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Rogers: DEI is a slippery slope. Best to get off now.

    Rogers: DEI is a slippery slope. Best to get off now.

This column originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News, where Glenn Rogers is a contributing columnist.

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Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host Texas Art Talk and historical demonstrations on March 8

    Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host Texas Art Talk and historical demonstrations on March 8

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will host a Texas history event on Saturday, March 8, featuring hands-on, historical demonstrations and an art talk.

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Millie Walling places first in Texas Elks Hoop Shoot contest, advances to regional event

    Millie Walling places first in Texas Elks Hoop Shoot contest, advances to regional event

Millie Walling of Breckenridge won first place in the Elks State Hoop Shoot contest on Saturday, Feb. 22, in Carrollton, and will advance to the regional competition next month.

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Health Department: No cases of measles in Breckenridge

    Health Department: No cases of measles in Breckenridge

There have been 90 confirmed cases of measles in the state of Texas since late January, but none of them are in Stephens County, as of Friday, Feb. 21, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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Stephens Memorial Hospital honors 2024 Employee and Director of the Year

    Stephens Memorial Hospital honors 2024 Employee and Director of the Year

Stephens Memorial Hospital recently honored Holly Edgar as the 2024 Employee of the Year and Stu Jones as the 2024 Director of the Year.

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Rotary Club presents service awards; district governor addresses members

    Rotary Club presents service awards; district governor addresses members

Several members received awards at this week’s Rotary Club meeting.

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Rogers: The Legislature needs to get serious about water

  Rogers: The Legislature needs to get serious about water

This column originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News, where Glenn Rogers is a contributing columnist.

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City commission, hospital board to have contested races in May; BISD school board has only two candidates for three positions

  City commission, hospital board to have contested races in May; BISD school board has only two candidates for three positions

The May 2025 election cycle for city commission, school board and hospital board is not following typical patterns.

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Piano duo brings lively show to Breckenridge’s National Theatre

  Piano duo brings lively show to Breckenridge’s National Theatre

On Saturday night at Breckenridge’s National Theatre hosted Christine Cochrane and Joel Henry with “New York, New York Dueling Pianos.”

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No one injured in Stephens County plane crash this afternoon

  No one injured in Stephens County plane crash this afternoon

Shortly before 2:45 p.m., the Cessna 180 crashed onto private property on the north side of FM 2231.

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Winter storm expected on Tuesday; local officials open warming centers for those who need a place to stay warm

  Winter storm expected on Tuesday; local officials open warming centers for those who need a place to stay warm

Another cold front is headed our way, and local officials are preparing to assist anyone who needs help during the winter weather.

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BISD honors Students and Staff Members of the Month at school board meeting

  BISD honors Students and Staff Members of the Month at school board meeting

Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Feb. 10.

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TSTC Welding Technology student has knack for building things

  TSTC Welding Technology student has knack for building things

After taking a welding class in high school, Luke Holtman is now expanding his knowledge by studying for a certificate of completion in Welding Technology at Texas State Technical College in Breckenridge.

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Elks Lodge makes donation to Dr. Goodall’s House

  Elks Lodge makes donation to Dr. Goodall’s House

On Monday morning, Feb. 10, several members of the Breckenridge Elks Lodge #1480 presented a check to the staff at Dr. Goodall’s House.

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Nightly lane closures set for continued maintenance of U.S. 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir

  Nightly lane closures set for continued maintenance of U.S. 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir

The work on the bridge is scheduled to take place overnight from about 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily Sundays through Thursdays.

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District Attorney’s office announces list of plea deals for December, January

  District Attorney’s office announces list of plea deals for December, January

Eight people made plea deals in the past two months.

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TSTC scholarship to help fill need for registered nurses

  TSTC scholarship to help fill need for registered nurses

Texas State Technical College is offering scholarships for the LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program in Sweetwater.

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TxDOT expects April completion of long-delayed U.S. Highway 183 North construction, depending on weather

  TxDOT expects April completion of long-delayed U.S. Highway 183 North construction, depending on weather

Stephens County Judge Michael Roach pointed out in an email that the ongoing construction has created significant challenges for the local community.

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Former Breckenridge residents receive lengthy sentences in Oklahoma child abuse case

  Former Breckenridge residents receive lengthy sentences in Oklahoma child abuse case

Two former Breckenridge residents received lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to charges involving a 15-year-old child who was found tied up near a chicken coop in Washington County, Oklahoma, last summer.

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