arrests two following traffic stop

Shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, Stephens County Sheriff Will Holt pulled over a car on U.S. Highway 183 North and subsequently arrested both the driver and passenger. According

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Local kids participate in Elks Hoop Shoot

    Local kids participate in Elks Hoop Shoot

Elks Lodge No. 1480 hosted the annual Elks Hoop Shoot Saturday, Dec. 15, at LT Cook Gym. The contest, which is part of a national event, was open to boys

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Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for annual awards

    Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for annual awards

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce has started the nomination process for the 2018 Citizen of the Year, Ag Citizen of the Year, and Business of the Year.  Nominations will be

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TSTC holds Fall 2018 commencement

    TSTC holds Fall 2018 commencement

More than 140 graduates, including 19 Breckenridge students, received certificates and associate degrees at Texas State Technical College’s Fall 2018 Commencement held Monday, Dec. 10, at the Abilene Convention Center.

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Service for Sullivans planned for Tuesday, Dec. 18

  Service for Sullivans planned for Tuesday, Dec. 18

Funeral services for Terry and Mitchel Sullivan are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at First Baptist Church, 301

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Murder suspect’s bail set at $2 million

Paxton Sullivan of Breckenridge was arraigned by Stephens County Justice of the Peace Michael Roach Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, on

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City holds second annual Breck Trade Days Chili Cookoff

  City holds second annual Breck Trade Days Chili Cookoff

Monty Seymour of Breckenridge took first place honors at the second annual Breck Trade Days Chili Cookoff on Saturday, Dec.

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Breckenridge police investigating double homicide; suspect in custody

  Breckenridge police investigating double homicide; suspect in custody

The Breckenridge Police Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating a double homicide in Breckenridge after the bodies of two

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Chili Cookoff, Elks Hoop Shoot scheduled for Saturday

  Chili Cookoff, Elks Hoop Shoot scheduled for Saturday

This Saturday, Dec. 15, Breckenridge will have two activities going on for the community, the Breck Trade Days Chili Cookoff

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City removes trees in sidewalks along Walker Street

  City removes trees in sidewalks along Walker Street

On Thursday, the City of Breckenridge began removing trees that were growing along Walker Street in downtown Breckenridge. City workers,

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TxDOT pre-treats area roadways in preparation for winter storm

  TxDOT pre-treats area roadways in preparation for winter storm

A huge storm system that stretches from southwest Texas up to Chicago and over into Arkansas and Mississippi is expected

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P&Z meeting called off after builder cancels townhouse project

  P&Z meeting called off after builder cancels townhouse project

The City of Breckenridge Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for tonight, Thursday, Dec. 13, has been canceled. The meeting

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office summary for week of Dec. 2

Sheriff’s Weekly Summary Calls for Service: 32 Inmates Currently Housed: 23 Civil Papers Served: 15 December 3 The Sheriff’s Office

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Fire chief reinstates fire ban due to forecast for high winds

The weather forecast for high winds has prompted Breckenridge Fire Chief Calvin Chaney to reinstate the County-wide burn ban. “No

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Sheriff’s Office introduces Take Me Home program to assist citizens with special needs

  Sheriff’s Office introduces Take Me Home program to assist citizens with special needs

Law enforcement agencies in Stephens County and Breckenridge have recently taken actions to ensure the safety of local citizens with

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City lifts all current boil water notices

  City lifts all current boil water notices

Just before noon Tuesday, Dec. 11, Breckenridge Public Works Director Houston Satterwhite rescinded all three boil water notices that have

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County Commissioners lift burn ban for one week

County Commissioners voted to leave the county-wide burn ban off for week beginning today, Monday, Dec. 10, at their regular

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