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Mind Matters event on Saturday, May 11, to focus on shattering the stigma surrounding mental health issues

    Mind Matters event on Saturday, May 11, to focus on shattering the stigma surrounding mental health issues

Mind Matters: Break the Stigma will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at First Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center.

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BISD Superintendent Bryan Allen resigns to take job in Clyde

    BISD Superintendent Bryan Allen resigns to take job in Clyde

Bryan Allen has submitted his resignation from his position as the superintendent of the Breckenridge Independent School District and has been named as the lone finalist for the Clyde Consolidated Independent School District.

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Repairs to ‘Mile Long Bridge’ and road construction on Walker to begin this week; reduced speeds in effect

    Repairs to ‘Mile Long Bridge’ and road construction on Walker to begin this week; reduced speeds in effect

Breckenridge and Stephens County are scheduled for additional repairs/road work by the Texas Department of Transportation with two separate projects beginning this week.

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MacKenzie Cloud crowned 2024 Miss Breckenridge at pageant during Frontier Days

    MacKenzie Cloud crowned 2024 Miss Breckenridge at pageant during Frontier Days

Sixteen-year-old MacKenzie Cloud was crowned as the 2024 Miss Breckenridge at the annual pageant on Saturday afternoon, May 4, during Stephens County Frontier Days.

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Brett Taylor & Friends entertain crowd at final concert in National Theatre’s 2023-24 Performance Series

    Brett Taylor & Friends entertain crowd at final concert in National Theatre’s 2023-24 Performance Series

As Brett Taylor and his songwriting friends Richie Sessions and Neal Carpenter sat on the National Theatre stage in downtown Breckenridge, they genuinely seemed to be enjoying the show as much as the audience.

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Abbi Duran wins first Breck’s Got Talent competition

    Abbi Duran wins first Breck’s Got Talent competition

This year’s Stephens County Frontier Days featured the debut of Breck’s Got Talent, and Breckenridge High School sophomore Abbi Duran took home the top prize.

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Maggie Wunsch’s Eagle Scout project adds new tables to outside dining area at BHS/BJHS

  Maggie Wunsch’s Eagle Scout project adds new tables to outside dining area at BHS/BJHS

Maggie Wunsch recently installed two new tables for the outside dining area at Breckenridge High School/Junior High School as her Eagle Scout project.

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Hamilton, Akers win Breckenridge City Commission race

  Hamilton, Akers win Breckenridge City Commission race

When the polls closed at 7 p.m. tonight, May 4, in the Breckenridge City Commission election, one incumbent and one challenger came out ahead.

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It’s a busy weekend: Frontier Days, Ranch Rodeo, baseball games and Music Fest

  It’s a busy weekend: Frontier Days, Ranch Rodeo, baseball games and Music Fest

From Frontier Days and the Ranch Rodeo to baseball games and concerts, this weekend offers a variety of activities for the Breckenridge community.

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Frontier Days set to open at 11 on Friday morning; chuckwagon lunch tickets available

  Frontier Days set to open at 11 on Friday morning; chuckwagon lunch tickets available

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce is busy this week, getting ready for the annual Stephens County Frontier Days, scheduled to take place in the Trade Barn area of the City Park on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4.

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County Commissioners vote to create a new independent elections administrator position

  County Commissioners vote to create a new independent elections administrator position

Following a lengthy executive session during their meeting last Monday, Stephens County Commissioners voted to create an independent elections administrator position for the county.

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Early Voting continues through April 30 in City Commission election; Election Day set for May 4

  Early Voting continues through April 30 in City Commission election; Election Day set for May 4

Early Voting in the City of Breckenridge’s election continues Monday and Tuesday, April 29 and 30, at City Hall, 105 N. Rose Ave.

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City of Breckenridge to host welcome reception on Monday, April 29, for new Police Chief Blake Johnson

  City of Breckenridge to host welcome reception on Monday, April 29, for new Police Chief Blake Johnson

The City of Breckenridge will host a welcome reception and meet-and-greet for new Police Chief Blake Johnson, who started the new job on Monday, April 22.

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East Elementary hosts art show to display students’ work

  East Elementary hosts art show to display students’ work

Parents, grandparents, siblings and others joined Breckenridge’s East Elementary students on Wednesday, April 17, for Art Gallery Night at the school.

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Breck Walker Bungalow celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting ceremony

  Breck Walker Bungalow celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting ceremony

Jeannine Herrington was joined by friends and community members on Thursday afternoon, April 25, to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the Breck Walker Bungalow, located at 1112 W. Walker St.

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Monday night wreck claims life of Breckenridge woman; fundraisers organized for family

  Monday night wreck claims life of Breckenridge woman; fundraisers organized for family

Shayden Ramsey, 22, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the 3800 block of U.S. Highway 180 West (West Walker Street), in front of Walmart.

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Lady Buckaroos softball team heading to Bi-District series after clinching District Championship on Friday

  Lady Buckaroos softball team heading to Bi-District series after clinching District Championship on Friday

The Breckenridge High School Lady Buckaroos softball team won their game against the Peaster Lady Greyhounds on Friday night, wrapping up the regular season as the District champions.

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City Commissioners approve application for financial assistance for water system work, take care of other business

  City Commissioners approve application for financial assistance for water system work, take care of other business

The Breckenridge City Commission has met twice this month, taking care of City business, including an application for financial aid to inventory the City’s water pipes, the 2024 pool policy, an updated public comment policy and more.

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TSTC-Breckenridge to host Welding Spotlight Day on April 29

  TSTC-Breckenridge to host Welding Spotlight Day on April 29

The Texas State Technical College-Breckenridge campus will host a Welding Program Spotlight Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the TSTC Welding Building (Rick Perry Center), 211 N. Court St.

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