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Emergency Dispatch Report for Breckenridge and Stephens County for May 17-23, 2021

    Emergency Dispatch Report for Breckenridge and Stephens County for May 17-23, 2021

Editor’s note: The weekly emergency dispatch report for Breckenridge and Stephens County is compiled from the daily logs of the local 9-1-1 dispatchers. It includes local calls involving the Breckenridge Police

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County Judge to issue disaster declaration for Stephens County due to flooding

    County Judge to issue disaster declaration for Stephens County due to flooding

Following heavy rain in the area, some Breckenridge residents were evacuated from their homes this evening, Monday, May 31, and more evacuations could be in store for the community as rainwater from around the area continues to flow into local creeks, rivers and lakes.

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Vietnam War helicopter pilot speaks to Breckenridge history students

    Vietnam War helicopter pilot speaks to Breckenridge history students

Last Wednesday, some of Breckenridge High School’s history classes had a chance to learn about the Vietnam War from a man with first-hand experience: Doug Petersen, who flew an air ambulance for the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

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Memorial Day activities continue today with ceremony on courthouse lawn

    Memorial Day activities continue today with ceremony on courthouse lawn

The Memorial Day weekend started off locally with a group of volunteers placing flags on veterans’ graves in the Breckenridge Cemetery and will continue today with the annual ceremony at

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BISD needs contact information on Buckaroo football season ticket holder

    BISD needs contact information on Buckaroo football season ticket holder

BISD needs current contact information for all season ticket holders for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Buckaroo Football seasons.

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Breckenridge’s Cub Scout Pack 81 presents year-end awards, names new Cubmaster at Blue and Gold Banquet

    Breckenridge’s Cub Scout Pack 81 presents year-end awards, names new Cubmaster at Blue and Gold Banquet

Breckenridge Cub Scout Pack 81 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet awards ceremony Saturday, May 22, at the Woman’s Forum.

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Breckenridge Economic Development Corp. to host Lunch & Learn for small businesses on May 27

  Breckenridge Economic Development Corp. to host Lunch & Learn for small businesses on May 27

Kenny Heaton with the Small Business Development Center Northwest Texas will discuss a variety of topics on small business financial literacy at a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, May 27.

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Stephens County to honor veterans with Memorial Day ceremony

  Stephens County to honor veterans with Memorial Day ceremony

Local residents are invited to join members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7767 and Auxiliary on Memorial Day

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Total eclipse of Super Flower Blood Moon to start shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 26

  Total eclipse of Super Flower Blood Moon to start shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 26

If the skies are clear on Wednesday morning, May 26, Stephens County residents could have a chance to see the eclipse of the Super Flower Blood Moon.

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BHS presents scholarships, awards; Class of 2021 to graduate Friday, May 28

  BHS presents scholarships, awards; Class of 2021 to graduate Friday, May 28

Breckenridge High School students, faculty, staff and administration gathered in Bailey Auditorium on Wednesday morning, May 19, along with family, friends and community members, for the 2021 BHS awards ceremony.

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Breckenridge ISD staff, community members developing strategic plan for district

  Breckenridge ISD staff, community members developing strategic plan for district

A little more than a year ago, when Bryan Allen was interviewing for the position of superintendent for Breckenridge Independent School District, one of the things he intended to accomplish as quickly as possible was the development of a strategic plan for the district.

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Breckenridge High School athletes sign with area colleges

  Breckenridge High School athletes sign with area colleges

Three Breckenridge High School seniors signed letters of intent to attend area colleges at a signing ceremony on Friday, May 21, in the BISD Athletics Center.

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City of Breckenridge water customers now eligible to take one free load of trash/bulk items to dump each month

  City of Breckenridge water customers now eligible to take one free load of trash/bulk items to dump each month

City of Breckenridge residents who pay a water bill are now eligible to take one free load of trash/bulk items

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Emergency Dispatch Report for Breckenridge and Stephens County for May 10-16, 2021

  Emergency Dispatch Report for Breckenridge and Stephens County for May 10-16, 2021

The weekly emergency dispatch report for Breckenridge and Stephens County is compiled from the daily logs of the local 9-1-1 dispatchers.

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Arellano named KTXS Student Athlete of the Week

  Arellano named KTXS Student Athlete of the Week

Breckenridge High School senior Jonas Arellano has been named the KTXS Student Athlete of the Week. Evan Nemec, the sports

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Rogers’ first piece of legislation signed into law by Gov. Abbott

  Rogers’ first piece of legislation signed into law by Gov. Abbott

On Saturday, May 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1831 into law. HB 1831 allows county and district clerks

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Rotary Club to host fifth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on June 3-5

  Rotary Club to host fifth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on June 3-5

The residents of Stephens County and beyond will have a chance to help the first responders of their choice win the Breckenridge Rotary Club’s fifth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drives next month.

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High winds, lightning cause damage, light flooding in Stephens County and Breckenridge

  High winds, lightning cause damage, light flooding in Stephens County and Breckenridge

Thunderstorms packing strong winds and lots of lightning strikes pushed through Stephens County and Breckenridge late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, damaging roofs, downing power lines and trees, and causing light flooding in town and one structure fire.

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Jonas Arellano and Evan Moore named as 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Breckenridge High School

  Jonas Arellano and Evan Moore named as 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Breckenridge High School

The 2021 Breckenridge High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian are Jonas Arellano and Evan Moore, respectively. Arellano has a GPA of

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