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Charity golf tournament raises $14,000 for local Crime Stoppers rewards

    Charity golf tournament raises $14,000 for local Crime Stoppers rewards

On Friday afternoon, Copperleaf Properties helped that success continue with a donation of $14,000 that was raised through the 2021 BASH (Building a Safer Hometown) Golf Tournament.

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From pediatric to geriatric: Number of local, active COVID-19 cases continues to increase

    From pediatric to geriatric: Number of local, active COVID-19 cases continues to increase

By Tony Pilkington and Carla McKeown/Breckenridge Texan The number of active COVID-19 cases in Stephens County increased by 44 percent in the past week, for a current total of 36,

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Chris Beall to perform free concert at Breckenridge’s National Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 24

    Chris Beall to perform free concert at Breckenridge’s National Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 24

Breckenridge’s National Theatre will host a concert by Chris Beall on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

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Breckenridge school board approves new high school principal, elementary assistant principal

    Breckenridge school board approves new high school principal, elementary assistant principal

Breckenridge High School and South Elementary will be getting new administrators in the upcoming weeks after the Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees approved recommendations from Superintendent Bryan Allen at a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

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Breckenridge students get soggy start to new school year

    Breckenridge students get soggy start to new school year

It was a rainy first day of school for Breckenridge students, but that didn’t stop the kids and their parents — from Pre-K to 12th grade — from enjoying the moment.

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East and South to host Meet the Teacher events today; BISD’s first day of school scheduled for Wednesday

    East and South to host Meet the Teacher events today; BISD’s first day of school scheduled for Wednesday

The first day of school in Breckenridge Independent School District will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 18.

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Safari Program brings the drumbeat of Africa to Breckenridge

  Safari Program brings the drumbeat of Africa to Breckenridge

The drums of Africa echoed around the Breckenridge Library last Wednesday, Aug. 11, as Elizabeth Kahura presented her Safari Program for the kids, parents and grandparents gathered for the event.

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Number of local active COVID-19 cases doubles in past week; vaccines available

  Number of local active COVID-19 cases doubles in past week; vaccines available

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Stephens County more than doubled in the past week, going from 12 on Aug. 6 to 25 today, Aug. 13. Additionally, two more people died from the disease this week, taking the local total of COVID-19 deaths to 28.

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Nored pleads guilty, transferred to Middleton prison unit

  Nored pleads guilty, transferred to Middleton prison unit

John Michael Nored, 27 years old, of Breckenridge pleaded guilty to three charges and was sentenced in the 90th Judicial District Court last month to a maximum of eight years in prison.

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Tonight’s Sips of Summer Wine Tasting to feature six regional wineries

  Tonight’s Sips of Summer Wine Tasting to feature six regional wineries

Six regional wineries will be on-hand tonight, Friday, Aug. 13, at the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Sips of Summer Wine Tasting event at Chandelier Ridge, an event venue located on U.S. Highway 183 south of Breckenridge.

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TSTC student J.T. Caraway finds passion for welding on family ranch

  TSTC student J.T. Caraway finds passion for welding on family ranch

One day while working on the family ranch, J.T. Caraway found a welding rod. It ignited a passion for welding that has continued ever since.

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Breckenridge Chamber, EDC hosting job fair through Friday, Aug. 13

  Breckenridge Chamber, EDC hosting job fair through Friday, Aug. 13

Anyone looking for a job in Breckenridge or the surrounding area can get applications from more than 20 different businesses that are currently hiring at the job fair hosted by the Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce through Friday, Aug. 13, at the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, 100 E. Elm.

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Breckenridge Police Department wins 2021 Battle of the Badges

  Breckenridge Police Department wins 2021 Battle of the Badges

For the first time in the five-year history of the Breckenridge Rotary Club’s Battle of the Badges blood drive, the Breckenridge Police Department won the friendly competition between the local first responders.

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Buckaroo Football season tickets on sale now for last year’s ticket holders

  Buckaroo Football season tickets on sale now for last year’s ticket holders

Renewals for season tickets for Breckenridge Buckaroos football games went on sale today for last year’s season ticket holders and will continue through Aug. 13.

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Buckaroos pose for photos, play football and enjoy some watermelon on Saturday

  Buckaroos pose for photos, play football and enjoy some watermelon on Saturday

The Breckenridge High School Buckaroos football team wrapped up their first week of Fall 2021 practice with an inter-squad scrimmage and team pictures on Saturday, Aug. 7.

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Stephens Memorial Hospital creates new shower room to help prevent patient falls

  Stephens Memorial Hospital creates new shower room to help prevent patient falls

Earlier this year, Stephens Memorial Hospital converted one of its rooms into a large shower room for patients.

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Local teen injured in pedestrian-vehicle accident on East Walker

  Local teen injured in pedestrian-vehicle accident on East Walker

A Breckenridge teen was transported by air ambulance from the helipad at Stephens Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening, Aug. 7, following an accident on East Walker Street.

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Breckenridge gets ready for 2021-22 school year

  Breckenridge gets ready for 2021-22 school year

Breckenridge ISD students return to school in less than two weeks, and back-to-school activities are in full swing.

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Breckenridge EDC, Chamber of Commerce to host local job fair Aug. 11-13

  Breckenridge EDC, Chamber of Commerce to host local job fair Aug. 11-13

The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce will host a three-day job fair on Aug. 11 – 13. During those days, members of the public can stop by and fill out employment applications for positions that are available at local businesses.

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