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FNB to host tailgate party Friday afternoon

    FNB to host tailgate party Friday afternoon

First National Bank of Breckenridge will host a tailgate party for the community before the Buckaroo varsity football game against the Wall Hawks.

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Fifth graders present Constitution play at Woman’s Forum meeting

    Fifth graders present Constitution play at Woman’s Forum meeting

The Breckenridge Woman’s Forum recently enjoyed their first meeting of the year, which included a presentation about the U.S. Constitution by fifth graders from South Elementary.

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First Christian Church to dedicate new organ with concert for community

    First Christian Church to dedicate new organ with concert for community

Breckenridge’s First Christian Church, 100 E. Williams St., will hold an organ concert by Rudy A. Lucente, an internationally acclaimed organ designer and Wanamaker organist, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.

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TSTC offers dual enrollment opportunities to students in Breckenridge and other West Texas schools

    TSTC offers dual enrollment opportunities to students in Breckenridge and other West Texas schools

Seventeen West Texas school districts, including Breckenridge ISD, are taking advantage of dual enrollment opportunities at Texas State Technical College.

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District Attorney’s office releases list of plea deals for August, September

    District Attorney’s office releases list of plea deals for August, September

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

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Breckenridge Police Department to hold Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 23

    Breckenridge Police Department to hold Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 23

On Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Breckenridge Police Department and the USDA will hold the semi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

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Breckenridge Junior High announces honor roll for first six weeks

  Breckenridge Junior High announces honor roll for first six weeks

Breckenridge Junior High School recently announced the honor roll for the first six weeks for the sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

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Buckaroos start down road to playoffs with 44-29 win over Clyde

  Buckaroos start down road to playoffs with 44-29 win over Clyde

The Buckaroos performed on a high level in the season’s first district game with a 44-29 win over the Clyde Bulldogs.

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Community members turn out for annual National Night Out

  Community members turn out for annual National Night Out

Breckenridge residents turned out Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center.

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One last ride: Daniel Jimenez’s last request fulfilled as 18-wheeler takes casket to cemetery

  One last ride: Daniel Jimenez’s last request fulfilled as 18-wheeler takes casket to cemetery

A long line of vehicles stretched down Walker Street as far as the eye could see on Friday afternoon as friends and family members paid their last respects to Daniel Jimenez of Breckenridge, who passed away on Oct. 2 at the age of 48.

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Breckenridge Buckaroos to kick off district schedule against Clyde tonight

  Breckenridge Buckaroos to kick off district schedule against Clyde tonight

The Breckenridge Buckaroos are ready to kick off the District 3-3A Div. I portion of their 2021 schedule this evening, Oct. 8, as they host the Clyde Bulldogs at 7 p.m. in Buckaroo Stadium.

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Lions Club holds second annual Cornhole Tournament, plans Basketball Tournament for December

  Lions Club holds second annual Cornhole Tournament, plans Basketball Tournament for December

Building off a successful Scholarship Cornhole Tournament last year, the Breckenridge Lions Club held its second annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Trade Barn in the Breckenridge City Park.

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Breckenridge Library adds new books to collection

  Breckenridge Library adds new books to collection

The Breckenridge Library has added several new books to its collection for local residents to check out.

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Breckenridge school board honors students of the month

  Breckenridge school board honors students of the month

At their September meeting, the Breckenridge Independent School District’s Board of Trustees honored the students of the month from the local schools.

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Friends hold fundraiser to help pay medical costs for Whitney Pilkington

  Friends hold fundraiser to help pay medical costs for Whitney Pilkington

Employees from the Walker Sayle Unit in Breckenridge gathered in front of the Stephens County Courthouse on Saturday, selling hamburgers to raise funds to help pay the medical expenses for Whitney Pilkington, who has a rare illness.

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Tax Office to mail property tax statements today

  Tax Office to mail property tax statements today

The 2021 Tax Statements for Stephens County, Breckenridge Independent School District, the City of Breckenridge, and Stephens Memorial Hospital District are scheduled to be mailed out today, Oct. 1, 2021.

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City of Breckenridge rescinds Boil Water Notice issued on Wednesday

  City of Breckenridge rescinds Boil Water Notice issued on Wednesday

Effective Friday, Oct. 1, the City of Breckenridge has rescinded a boil water notice that was issued earlier this week. The original notice, effective Sept. 29, was for the entire city of Breckenridge.

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St. Andrews to sponsor ‘Creation vs Evolution’ presentation on Oct. 23

  St. Andrews to sponsor ‘Creation vs Evolution’ presentation on Oct. 23

 St. Andrew’s Anglican Church of Breckenridge will sponsor a presentation on “Creation vs. Evolution” by Jay Seegert of Wisconsin, managing director of The Starting Point Project, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the National Theatre in Breckenridge.

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Stephens County Commissioners distribute American Rescue Plan funds to local organizations, approve contract with hospital

  Stephens County Commissioners distribute American Rescue Plan funds to local organizations, approve contract with hospital

The Stephens County Commissioners Court voted on Monday morning to distribute $200,000 of American Rescue Plan funds among four local organizations.

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