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Breckenridge Fine Arts Center hosts holiday exhibits, auction and photo contest

    Breckenridge Fine Arts Center hosts holiday exhibits, auction and photo contest

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is celebrating the season with several holiday displays, an online fundraiser and a new photography competition.

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Texas Indigent Defense Commission approves investments in rural Texas, including Stephens County

    Texas Indigent Defense Commission approves investments in rural Texas, including Stephens County

The Texas Indigent Defense Commission approved more than $21 million in grant funding, with substantial investments directed toward strengthening public defender programs in rural communities, including Stephens County.

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Awards presented to best teams in local tamale competition

    Awards presented to best teams in local tamale competition

Thirteen teams participated in the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Texas Tamale Championship during this year’s Mingle and Jingle event, serving up plates of tamales the judges and members of the community.

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County Commissioners reinstate burn ban, approve law enforcement training for Sheriff’s Office employee

    County Commissioners reinstate burn ban, approve law enforcement training for Sheriff’s Office employee

The Stephens County Commissioners Court reinstated the burn ban, authorized funding for law enforcement training and approved advertising for county projects during a regular meeting Monday, Dec. 8, but postponed action on a couple of agenda items.

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Breckenridge icon Tommy Wimberley leaves legacy of hard work, dedication to community

    Breckenridge icon Tommy Wimberley leaves legacy of hard work, dedication to community

By Carla McKeown/Breckenridge Texan If you’ve lived in Breckenridge for even just a little while, you’ve likely come across Tommy Wimberley in one way or another. If you’re in the

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South Elementary students hit the streets for annual Turkey Trot race, after weather delay

    South Elementary students hit the streets for annual Turkey Trot race, after weather delay

The annual Turkey Trot at Breckenridge’s South Elementary was as full of energy as always when about 300 students, along with some school staff members, parents and others, raced along a mile-long route through the neighborhood near the school this morning, Dec. 5.

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Rogers: The Texans mixing far-right politics with a fringe religious movement

  Rogers: The Texans mixing far-right politics with a fringe religious movement

In his latest column, Glenn Rogers discusses the problems he sees with the New Apostolic Reformation movement and the “Seven Mountains Mandate” and their involvement with state and federal government.

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City Commissioners approve change order for street improvement project and establish right-of-way process, fee

  City Commissioners approve change order for street improvement project and establish right-of-way process, fee

The street improvement change order extends the contract duration from 120 days to 150 days and increases the total contract amount by $279,698.95.

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Local Humane Society to host Pet Photos with Santa on Dec. 7, Wags & Whiskers 5K on Dec. 13

  Local Humane Society to host Pet Photos with Santa on Dec. 7, Wags & Whiskers 5K on Dec. 13

The Stephens County Humane Society is holding two fundraising events this month — Pet Photos with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 7, and the Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 13.

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National Theatre to host Maggie Amini, Kevin Singleton for Dec. 6 performance

  National Theatre to host Maggie Amini, Kevin Singleton for Dec. 6 performance

The Friends of Historic Breckenridge and the National Theatre of Breckenridge will present musicians Maggie Amini and Kevin Singleton in concert on Saturday, Dec. 6.

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Rotary Club to host local blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 4

  Rotary Club to host local blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 4

The Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Texas State Technical College, 307 North Breckenridge Ave., Room 103.

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Sloan Everett Memorial Foundation donates more than $54,000 to local VFDs from annual bike ride fundraiser

  Sloan Everett Memorial Foundation donates more than $54,000 to local VFDs from annual bike ride fundraiser

The Sloan Everett Memorial Foundation continued its support of local volunteer fire departments last week with a donation of more than $54,000, split between the three Stephens County VFDs.

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Filing to run for Stephens County offices continues through Dec. 8

  Filing to run for Stephens County offices continues through Dec. 8

Filing for county offices on the March 2026 Democratic and Republican primary election is underway and will continue through Dec. 8.

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Graham Savings staff kicks off Toys for Tots campaign with donation to local program

  Graham Savings staff kicks off Toys for Tots campaign with donation to local program

On Wednesday morning, the staff of Graham Savings and Loan in Breckenridge presented a check to Doug Beaty for the 2025 Toys for Tots program in Stephens County.

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Covering a Buckaroo on the big stage: A Breckenridge reporter’s trip to see Jerry Lawson play DI Football

  Covering a Buckaroo on the big stage: A Breckenridge reporter’s trip to see Jerry Lawson play DI Football

It’s not every day that a small town sportswriter gets the chance to cover a hometown kid at the collegiate level, especially NCAA Division I football.

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Stephens Memorial Hospital collecting holiday stockings for local seniors citizens

  Stephens Memorial Hospital collecting holiday stockings for local seniors citizens

Stephens Memorial Hospital is hosting its annual Stockings for Seniors drive to provide gifts for home-bound senior citizens in Breckenridge and Stephens County.

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Local DAR chapter hosts traveling American Revolution exhibit in Cisco

  Local DAR chapter hosts traveling American Revolution exhibit in Cisco

A traveling exhibit offering an immersive look at the people and events of the Revolutionary War is now on display at the Myrtle Wilks Community Center in Cisco through Dec. 6, hosted by the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Oncor presents $20,000 grant to Hubbard Creek VFD

  Oncor presents $20,000 grant to Hubbard Creek VFD

The Hubbard Creek Volunteer Fire Department received a $20,000 grant from the Oncor Cares Foundation on Nov. 10.

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BISD students, staff honored with monthly awards

  BISD students, staff honored with monthly awards

Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month, at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 10.

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