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Blair murder trial goes to jury

Both sides presented their closing arguments and the case was officially turned over to the jury in the Elton Carroll “E.C.” Blair murder trial Thursday morning, Oct. 5, in the

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Rebuttal phase wraps up in Blair murder trial, closing arguments scheduled for Thursday morning

    Rebuttal phase wraps up in Blair murder trial, closing arguments scheduled for Thursday morning

The attorneys in the Elton Carroll “E.C.” Blair murder trial wrapped up the rebuttal phase, including the extraneous evidence presentation, Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, in the Stephens County Courthouse. Thursday

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Extraneous testimony begins in Blair murder trial

The former girlfriend of Aaron Blair testified in full court, with the jury present, Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, that she had a brief relationship with his father, Elton Carroll “E.C.”

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BJHS students score big with videos in careers contest

    BJHS students score big with videos in careers contest

Seven Breckenridge Junior High School students won cash prizes at the Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas inaugural 3-2-1…Careers in Action video contest at a red carpet premiere event in

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Defense rests, but more testimony to come in Blair trial

The defense rested its case Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 3, in the Elton Carroll “E.C.” Blair murder trial taking place in the Stephens County District Courtroom, but according to activity that

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Attorney says co-defendant Hellams won’t testify in Blair trial

Ross Hellams, the co-defendant in the Leah Martin case, will not be testifying in the E.C. Blair murder trial, according to his attorney. Paul Lewallen, Hellams’ appointed attorney, spoke before

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office weekly summary for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Sheriff’s Weekly Summary For the previous week, the sheriff’s office had 43 calls for service and served 15 sets of

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Prosecution rests in Blair trial, judge refuses to revoke bond – again

In a repeat of Friday’s court proceedings, Monday’s session of the E.C. Blair murder trial ended with District Judge Stephen

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R. E. Dye receives grant for employee training

  R. E. Dye receives grant for employee training

On Wednesday, one of Breckenridge’s oldest family-owned businesses was presented with a grant to help boost their employee’s skills and

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More witness testimony requires judge’s ruling in Blair trial

More objections to a witness’ testimony were raised Monday morning, Oct. 2, in the murder trial of Elton Carroll “E.C.”

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City announces changes to residential trash pickup routes, bulk item pickup service

  City announces changes to residential trash pickup routes, bulk item pickup service

Starting on Monday, Oct. 23 Republic Services will change trash pickup routes in the city of Breckenridge. Also, starting on

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County-wide burn ban back in full effect

Breckenridge Fire Chief Calvin Chaney announced on Monday morning, Oct. 2, that the county-wide burn ban was back in full

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Former employee testifies about Blair’s relationship with victim

Friday’s court session in the Elton Carroll “E.C.” Blair murder trial ended with the judge refusing the prosecution’s request to

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Buckaroos wrap up pre-district play with loss to Hirschi

  Buckaroos wrap up pre-district play with loss to Hirschi

About halfway through the second quarter Friday night, the Breckenridge High School Buckaroos were holding their own against the Hirschi

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Firefighters respond to horse trailer fire on Highway 67

  Firefighters respond to horse trailer fire on Highway 67

Breckenridge firefighters responded to a horse trailer fire on Saturday shortly after noon on State Highway 67 about two miles

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Witness’ encounter with Blair prompts call for bond revocation in murder trial

District Judge Stephen Bristow declined to revoke the bond of murder defendant Elton Carroll “E.C.” Blair at the end of

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Defense attorney cross examines Texas Ranger in murder trial

The prosecution finished its questioning of Texas Ranger Toby Catlin Friday morning, Sept. 29, and defense attorney David Wimberley began

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Texas Ranger testifies for the prosecution in Blair murder trial

  Texas Ranger testifies for the prosecution in Blair murder trial

Texas Ranger Toby Catlin took the witness stand in Breckenridge Thursday afternoon, Sept. 28, and testified that he thinks the

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Defense continues cross examination of top investigator in murder trial

As part of his cross examination process in the trial taking place at the Stephens County courthouse, defense attorney David

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