Through the last days of his current job with the Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation, Virgil Moore’s office décor includes reminders of his life, family and careers.
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The Breckenridge Ministerial Alliance will host its annual Holy Week Services each weekday, March 29-April 2, at noon, at the Stephens County Courthouse. Lunch will be provided by a local
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards ceremony will be Thursday, April 8, at First United Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center. The Chamber will present awards for 2020 Citizen of
By Ben Barkley/TSTC The compassionate voice of a nurse led Blaine O’Byrne into the health care field. O’Byrne is studying to become a licensed vocational nurse at Texas State Technical
By Carla McKeown/Breckenridge Texan When Steve Howen and his wife, M’Lissa Howen, found they had some extra time on their hands after their daughters left home, they made a plan
One of the first things on Brian Roland’s list of objectives as the new Chief Executive Officer of Stephens Memorial Hospital is to meet local residents and find out what they want and need from the community hospital and then figure out a way to provide the necessary services.
First National Bank of Breckenridge once again achieved 100 percent participation in the annual fundraising campaign for the Breckenridge United Fund. This is the sixth year for the accomplishment.
When they return to school after this week’s Spring Break, Breckenridge Independent School District students, teachers and staff will not be required to wear masks, shields, or other face coverings, following a decision by the Board of Trustees at their meeting last week.
Breckenridge and Stephens County residents will have an opportunity to get a COVID-19 vaccine, beginning at 10 a.m. today, Sunday, March 14, at First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center, 419 W. Walker St.
Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend, so before you go to bed tonight, don’t forget to move your clock forward
The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation recently announced the retirement of longtime CEO and Executive Director Virgil Moore, and now a
Stephens County continues to make gains in getting local residents vaccinated against COVID-19. Local residents have several upcoming opportunities to get one of the vaccinations at no charge.
On Monday morning, members of the Picketville Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas gathered to witness Breckenridge Mayor Bob Sims sign a proclamation declaring March as Texas History Month in Breckenridge.
On Wednesday morning, Chandon Heugatter was sworn in as the Breckenridge Police Department’s newest patrol officer during a ceremony in the City Commission chambers.
Stephens County Commissioners approve subdivision plan at PK Lake, discuss TxDOT project for FM 3099
At their meeting on Monday, March 8, Stephens County Commissioners approved several items, including a plat for the new Crystal Bay subdivision at Possum Kingdom Lake and a proposal by the Texas Department of Transportation to do major work on the intersection of FM 3099 and U.S. Highway 180 West.
Breckenridge City Commission receives report on pool progress, winter storm damage at recent meeting
In a quick meeting last week, the Breckenridge City Commission met to discuss a variety of items, including an update on the swimming pool, the recent winter storm and the damage it caused, as well as a couple of upcoming clean-up opportunities for local residents.
Local Elks Lodge 1480 held their annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest for kids ages 8 to 13 on Saturday, March 6, at L.T. Cook Gymnasium at Breckenridge High School.
The Breckenridge Independent School District’s upcoming election for three places on the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Saturday, May
Jadin Casto’s interest in nursing was sparked when she was a child. The Texas State Technical College Nursing student personally saw how nurses helped her injured sister recover. She also observed family members who were nurses, and it became her dream to make nursing a career.
