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Breckenridge Officer Boggs presented with medal for saving life of BPD Sgt. Gray

    Breckenridge Officer Boggs presented with medal for saving life of BPD Sgt. Gray

Breckenridge police officer Drew Boggs was honored with a Life Saving Award at the Breckenridge City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

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Breckenridge kids return to campuses for first day of school

    Breckenridge kids return to campuses for first day of school

Breckenridge Independent School District’s 2024-25 academic year started today, Aug. 7, for all students.

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Breckenridge Texan takes deep look into animal control problem in Breckenridge and Stephens County

    Breckenridge Texan takes deep look into animal control problem in Breckenridge and Stephens County

The Breckenridge Texan will publish a series of articles about the ongoing animal problems in Breckenridge and Stephens County.

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Is Breckenridge’s Animal Control out of control? Some local residents think so.

    Is Breckenridge’s Animal Control out of control? Some local residents think so.

Breckenridge has an animal control problem, one that some local residents would define as a crisis situation.

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Complaint alleges Breckenridge city employees abandoned cat at Lake Daniel; city officials say it wasn’t illegal

    Complaint alleges Breckenridge city employees abandoned cat at Lake Daniel; city officials say it wasn’t illegal

Earlier this year, City of Breckenridge employees were instructed by the new police chief to take a cat from the animal shelter and release it at Lake Daniel, an action the local Humane Society says was illegal. City officials maintain no laws were broken.

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Breckenridge students return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 7

    Breckenridge students return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 7

The first day of school for Breckenridge Independent School District will be on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

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Jones challenges Fambro as write-in candidate for Precinct 1 County Commissioner position

  Jones challenges Fambro as write-in candidate for Precinct 1 County Commissioner position

Stephens County resident Chad Jones signed up to run as a write-in candidate for the Precinct 1 County Commissioner position, County Judge Michael Roach said.

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Stephens County 4-H shooting team to host sporting clay fundraiser on Aug. 17 in Abilene

  Stephens County 4-H shooting team to host sporting clay fundraiser on Aug. 17 in Abilene

The Stephens County 4-H shooting sports team will host a fundraising event, “Busting Clays with the Black Mask Shooting Team,” on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Abilene Clay Sports.

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Annual Juried Art Show opens at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

  Annual Juried Art Show opens at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

The 32nd annual Juried Art Show has opened at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center and will be on exhibit through Oct. 5.

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Breckenridge’s newest mural sets stage for community space

  Breckenridge’s newest mural sets stage for community space

The Mural Capital of Texas — Breckenridge — has a new mural in downtown.

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Swenson Memorial Museum is selling tickets for chance to win Blackstone griddle

  Swenson Memorial Museum is selling tickets for chance to win Blackstone griddle

The drawing for the griddle will be held on Sept. 14.

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FAA investigates emergency landing, crash of small plane at Stephens County Airport

  FAA investigates emergency landing, crash of small plane at Stephens County Airport

Inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration were at the Stephens County Airport on Friday, July 26, to investigate an incident involving an emergency landing and crash of a small airplane on Thursday.

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West Texas earthquakes felt in Stephens County this week

  West Texas earthquakes felt in Stephens County this week

For at least the second time this week, an earthquake shook West Texas this morning with tremors that were felt in Stephens County.

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TSTC honors West Texas employees for service

  TSTC honors West Texas employees for service

Several Breckenridge residents were recently honored for their years of employment with Texas State Technical College.

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Abilene’s Houses for Healing offers a place for Stephens County residents to stay during medical treatment

  Abilene’s Houses for Healing offers a place for Stephens County residents to stay during medical treatment

Houses for Healing in Abilene is working to help people by providing a temporary place to stay at no cost for those who are undergoing medical treatment in Abilene or who have a close family member receiving treatment in Abilene, and one of the houses is designated primarily for Stephens County residents.

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Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team wins Abilene tournament

  Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team wins Abilene tournament

The Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team was named the Big Country Champions after remaining undefeated in the Abilene tournament.

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Sips of Summer Wine & Craft Beer Tasting scheduled for Aug. 10

  Sips of Summer Wine & Craft Beer Tasting scheduled for Aug. 10

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Sips of Summer Wine and Craft Beer Tasting on Saturday, Aug. 10. 

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TSTC’s Abilene campus to offer night classes beginning this fall

  TSTC’s Abilene campus to offer night classes beginning this fall

Abilene’s Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Technology Center will begin offering night classes in Electrical Power and Controls, Industrial Systems, and Welding Technology this fall.

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BISD school supply lists available now

  BISD school supply lists available now

The first day of school for Breckenridge Independent School District is just a little more than two weeks away, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and school supply lists are available to help parents and kids get what they need.

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