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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 information from Dee Peavy, the 90th Judicial District Attorney for

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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 night shortly before 10 p.m. After hitting South Bend, the

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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, in Stephens County, but the hospital has tests kits now

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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. Wednesday, March 18, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

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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 go-ahead to extend the school closure in reference to 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 and all of the other activities associated with the annual

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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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Stephens County Jail suspends inmate visitation as prevention against coronavirus

  Stephens County Jail suspends inmate visitation as prevention against coronavirus

The Stephens County Jails has suspended all inmate visitations, with the exception of criminal defense attorney visits,  as a preventative

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Stephens Memorial Hospital releases response to coronavirus situation

  Stephens Memorial Hospital releases response to coronavirus situation

Administrators at Stephens Memorial Hospital have just released their response to the coronavirus situation, including some temporary changes they are

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TSTC extends Spring Break in response to coronavirus situation

  TSTC extends Spring Break in response to coronavirus situation

Texas State Technical College released a statement this afternoon officially extending Spring Break through March 29 in response to the

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City, County encourage Code Red sign-ups as storm season approaches

  City, County encourage Code Red sign-ups as storm season approaches

As the tornado siren on top of the Breckenridge fire station wailed loudly across downtown last Friday, March 6, morning,

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Summary for Feb. 25-March 8

Sheriff’s Office Summary Calls for Service: 91 Civil Papers Successfully Served: 26 Inmates Currently Housed: 21 February 25 A deputy

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Historical artifacts on display at Fine Arts Center for Texas History Month

  Historical artifacts on display at Fine Arts Center for Texas History Month

From fresh-churned butter to hand-woven baskets, items that hearken back to a time when Texas was young filled the main

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City Commission approves $25 fee for citizens turning animals over to shelter

  City Commission approves $25 fee for citizens turning animals over to shelter

At their March meeting, the Breckenridge City Commissioners voted to approve the first reading of a new ordinance that will

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