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Stephens County Commissioner O’Dell to retire at year’s end

    Stephens County Commissioner O’Dell to retire at year’s end

Eric O’Dell, Stephens County Commissioner for Precinct 4, has announced his retirement and resignation.

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The Bent Nail continues 100-year tradition of serving food to Breckenridge at 318 W. Walker

    The Bent Nail continues 100-year tradition of serving food to Breckenridge at 318 W. Walker

The new take-out casserole business is in the location of the former Nail’s Cafe and Pam’s Cafe.

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Gary Slade appears in roller coaster film documentary; donates winning auction item to roller coaster museum

    Gary Slade appears in roller coaster film documentary; donates winning auction item to roller coaster museum

Former Breckenridge resident Gary Slade is included in a new documentary film, “The Legacy of Schwarzkopf,” about Anton Schwarzkopf and Schwarzkopf Industries, a pioneer in roller coaster design and manufacturing.

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South Elementary honors veterans; annual BISD Veterans program scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13

    South Elementary honors veterans; annual BISD Veterans program scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13

The fifth graders at Breckenridge’s South Elementary School honored local veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, with a program that included patriotic songs, information about Veterans Day and tributes to each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Breckenridge community plans variety of holiday events

    Breckenridge community plans variety of holiday events

As we approach mid-November, the calendar is filling up with holiday events, from the annual lighting of the community Christmas tree, along with Mingle and Jingle, this weekend to the Christmas parade next month.

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Stowes honored as Citizens of the Year at annual Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ceremony

    Stowes honored as Citizens of the Year at annual Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ceremony

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards ceremony on Saturday evening.

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Students take different journeys to TSTC’s aviation maintenance programs

  Students take different journeys to TSTC’s aviation maintenance programs

Check out what Jacob Mares of Breckenridge and his fellow students at TSTC-Abilene have to say about the school’s aviation maintenance programs.

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They lit that B: Buckaroos dominate in San Angelo, winning 58-0

  They lit that B: Buckaroos dominate in San Angelo, winning 58-0

The Breckenridge Buckaroos wrapped up the season with a dominating win of 58-0 over the San Angelo-TLCA Eagles.

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Breckenridge Texan kicks off annual fundraiser at Chamber’s Coffee and Connections event

  Breckenridge Texan kicks off annual fundraiser at Chamber’s Coffee and Connections event

The Breckenridge Texan launched our annual fundraising campaign Thursday morning at the Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee and Connections monthly business networking event.

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Breckenridge City Commission agrees in split vote to appoint Rob Durham to position vacated by Gary Mercer

  Breckenridge City Commission agrees in split vote to appoint Rob Durham to position vacated by Gary Mercer

Following a closed-door session Tuesday night, Nov. 5, the Breckenridge City Commission agreed in a split vote to appoint former commissioner Rob Durham to replace Gary Mercer, who officially resigned from his Place 4 commissioner position.

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Fambro, Warren win in Stephens County Commissioner races; proposed sales tax fails

  Fambro, Warren win in Stephens County Commissioner races; proposed sales tax fails

David Fambro in Precinct 1 and Will Warren in Precinct 3, were re-elected over the two write-in candidates in today’s election.

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The pies have been baked, so it must be Turkey Dinner time

  The pies have been baked, so it must be Turkey Dinner time

The Turkey Dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Jonell-A-Thon on Nov. 9 to raise funds for senior meal programs

  Jonell-A-Thon on Nov. 9 to raise funds for senior meal programs

Jonell Systems Filtration Group will host the inaugural Jonell-a-Thon, a 5K run and 2K walk, on Saturday, Nov. 9, to raise funds for the local Senior Meals and Meals-on-Wheels programs. 

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Tuesday’s General Election to include county commissioner races for two precincts, county sales tax proposal

  Tuesday’s General Election to include county commissioner races for two precincts, county sales tax proposal

Election Day for the 2024 General Election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5, and almost half of Stephens County registered voters have already cast their ballots.

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Fundraisers to assist family who lost house in fire last week

  Fundraisers to assist family who lost house in fire last week

The Breckenridge community is coming together to raise funds to help a family who lost their home to a fire last week.

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Workforce Solutions to host ‘Hiring Red, White & You’ job fair in Abilene on Nov. 14

  Workforce Solutions to host ‘Hiring Red, White & You’ job fair in Abilene on Nov. 14

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas, which has a service area that includes Breckenridge and Stephens County, is working in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans Commission, and Dyess Air Force Base to host the 13th annual “Hiring Red, White & You!” job fair on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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Buckaroos suffer frustrating loss to Sweetwater in final home game of season

  Buckaroos suffer frustrating loss to Sweetwater in final home game of season

In an effort to play the spoiler for the district-leading Sweetwater Mustangs’ district title, the Buckaroos had a tale of two halves once again Friday evening at Buckaroos Stadium.

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Driving by TSTC piques interest of former cosmetology school student

  Driving by TSTC piques interest of former cosmetology school student

Jack Galer and MacKenzie Duvall are studying Welding Technology at TSTC’s Breckenridge campus.

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Local artist Providence Ezell’s painting wins Grand Champion in Fort Worth Stock Show art contest

  Local artist Providence Ezell’s painting wins Grand Champion in Fort Worth Stock Show art contest

Providence Ezell of Breckenridge, daughter of Heather and Chad Ezell, won Grand Champion in the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Art Contest on Oct. 26.

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