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BHS athletics closes out season with state track meet medal, baseball playoff games

    BHS athletics closes out season with state track meet medal, baseball playoff games

Breckenridge High School athletics wrapped up the 2020-2021 season with a state track meet win and a berth in the baseball playoffs. Kylee Willis brought home a third place medal

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State of Texas provides updates on COVID-19 situation, assistance

    State of Texas provides updates on COVID-19 situation, assistance

The State of Texas has made several announcements recently regarding the COVID-19 situation in the state, including details about vaccine distribution and assistance for residents who have endured setbacks during

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First United Methodist Church to host ‘A Walk in the Park with Jesus’ revival May 16-18

    First United Methodist Church to host ‘A Walk in the Park with Jesus’ revival May 16-18

First United Methodist Church of Breckenridge will host a three-day revival, “A Walk in the Park with Jesus,” beginning Sunday, May 16. The revival will kick off with the 10:30

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Breckenridge FFA Forage Judging team places third in area, named Pecan Valley District Champions

    Breckenridge FFA Forage Judging team places third in area, named Pecan Valley District Champions

Last week, in the Texas FFA State Forage Judging competition at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, the Breckenridge High School team finished in third place in our area and

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Breckenridge City Commission swears in new members, decides on plan for new water rates

    Breckenridge City Commission swears in new members, decides on plan for new water rates

It was a busy night at the Breckenridge City Commission meeting Tuesday, May 4, with new commissioners being sworn in, local students making a presentation and actions being taken on topics including the water/sewer rates and the swimming pool operations.

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Walmart pharmacies now administering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines

    Walmart pharmacies now administering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines

Local Walmart customers can now get COVID-19 vaccines at the pharmacy with no appointment necessary. On Tuesday, Walmart and Sam’s Club announced that the immunizations are available to customers and

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Breckenridge City Commission to consider water/sewer rates, aquatic center operations at tonight’s meeting

  Breckenridge City Commission to consider water/sewer rates, aquatic center operations at tonight’s meeting

The Breckenridge City Commission will meet this evening, Tuesday, April 4, for their regular May meeting, and the agenda includes two topics that were also discussed at last month’s meeting: the water and sewer rates and the aquatic center operations.

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Rep. Glenn Rogers discusses making rural Texas count

  Rep. Glenn Rogers discusses making rural Texas count

From 2010 to 2020, the population of Texas grew by more than 4.5 million people, making our state the second-most populous and fastest growing state in the country. Our cities are growing at an incredible rate. Because of this, many people often overlook the importance of rural Texas to our state. Many see a divide between urban and rural Texas, with the two having vastly different and conflicting interests. However, I believe that as rural Texas goes, so goes all of Texas. Let me explain.

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Wagons return to Breckenridge for Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off

  Wagons return to Breckenridge for Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off

The top award at Saturday’s Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off went to the team that was cooking in the wagon once owned by Bob Drake himself.

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Lippe, Townson and Reaugh win BISD school board races

  Lippe, Townson and Reaugh win BISD school board races

With the conclusion the Breckenridge Independent School District’s combined regular and special elections on Saturday, the school board will have one new member, according to information provided by the district.

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Candlelight vigil at Stephens County Courthouse honors local foster children

  Candlelight vigil at Stephens County Courthouse honors local foster children

Members of the Stephens County Child Welfare Board and others gathered for a candlelight vigil in front of the courthouse Thursday evening, April 29, to remember and pray for local children who are in foster care.

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Holt to teach TPWD hunter education course on May 8

  Holt to teach TPWD hunter education course on May 8

Former Stephens County Sheriff Will Holt volunteers as a Hunter Education and Safety Instructor with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and will be teaching a class in Breckenridge on Saturday, May 8.

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Veteran Breckenridge police officer Noah Gray promoted to sergeant

  Veteran Breckenridge police officer Noah Gray promoted to sergeant

Surrounded by friends, family and co-workers, veteran Breckenridge Police Officer Noah Gray was promoted to sergeant during a ceremony at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center on Monday, April 26.

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Child Welfare Board to host candlelight vigil on Thursday evening

  Child Welfare Board to host candlelight vigil on Thursday evening

The Stephens County Child Welfare Board will hold a candlelight vigil with County Judge Michael Roach to honor victims of

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Stephens County man dies after bees attack him while he was mowing lawn

  Stephens County man dies after bees attack him while he was mowing lawn

A Stephens County man died Monday afternoon, April 26, when he was attacked by bees while mowing his grass on Water District Road 214, just west of the Hubbard Creek Lake bridge.

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BISD Board of Trustees holds special meeting to accept Wimberley’s resignation from board

  BISD Board of Trustees holds special meeting to accept Wimberley’s resignation from board

The Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a special meeting today, Monday, April 26, and accepted the resignation of board member Cody Wimberley, effective immediately.

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Area homeschool students participate in mock trial at Stephens County Courthouse

  Area homeschool students participate in mock trial at Stephens County Courthouse

Most Saturdays, the Stephens County Courthouse is dark and quiet, but this past Saturday morning, it was bustling with activity as a group of local students competed against kids from Wichita Falls in a mock trial contest.

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Breckenridge’s Chuckwagon Cook-off slated for Saturday, May 1

  Breckenridge’s Chuckwagon Cook-off slated for Saturday, May 1

The 2021 Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off, hosted by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, will bring cowboy-style cooking to Breckenridge

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Breckenridge Lions Club to celebrate centennial with reception on Friday

  Breckenridge Lions Club to celebrate centennial with reception on Friday

The Breckenridge Lions Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a come-and-go reception on Friday, April 30. The event will

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