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City of Breckenridge to host Citizens Academy next year, offering behind-the-scenes look at local government

    City of Breckenridge to host Citizens Academy next year, offering behind-the-scenes look at local government

Participants will visit various city facilities and build relationships in an interactive environment.

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Rotary Club to host blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5, at TSTC

    Rotary Club to host blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5, at TSTC

The Rotary Club of Breckenridge will host its final blood drive of 2024 on Thursday, Dec. 5, at Texas State Technical College.

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Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host reception tonight for Shalon Wilson exhibit

    Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host reception tonight for Shalon Wilson exhibit

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will host a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening, Saturday, Nov. 30, for the opening of the “Spirit in the Sky” exhibit, featuring the artwork of the late Shalon Wilson.

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Balancing Justice: Understanding bail, bond conditions, and constitutional rights

    Balancing Justice: Understanding bail, bond conditions, and constitutional rights

In light of recent discussions and misunderstandings surrounding bail and “no bond” decisions, Stephens County Judge Michael Roach clarifies how those determinations are made and the constitutional considerations involved.

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County Judge appoints Wade to Pct. 4 Commissioner position

    County Judge appoints Wade to Pct. 4 Commissioner position

County Judge Michael Roach appointed Tanner Wade to the office of Stephens County Commissioner for Precinct 4, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

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Logan Bills arraigned on First Degree Murder charge Monday afternoon, Nov. 25

    Logan Bills arraigned on First Degree Murder charge Monday afternoon, Nov. 25

Logan Scott Bills, age 25, was arraigned on a First Degree Murder charge by Stephens County Judge Michael Roach at the courthouse this afternoon, Monday, Nov. 25. Bills is being held on a $400,000 bond.

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South Elementary’s annual Turkey Trot kicks off Thanksgiving holiday for local schools

  South Elementary’s annual Turkey Trot kicks off Thanksgiving holiday for local schools

In Breckenridge, it’s not time for the Thanksgiving holiday break until South Elementary hosts its annual Turkey Trot.

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Local FFA students make presentation to BISD school board during regular meeting

  Local FFA students make presentation to BISD school board during regular meeting

Enrollment changes, facility updates and student achievements took center stage at the Breckenridge Independent School District board meeting on Nov. 18, where trustees also approved key purchases and heard a presentation by members of the Breckenridge High School FFA Public Relations team.

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District Attorney’s office announces list of plea deals for September, October

  District Attorney’s office announces list of plea deals for September, October

The 90th Judicial District Attorney’s Office recently released the list of cases that were pleaded in September and October.

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BISD honors November 2024 Students and Staff of the Month

  BISD honors November 2024 Students and Staff of the Month

The Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month at the school board meeting on Monday, Nov. 18.

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TSTC Welding Technology student feels at home on Breckenridge campus

  TSTC Welding Technology student feels at home on Breckenridge campus

Osbaldo Pacheco, 17, graduated one year early from Graham High School so he could start studying for a certificate of completion in Welding Technology at TSTC.

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Police Chief: Suspect in Breckenridge shooting death in custody in Eastland County

  Police Chief: Suspect in Breckenridge shooting death in custody in Eastland County

The shooting took place at a residence on South Stoker Avenue Friday afternoon.

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Law enforcement investigating local shooting death; suspect detained

  Law enforcement investigating local shooting death; suspect detained

A Breckenridge man was shot and killed on South Stoker Avenue on Friday afternoon, Nov. 22.

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County commissioners certify election results, appoint new emergency management coordinator

  County commissioners certify election results, appoint new emergency management coordinator

In recent meetings, the Stephens County Commissioners Court addressed a diverse agenda, including certifying election results, tightening burial assistance requirements, and recognizing veterans.

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Stephens County Commissioners honor hospital administrator, staff in Rural Health Day proclamation

  Stephens County Commissioners honor hospital administrator, staff in Rural Health Day proclamation

National Rural Health Day is Nov. 21.

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Community Christmas tree lights up downtown Breckenridge

  Community Christmas tree lights up downtown Breckenridge

With a flip of a switch Friday evening, downtown Breckenridge was turned into a holiday wonderland with the lighting of the community Christmas tree.

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Boot House Mercantile & Exchange features Becky Hicks’ art

  Boot House Mercantile & Exchange features Becky Hicks’ art

Becky Hicks, Breckenridge’s Local Artist of the Year, celebrated the grand opening of her new shop, Boot House Mercantile and Exchange, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 15.

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Breckenridge Craft Guild to host annual craft show Nov. 22-23

  Breckenridge Craft Guild to host annual craft show Nov. 22-23

The Breckenridge Craft Guild will host its annual Craft Show this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23, at the Breckenridge First Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center, 419 W. Walker St.

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BJHS’s Laura Gibson named TASSP Region 14 Outstanding Principal

  BJHS’s Laura Gibson named TASSP Region 14 Outstanding Principal

Laura Gibson, the principal at Breckenridge Junior High School, has been named the Outstanding Principal for Region 14 of the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.

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