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Breckenridge man sentenced to 20 years in prison for case involving high-speed chase

    Breckenridge man sentenced to 20 years in prison for case involving high-speed chase

Randy Guerra, 33, was found guilty of evading arrest and sentenced to 20 years in prison during a jury trial held this week in the 90th Judicial District Court in the Stephens County courthouse.

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Elks Lodge to host Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 12

    Elks Lodge to host Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 12

Elks Lodge #1480 will host a Valentine’s Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the lodge, 6074 FM 2231 just west of Breckenridge.

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With goal to protect environment, Rios enrolls in TSTC program

    With goal to protect environment, Rios enrolls in TSTC program

Raquel Rios wanted to help protect the environment, and now she is studying Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance at TSTC.

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Candidate Profiles: Stephens County Clerk – 2022 Primary Election

    Candidate Profiles: Stephens County Clerk – 2022 Primary Election

The candidates for Stephens County Clerk answered some questions about themselves and why they’re running for the office.

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Candidate Profiles: Stephens County Treasurer – 2022 Primary Election

    Candidate Profiles: Stephens County Treasurer – 2022 Primary Election

The candidates for Stephens County Treasurer answered some questions about themselves and why they’re running for the office.

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Our Perspective: The Breckenridge Texan, City of Breckenridge at odds over request for complaint about animal shelter

    Our Perspective: The Breckenridge Texan, City of Breckenridge at odds over request for complaint about animal shelter

The City of Breckenridge has denied the Breckenridge Texan’s request for an official copy of a citizen’s complaint filed against the City regarding the recent situation at the City’s animal shelter and has sent the request to the Texas Attorney General’s Office for an opinion on the request.

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Phil King, Rick Perry, Glenn Rogers stop in Breckenridge for meet-and-greet

  Phil King, Rick Perry, Glenn Rogers stop in Breckenridge for meet-and-greet

Texas Senate candidate Phil King, former Gov. Rick Perry and State Representative Glenn Rogers were in Breckenridge this afternoon, Monday, Feb. 7, on a campaign stop for King.

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Lexi Matthews crowned 2022 Buckaroo Queen

  Lexi Matthews crowned 2022 Buckaroo Queen

On Saturday night, Feb. 5, Lexi Matthews was crowned the 2022 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord Chamberlain Isaak Eutimio in the school’s 97th Coronation at Breckenridge High School’s Bailey Auditorium.

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Pearce says Buckaroos will prepare for tough new district opponents

  Pearce says Buckaroos will prepare for tough new district opponents

The Breckenridge Buckaroo and Lady Bucks athletic schedules will look somewhat different for the 2022-2024 school years with the football team facing a couple of teams that have just moved down from 4A. 

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GasBuddy reveals cheapest, most expensive days to buy gas

  GasBuddy reveals cheapest, most expensive days to buy gas

The first day of the week offers the lowest average gas prices in the majority of the U.S.

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Local organization to provide lunch for first responders on Friday, Feb. 11

  Local organization to provide lunch for first responders on Friday, Feb. 11

In honor of Fort Worth’s First Responder Day on Friday, Feb. 11, the Blue Family Fund, Inc., a nonprofit that provides financial aid to families of fallen or injured First Responders, will be providing a free lunch for all first responders in Stephens and Shackleford counties.

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TSTC students hope to soar in aviation industry

  TSTC students hope to soar in aviation industry

Wanting to learn to work on more than automobiles and diesel engines, Michael Dupre and Jordan Grisham are hoping to soar in the aviation industry.

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School canceled for Friday as winter weather persists

  School canceled for Friday as winter weather persists

With temperatures in the low- to mid-20s and a few snow flurries continuing to fall, Stephens County remains covered in a thin layer of ice and snow.

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Winter storm leads to cancellations, delays for local businesses, organizations, agencies

  Winter storm leads to cancellations, delays for local businesses, organizations, agencies

The approaching winter storm is creating some local cancellations, delays and schedule changes.

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City rescinds recent Boil Water Notice

  City rescinds recent Boil Water Notice

Effective Wednesday, Feb. 2, the City of Breckenridge has rescinded a city-wide boil water notice that was issued on Monday due to turbidity at the water plant.

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Breckenridge, Stephens County brace for winter weather; local preparations underway

  Breckenridge, Stephens County brace for winter weather; local preparations underway

Overnight temperatures expected to drop into the mid-teens by Wednesday night, and local officials are preparing to deal with potentially emergency situations.

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Phil King, Rick Perry to host local luncheon next week

  Phil King, Rick Perry to host local luncheon next week

Texas Senate District 10 candidate Phil King and former Texas Governor Rick Perry will be in Breckenridge next week for a luncheon at Buckaroo Burgers.

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Entire city of Breckenridge under Boil Water Notice due to turbidity at the water plant

  Entire city of Breckenridge under Boil Water Notice due to turbidity at the water plant

Due to turbidity at the City of Breckenridge water plant, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption.

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Breckenridge Library adds new books to shelves

  Breckenridge Library adds new books to shelves

Breckenridge Library Director Heather Schkade recently announced the following list of books that were added to the library in November and December.

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