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Breckenridge and Stephens County officials issue shelter-in-place order

    Breckenridge and Stephens County officials issue shelter-in-place order

Effective at 11:59 p.m. tonight, Monday, March 23, the City of Breckenridge and Stephens County will be under a “shelter in place” order by Stephens County Judge Michael Roach and

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As efforts to combat virus continue, local clinics await test results

    As efforts to combat virus continue, local clinics await test results

As the number of COVID-19 in the United States surpassed 15,000, according to the World Health Organization’s report at about noon today (local time), the sixth most cases in the

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Local cancellations continue amid coronavirus concerns

    Local cancellations continue amid coronavirus concerns

On Monday, March 16, the President of the United States called on Americans to stay at home for the next 15 days whenever possible to try and slow down the

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District Court cancels jury trials, some criminal dockets through May 8

    District Court cancels jury trials, some criminal dockets through May 8

On Friday, March 20, 90th Judicial District Court Judge Stephens Bristow announced that the court would cancel all jury trials through May 8, due to the threat of the novel

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Stephens Regional SUD cancels boil water notice

    Stephens Regional SUD cancels boil water notice

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice for all its customers that was issued on March 18. The Boil Water Notice had been issued because

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Governor waives some DMV requirements, closes driver license offices

    Governor waives some DMV requirements, closes driver license offices

In an effort to reduce the need for in-person transactions, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) worked with Gov. Greg Abbott and their stakeholders to temporarily waive certain requirements

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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to avoid groups of 10; closes bars, gyms and restaurants for dine-in

  Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to avoid groups of 10; closes bars, gyms and restaurants for dine-in

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday, March 19, took sweeping action to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus across Texas,

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Coronavirus-related disaster declaration could increase punishments for crimes

  Coronavirus-related disaster declaration could increase punishments for crimes

The novel (new) coronavirus situation may have some unexpected consequences for anyone who commits a crime in Texas, according to

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Tornado hits South Bend, destroys homes, causes injuries

  Tornado hits South Bend, destroys homes, causes injuries

Several people were injured and homes destroyed or damaged when a tornado struck South Bend between Graham and Breckenridge Wednesday

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Hospital officials report there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Stephens County

  Hospital officials report there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Stephens County

Stephens Memorial Hospital officials said this afternoon that there have not been any confirmed cases of COVID-19, aka coronavirus disease,

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Stephens Regional SUD issues boil water notice for all customers

  Stephens Regional SUD issues boil water notice for all customers

Due to a power outage resulting in a loss of pressure that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.

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Breaking news: BISD agrees to extend school closure due to coronavirus, and approves realignment of campuses

  Breaking news: BISD agrees to extend school closure due to coronavirus, and approves realignment of campuses

The Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a resolution on Tuesday evening, giving Interim Superintendent Earl Jarrett the

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Chamber cancels Frontier Days, Breck Idol due to coronavirus threat

  Chamber cancels Frontier Days, Breck Idol due to coronavirus threat

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce executive board met today and decided to cancel this year’s Frontier Days, including Breck Idol

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Stephens Memorial Hospital announces changes to Wellness Center

  Stephens Memorial Hospital announces changes to Wellness Center

Stephens Memorial Hospital has announced some changes to their procedures involving the Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, in light of

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‘Take this as serious as it is’: County, city officials declare state of disaster due to coronavirus

  ‘Take this as serious as it is’: County, city officials declare state of disaster due to coronavirus

Based on the idea that there are probably undiagnosed cases of COVID-19, aka coronavirus disease, in the local community, officials

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Stephens County Commissioners approve COVID-19 plan in emergency meeting

  Stephens County Commissioners approve COVID-19 plan in emergency meeting

In a special-called emergency meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, the Stephens County Commissioners voted to put into place

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Local officials ramp up efforts to prevent spread of coronavirus

  Local officials ramp up efforts to prevent spread of coronavirus

As the coronavirus disease continues to spread across the country, the situation is constantly changing and local officials are ramping

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Coronavirus situation begins to affect some local activities

  Coronavirus situation begins to affect some local activities

At least one church has moved their service to online only for a couple of weeks and one business will

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BISD cancels classes for Monday to assess the coronavirus situation, plans to re-open on Tuesday

  BISD cancels classes for Monday to assess the coronavirus situation, plans to re-open on Tuesday

The Breckenridge Independent School District has canceled all classes on Monday for students and staff, with the exception of campus

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