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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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District Attorney announces plea deals for May, June

    District Attorney announces plea deals for May, June

Stephens County District Attorney Dee Peavy’s office recently released the list of plea deals that were made in the 90th Judicial District Court.

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Local court documents reveal more details about Wednesday’s arrests for child sex crimes

  Local court documents reveal more details about Wednesday’s arrests for child sex crimes

The two men were arrested in Breckenridge on July 5, 2023.

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Two men arrested in Breckenridge on child sex charges

  Two men arrested in Breckenridge on child sex charges

The men were arrested by the Texas DPS-CID after being interviewed at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center.

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TSTC to host online open house on July 5, TechFest in Abilene on July 8

  TSTC to host online open house on July 5, TechFest in Abilene on July 8

Texas State Technical College will offer two events this week for prospective students.

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Local July 4 fireworks show to benefit area volunteer fire departments

  Local July 4 fireworks show to benefit area volunteer fire departments

The seventh annual Salute in the Salt Flats Fireworks Show is being provided by the Rail A Ranch, Canyon Road Barn and Grill, and a lot of donors, on Tuesday, July 4.

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Breckenridge Rotary Club installs new officers for 2023-25

  Breckenridge Rotary Club installs new officers for 2023-25

The Rotary Club of Breckenridge installed new officers at a special evening meeting and ceremony on Tuesday.

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County Commissioners leave burn ban off, urge caution with fireworks

  County Commissioners leave burn ban off, urge caution with fireworks

Stephens County Commissioners pass resolution encouraging everyone to practice safety when using fireworks for the Fourth of July.

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Abby Otts, Hannah Gage honored as recipients of Texas A&M’s Dickie scholarship

  Abby Otts, Hannah Gage honored as recipients of Texas A&M’s Dickie scholarship

Abby Otts of Breckenridge and Hannah Gage of Throckmorton are the recipients of the George Dickie Jr. Scholarship.

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Community to celebrate Fourth of July with two fireworks shows

  Community to celebrate Fourth of July with two fireworks shows

Boomfest will be July 1, and Salute in the Salt Flats will be July 4.

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Legendary cowboy stuntman Dean Smith dies at age 91

  Legendary cowboy stuntman Dean Smith dies at age 91

Dean Smith — Olympic Gold Medalist, stuntman/actor, U.S. Army veteran and Stephens County rancher — died Saturday, June 24, at the age of 91.

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Youth Soccer returns to Breckenridge after three-year hiatus

  Youth Soccer returns to Breckenridge after three-year hiatus

After the COVID-19 pandemic derailed the local soccer league, it has reorganized this year with 180 kids signing up to play.

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Cooling Center to be set up at Breckenridge Medical Center on Saturday and Sunday to provide relief from the heat wave

  Cooling Center to be set up at Breckenridge Medical Center on Saturday and Sunday to provide relief from the heat wave

The Cooling Station will be open from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24, at the Breckenridge Medical Center, 101 S. Hartford St.

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County Commissioners approve bids for replacing air conditioners

  County Commissioners approve bids for replacing air conditioners

The commissioners meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.

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Breckenridge under heat warning; Texans urged to conserve energy this afternoon and evening

  Breckenridge under heat warning; Texans urged to conserve energy this afternoon and evening

The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning due to the dangerously hot conditions.

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