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Stephens Regional SUD rescinds April 15 Boil Water Notice for rural water customers

    Stephens Regional SUD rescinds April 15 Boil Water Notice for rural water customers

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice for its customers that were affected by the notice issued on Wednesday, April 15.

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DA announces plea deals for February, March

    DA announces plea deals for February, March

Dee Peavy, the 90th Judicial District Attorney for Stephens and Young counties, has announced several cases that were pleaded in February and March.

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SRSUD issues Boil Water Notice for most Stephens County rural water customers

    SRSUD issues Boil Water Notice for most Stephens County rural water customers

The notice applies to all customers of the Stephens Regional Special Utility District except those customers fed by the line on and off of U.S. Highway 183 North, the Crystal Falls, Woodson areas, and Village Inn and Tanglewood areas.

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Hubbard Creek Reservoir Bridge to close for about a week beginning April 27 for TxDOT maintenance 

    Hubbard Creek Reservoir Bridge to close for about a week beginning April 27 for TxDOT maintenance 

Beginning Monday, April 27, a contractor for the Texas Department of Transportation will close all lanes of the Hubbard Creek Reservoir Bridge — aka the “Mile-Long Bridge” — to perform routine bridge maintenance.

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Stephens County to celebrate 100th anniversary of courthouse, unveiling of Alamo Letter Monument

    Stephens County to celebrate 100th anniversary of courthouse, unveiling of Alamo Letter Monument

On Tuesday, April 14, Stephens County officials will host a two-part celebration at the courthouse: the Courthouse Centennial and the Alamo Letter Monument unveiling.

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Lee’s Legion Chapter of DAR honors founder, celebrates 100th anniversary

    Lee’s Legion Chapter of DAR honors founder, celebrates 100th anniversary

Last week, members of the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered in the Albany Cemetery to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the chapter and to honor Emma Crook Davis, who organized the local organization in 1926.

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Texas program seeks veterans’ stories for oral history archive

  Texas program seeks veterans’ stories for oral history archive

Texas officials are encouraging veterans to share their stories of military service through the Voices of Veterans Oral History Program, an initiative that records and preserves firsthand accounts of service and life after returning home.

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Rogers: The partisanship that has infected Austin is coming for local city councils

  Rogers: The partisanship that has infected Austin is coming for local city councils

A former legislator pops up in small town politics.

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Co-workers, friends and family show appreciation for outgoing Stephens County Judge Michael Roach

  Co-workers, friends and family show appreciation for outgoing Stephens County Judge Michael Roach

Last week, the employees who work in the courthouse gathered, along with friends and family members, in the district courtroom to say goodbye to county Judge Michael Roach and wish him well in his future endeavors.

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Courthouse display raises awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month in Stephens County

  Courthouse display raises awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month in Stephens County

The Stephens County Commissioners have declared April as Child Abuse Awareness Month.

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Paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

  Paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

The paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller are on display in the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s main gallery through June 26.

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Four-vehicle wreck temporarily closes U.S. 183 South; four transported to area hospitals

  Four-vehicle wreck temporarily closes U.S. 183 South; four transported to area hospitals

A portion of U.S. Highway 183 was shut down for at least an hour this afternoon, Wednesday, April 1, following a four-vehicle accident in the south-bound lane about 15 miles south of Breckenridge.

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Pancake supper fundraiser planned for Bill Flournoy

  Pancake supper fundraiser planned for Bill Flournoy

The pancake meals will be available on a donation basis.

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David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert

  David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert

Despite the small crowd at the National Theatre on Saturday night, David Lewis put on one of the best shows of this year’s Performance Series, hosted by the Friends of Historic Breckenridge.

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BHS seniors get quick course in decision making with ‘It’s Your Money’ program

  BHS seniors get quick course in decision making with ‘It’s Your Money’ program

Breckenridge High School seniors got a glimpse of their future during the “It’s Your Money!” program on Thursday, March 26, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and InterBank, in partnership with the high school.

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Stephens County 4-H to host annual plant sale on Friday, April 3

  Stephens County 4-H to host annual plant sale on Friday, April 3

The Stephens County 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources plant sale will be Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until they sell out).

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A reporter’s goodbye: how this small Texas town grew me

  A reporter’s goodbye: how this small Texas town grew me

Journalist Alex Kielar, who came to Breckenridge a little over a year ago, is moving back to Pennsylvania this week.

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Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale

  Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale

The Breckenridge Library will host its annual Spring Book Sale on today and Saturday, March 27-28.

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Dr. Prater honored with retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital

  Dr. Prater honored with retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital

Friends, former co-workers, patients and other community members honored Dr. William E. Prater with a retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 23.

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