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Breckenridge’s street improvement project gets underway

    Breckenridge’s street improvement project gets underway

The City of Breckenridge’s street improvement project got started last week, as planned.

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SMH offers tips for preventing heat-related illness as heat wave continues

    SMH offers tips for preventing heat-related illness as heat wave continues

Stephens Memorial Hospital recently posted a video with tips for staying safe and healthy during the heat wave.

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Breckenridge Library gets new LED lighting installed; carpeting to be replaced soon

    Breckenridge Library gets new LED lighting installed; carpeting to be replaced soon

The Breckenridge Library is looking a little brighter lately after receiving some updates, which will continue in the upcoming weeks.

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Stephens County Tax Office to be closed July 31-Aug.3

    Stephens County Tax Office to be closed July 31-Aug.3

The Stephens County Tax Office, located in the Courthouse, will be closed from Monday, July 31, through Thursday, Aug. 3.

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BISD Board approves new meal prices, takes care of other business

    BISD Board approves new meal prices, takes care of other business

Breckenridge Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met last week and approved several resolutions and received an update on school funding.

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Cake fundraiser, accounts to assist local man battling cancer

    Cake fundraiser, accounts to assist local man battling cancer

A cake fundraiser to help Breckenridge resident Richard Martyniuk will be held through July 31.

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Local FFA and 4H to host stock show meetings July 31, Aug. 28

  Local FFA and 4H to host stock show meetings July 31, Aug. 28

The meetings will be covering topics about the 2023 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show, as well as all of the major livestock shows.

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Suspect booked into Stephens County Jail on capital murder charges related to death of Eastland County deputy

  Suspect booked into Stephens County Jail on capital murder charges related to death of Eastland County deputy

Cody Douglas Pritchard is being held in the Stephens County Jail at the request of Eastland County officials.

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Stephens Memorial Hospital to host two upcoming school supplies events

  Stephens Memorial Hospital to host two upcoming school supplies events

Back-to-School Bash will be Aug. 2, and School Supplies Donation Booth will be July 28.

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Solar car racers stop in Breckenridge on their way to California

  Solar car racers stop in Breckenridge on their way to California

A group of high school students racing their solar cars across the United States stopped in Breckenridge on Sunday afternoon.

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City of Breckenridge lifts Boil Water Notice for southwestern portion of town

  City of Breckenridge lifts Boil Water Notice for southwestern portion of town

Effective Tuesday, July 18, the City of Breckenridge has rescinded the Boil Water Notice that was issued on Sunday.

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City of Breckenridge moves forward with street repair plan, updates logo and approves new CVB

  City of Breckenridge moves forward with street repair plan, updates logo and approves new CVB

At the Breckenridge City Commissioners meeting last week, City Manager Cynthia Northrop updated the commissioners on a variety of city projects, including the plan to repair local streets.

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City issues Boil Water Notice for area in southwestern Breckenridge

  City issues Boil Water Notice for area in southwestern Breckenridge

The Boil Water Notice will be in effect for at least 48 hours.

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Breckenridge ISD announces start, end times for 2023-24 school days, supply lists and other info

  Breckenridge ISD announces start, end times for 2023-24 school days, supply lists and other info

The first day of school will be Aug. 8.

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County Commissioners enact burn ban, meet with Rep. Rogers

  County Commissioners enact burn ban, meet with Rep. Rogers

The Stephens County Commissioners met on Monday morning, July 10.

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Nursing student chose TSTC because of Breckenridge staff

  Nursing student chose TSTC because of Breckenridge staff

TSTC offers the ideal college experience, student Destiny Adams says.

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Buckaroo Football season tickets go on sale today for last year’s ticket holders

  Buckaroo Football season tickets go on sale today for last year’s ticket holders

Season tickets for Breckenridge High School home varsity football games are on sale to last year’s season ticket holders beginning at 8 a.m. today, July 10.

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Local billboard brings politics of attorney general impeachment to Breckenridge

  Local billboard brings politics of attorney general impeachment to Breckenridge

The current fight over the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Austin has made its way to Breckenridge with a billboard that was put up along West Walker Street recently.

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Stephens County Chronicles: Aviator Earl Akin injured, stunt man killed in 1920 plane crash on Walker Street

  Stephens County Chronicles: Aviator Earl Akin injured, stunt man killed in 1920 plane crash on Walker Street

On Aug. 14, 1920, Earl Akin, a Breckenridge pilot, and David Fox, another aviator and stunt man, crashed in the middle of downtown Breckenridge, severely injuring Akin and killing Fox.

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