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Winners from local Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot contest to represent Breckenridge at district event

    Winners from local Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot contest to represent Breckenridge at district event

Five young people from Breckenridge will represent the community at the district Hoop Shoot free throw contest later this month.

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National Theatre of Breckenridge to host song swap on Jan. 11

    National Theatre of Breckenridge to host song swap on Jan. 11

The National Theatre of Breckenridge will host its second annual Song Swap on Saturday, Jan. 11, featuring Kyle Fambro, Jared McLane, Jess Goodlett and Garrett Bryan, as the second presentation in the 2024-25 Performance Series.

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Stephens County opens warming center at Law Enforcement Center as cold front settles over region

    Stephens County opens warming center at Law Enforcement Center as cold front settles over region

The Stephens County Emergency Management office has opened a “Warming Center” at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center for local residents who need a place to warm up during the ongoing cold snap.

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Honored to serve

    Honored to serve

Glenn Rogers, R-Graford, who represents District 60 in the Texas House of Representatives, including Stephens County, takes a look back at his time in office.

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Stephens County officials sworn in for upcoming terms

    Stephens County officials sworn in for upcoming terms

A crowd of family, friends and co-workers filled the courtroom in the Stephens County Courthouse on Tuesday morning as District Judge Phillip Gregory swore in the locally elected officials for the upcoming term.

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Stephens County Commissioners honor retiring officials, plan to swear in incoming officials on Tuesday, Dec. 31

    Stephens County Commissioners honor retiring officials, plan to swear in incoming officials on Tuesday, Dec. 31

At the Dec. 23 Stephens County Commissioners meeting, three retiring officials were honored by the court. And, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, several new officials will be sworn in.

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From the Publisher: Will you help us meet our fundraising goal by Dec. 31 deadline? It’s not too late to make a donation!

  From the Publisher: Will you help us meet our fundraising goal by Dec. 31 deadline? It’s not too late to make a donation!

There are just two more days left in the Breckenridge Texan’s annual fundraising campaign — today and tomorrow, Dec. 31 — and we will greatly appreciate any donations we can get to help us reach our goal.

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Stephens Memorial Hospital, Carter BloodCare to host blood drive on Jan. 8

  Stephens Memorial Hospital, Carter BloodCare to host blood drive on Jan. 8

Stephens Memorial Hospital and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive in the parking lot across the street from Breckenridge Medical Center, on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

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Annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show scheduled for Jan. 9-11 at county ag center

  Annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show scheduled for Jan. 9-11 at county ag center

The 2025 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show will start Thursday, Jan. 9, with the Range and Pasture ID contest and the Public Speaking contest, followed by the weigh-ins of the rabbits, goats, sheep, swine and poultry,

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Local Elks Lodge to host Hoop Shoot for kids on Jan. 5

  Local Elks Lodge to host Hoop Shoot for kids on Jan. 5

The annual Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest for kids ages 8 to 13 is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at LT Cook gym on North Smith Street, across from the junior high school. The local competition will be hosted by Elks Lodge No. 1480.

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Organizations, businesses come together to provide Christmas gifts for local children

  Organizations, businesses come together to provide Christmas gifts for local children

Throughout the holiday season, local businesses and organizations have collected monetary donations, as well as toys and other items, for the children.

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W7 Windmills holds ribbon-cutting with Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce

  W7 Windmills holds ribbon-cutting with Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce

On Thursday afternoon, Glenn and Kristen Regmund held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce for their business, W7 Windmills, located west of Breckenridge on FM 3201.

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BJHS students present award-winning play to community

  BJHS students present award-winning play to community

Last week, the Breckenridge Junior High School One-Act Play troupe performed their award-winning performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” for a hometown audience at Bailey Auditorium.

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Tenth annual Wags & Whiskers 5K benefits Stephens County Humane Society

  Tenth annual Wags & Whiskers 5K benefits Stephens County Humane Society

Bright and early Saturday morning, Dec. 14, 20 runners and walkers gathered in the Breckenridge City Park, along with Humane Society volunteers and others, for the 10th annual Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run.

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Breckenridge gets in the holiday spirit with variety of Christmas events

  Breckenridge gets in the holiday spirit with variety of Christmas events

The Christmas spirit was all over Breckenridge last weekend with plenty of activities for local families.

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Letter to the Editor: Lynn McCoy’s family carries on her Christmas traditions

  Letter to the Editor: Lynn McCoy’s family carries on her Christmas traditions

Lynn McCoy, my momma, passed away November 6, 2024. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She spoiled everyone

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District Attorney’s Office releases plea deals for November

  District Attorney’s Office releases plea deals for November

The 90th Judicial District Attorney’s Office’s recently released the list of cases that were pleaded in November 2024.

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Jack Sanders, with Piatigorsky Foundation & Friends of Historic Breckenridge, brings classical guitar program to local children

  Jack Sanders, with Piatigorsky Foundation & Friends of Historic Breckenridge, brings classical guitar program to local children

Jack Sanders came to Breckenridge as part of a program with the Piatigorsky Foundation, which partnered with the Friends of Historic Breckenridge, to share classical guitar music with local school kids.

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Annual Sloan Everett Memorial Bike Ride raises more than $42,000 for local volunteer fire departments

  Annual Sloan Everett Memorial Bike Ride raises more than $42,000 for local volunteer fire departments

Once again, the Sloan Everett Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride set a record for the most money raised for local volunteer fire departments through the fundraiser’s annual bicycle ride: a total of $42,961.80.

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