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Breckenridge police sergeant, construction worker injured in wreck involving high-speed chase from Shackelford County

    Breckenridge police sergeant, construction worker injured in wreck involving high-speed chase from Shackelford County

Four people were hospitalized, including a Breckenridge Police Department sergeant, following a high-speed chase that started Wednesday night in west Shackelford County and ended with a crash in the midst of the construction zone on Breckenridge’s Walker Street.

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Breckenridge High School students honored with scholarships and other awards at annual ceremony

    Breckenridge High School students honored with scholarships and other awards at annual ceremony

This morning, Wednesday, May 15, Breckenridge High School students gathered in Bailey Auditorium, along with family, friends, community members and staff and officials from the school district, for the 2024 awards ceremony.

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Stephens Memorial hosts Blessing of the Hands; annual hot dog lunch scheduled for Friday, May 17

    Stephens Memorial hosts Blessing of the Hands; annual hot dog lunch scheduled for Friday, May 17

On Monday, May 13, Stephens Memorial Hospital hosted the annual Blessing of the Hands gathering with Rev. Otho Noggle for National Hospital Week.

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From a car show and a bake-off to stickhorse races and karaoke, there was something for everyone at 2024 Frontier Days

    From a car show and a bake-off to stickhorse races and karaoke, there was something for everyone at 2024 Frontier Days

The Stephens County Frontier Days, hosted by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce earlier this month, included many activities over the two-day event, including a bake-off and a car show.

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Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony at Walker Sayle Unit pays tribute to sacrifice and service

    Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony at Walker Sayle Unit pays tribute to sacrifice and service

A memorial ceremony honoring fallen correctional officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty was held at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Walker Sayle Unit on Thursday, May 9.

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Stephens County to hold public hearing on Monday, May 13, about amendments to windfarm tax abatement agreement

    Stephens County to hold public hearing on Monday, May 13, about amendments to windfarm tax abatement agreement

A public hearing regarding amendments to Stephens County’s tax abatement agreement with La Casa Wind LLC/NextEra Energy Resources is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, May 13, in the District Courtroom on the second floor of the Stephens County Courthouse, 200 W. Walker St.

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Shadow Peak takes top honors at 2024 Frontier Days’ Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off

  Shadow Peak takes top honors at 2024 Frontier Days’ Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off

This year’s Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off at the Stephens County Frontier Days featured six chuckwagons.

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Bridgeview RV Park and Store hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

  Bridgeview RV Park and Store hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

The owners of the Bridgeview RV Park and Store, along with the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 10.

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Breckenridge High School teams with local Rotary Club to launch Interact Club for students

  Breckenridge High School teams with local Rotary Club to launch Interact Club for students

Breckenridge High School is set to embark on a new chapter of community involvement with the establishment of its Interact Club, the high school version of the Rotary Club, assisted by teacher Mandy Farmer.

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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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