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Body of woman missing since March may have been dumped near Stephens County, according to Fort Worth police

    Body of woman missing since March may have been dumped near Stephens County, according to Fort Worth police

Sheri Lynne Vickers was last seen on March 23, 2023, in Breckenridge.

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Buckaroos, Lady Buckaroos recognized with honors

    Buckaroos, Lady Buckaroos recognized with honors

Several members of the Breckenridge High School varsity football and volleyball teams recently received All-District honors, and several members of the volleyball team were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State teams.

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Students, staff members, teachers honored at Breckenridge school board meeting

    Students, staff members, teachers honored at Breckenridge school board meeting

At their Nov. 13 meeting, the Breckenridge Independent School District’s Board of Trustees honored the teachers, students and support staff members of the month.

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Downtown Breckenridge decorated for holidays; more Christmas activities scheduled for upcoming weeks

    Downtown Breckenridge decorated for holidays; more Christmas activities scheduled for upcoming weeks

Breckenridge’s holiday activities will continue with the annual lighted Christmas parade through downtown Breckenridge on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m.

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American Discount Liquor celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

    American Discount Liquor celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The owners and staff of American Discount Liquor, located at 3114 W. Walker St., celebrated the store’s grand opening with a Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 20.

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BHS gradute continues studying welding technology at TSTC

    BHS gradute continues studying welding technology at TSTC

Braxton Wade knew what he wanted to do after graduating from Breckenridge High School earlier this year, and now he’s fulfilling those plans by attending TSTC-Breckenridge.

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BISD implements new, stricter rules for spectator behavior at sporting events

  BISD implements new, stricter rules for spectator behavior at sporting events

Repeat offenders could face a year-long ban from any Breckenridge Independent School District athletic events.

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Agrilife Extension office celebrates Chamber of Commerce membership with ribbon-cutting

  Agrilife Extension office celebrates Chamber of Commerce membership with ribbon-cutting

The Stephens County Agrilife Extension office recently joined the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate.

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South Elementary’s Turkey Trot ushers in Thanksgiving holiday

  South Elementary’s Turkey Trot ushers in Thanksgiving holiday

The Thanksgiving  holidays got off to a running start for the students and staff at Breckenridge’s South Elementary when the school held its annual Turkey Trot race in the neighborhood around the school on Thursday, Nov. 16.

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Stephens County Chronicles: Breckenridge area has rich lake history

  Stephens County Chronicles: Breckenridge area has rich lake history

In the latest installment of “Stephens County Chronicles,” Jean Hayworth takes a look at the lakes of Stephens County, Texas.

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Mary Capps has time of her life on trip to ‘The Price Is Right’

  Mary Capps has time of her life on trip to ‘The Price Is Right’

At age 80, Mary Capps is a firm believer in the idea that you’re never too old to follow your dreams. And, she did just that in September when she flew — with a few family members — to California and went to a taping of “The Price Is Right.”

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Lee’s Legion Chapter of DAR honors Billie O’Neal with 2023 Historical Preservation Award

  Lee’s Legion Chapter of DAR honors Billie O’Neal with 2023 Historical Preservation Award

The Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the 2023 Historical Preservation Award to Billie Walker O’Neal of Breckenridge.

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Lady Buckaroo Zaea Ragle scores 1,000th career point in victory against Clyde Lady Bulldogs

  Lady Buckaroo Zaea Ragle scores 1,000th career point in victory against Clyde Lady Bulldogs

Zaea Ragle, a senior on the Lady Buckaroo varsity basketball team, achieved a significant milestone by scoring her 1,000th career point during the Tuesday evening, Nov. 14, game against the Clyde High School Lady Bulldogs.

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Mingle and Jingle, downtown Christmas tree lighting scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17

  Mingle and Jingle, downtown Christmas tree lighting scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17

Downtown Breckenridge will be filled with holiday spirit Friday evening as the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Christmas tree lighting and the Mingle and Jingle shopping event.

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National Rural Health Day to honor local health care providers

  National Rural Health Day to honor local health care providers

The Stephens County Commissioners approved a proclamation naming Nov. 16 as National Rural Health Day in Stephens County.

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Quilt Show on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

  Quilt Show on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

The BFAC’s 2023 Quilt Exhibition features 50 quilts and will be on display through Nov. 30.

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Annual Craft Show slated for Saturday, Nov. 18; Sunday, Nov. 19

  Annual Craft Show slated for Saturday, Nov. 18; Sunday, Nov. 19

The Breckenridge Craft Guild will host its annual Craft Show next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19, at the Breckenridge First Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center, 419 W. Walker St.

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Letter to the Editor: Local resident explains why she’s ashamed of Stephens County in wake of courthouse animal policy

In a letter to the editor, Stephens County resident Dana McKelvain explains why she’s upset about the new courthouse animal policy.

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