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New K-9 officer joins Breckenridge Police Department to help combat drug problems

    New K-9 officer joins Breckenridge Police Department to help combat drug problems

The Breckenridge Police Department has another new officer, and this one was brought in from Poland because she is specially trained to help combat drug problems in the community. Elza is a 2-year-old K-9 officer, and she recently attended a meeting of the Stephens County Crime Stoppers organization to demonstrate her skills in locating illegal substances.

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Dual enrollment opportunity leads BHS senior to continue education at TSTC

    Dual enrollment opportunity leads BHS senior to continue education at TSTC

Breckenridge High School senior M.T. Heatley does not want to stop studying Welding Technology when he graduates in May.

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Nine Buckaroos named to 3-3A All-District teams

    Nine Buckaroos named to 3-3A All-District teams

Several Breckenridge High School football players were recognized recently with 3-3A All-District honors. Senior Jonas Arellano, tight end, was named to the First Team Offense. Sophomore Jerry Lawson, fullback, and

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Wayland VFD practices saving lives during rescue training exercise

    Wayland VFD practices saving lives during rescue training exercise

On a recent Saturday morning, members of the Wayland Volunteer Fire Department, dressed in full firefighting gear, gathered around an old car behind the department’s station to practice saving lives.

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Ramirez sworn in as third new home-town Breckenridge Police Officer

    Ramirez sworn in as third new home-town Breckenridge Police Officer

Cheyenne Ramirez was sworn in as a Breckenridge police officer in the Breckenridge City Commission’s Chambers on Friday morning.

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Stephens County man arrested on theft, meth charges

    Stephens County man arrested on theft, meth charges

A Stephens County man was arrested this week on several charges, including possession of methamphetamine. Tuesday evening, Dec. 15, Stephens County Deputy Justin Rose attempted to serve two misdemeanor warrants

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Community offers several opportunities for residents to help those in need this holiday season

  Community offers several opportunities for residents to help those in need this holiday season

Stephens County residents who are looking to help out those in need this holiday season have several opportunities to donate

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Stephens County not on initial list for COVID-19 vaccine; local officials ask community to wear masks

  Stephens County not on initial list for COVID-19 vaccine; local officials ask community to wear masks

Although Texas has received doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Stephens County officials have not been informed about when the vaccine

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County Commissioners honor Rhonda Peacock, vote to team up with city for ‘pothole fixing week’

  County Commissioners honor Rhonda Peacock, vote to team up with city for ‘pothole fixing week’

Stephens County Commissioners voted at their latest meeting to approve a “pothole fixing week” in conjunction with the City of Breckenridge.

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Runners come from across the state for race benefiting Stephens County Humane Society

  Runners come from across the state for race benefiting Stephens County Humane Society

Saturday morning dawned bright and crisp, perfect weather for the sixth annual Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run

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BHS graduate Drew Boggs joins Breckenridge Police Department

  BHS graduate Drew Boggs joins Breckenridge Police Department

On Friday morning, Breckenridge native Drew Boggs accomplished a long-held goal: becoming a Breckenridge Police Officer.

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KLXK’s drive-through pork chop dinner on Saturday to raise funds for fifth graders’ Science Camp trip

  KLXK’s drive-through pork chop dinner on Saturday to raise funds for fifth graders’ Science Camp trip

Area residents can pick up supper and help Breckenridge fifth graders fund their upcoming Science Camp trip at Saturday’s pork

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Breckenridge City Commissioners approve contract for street condition survey

  Breckenridge City Commissioners approve contract for street condition survey

Following the advice of Interim City Manager Scott Dixon, the Breckenridge City Commissioners approved an agreement with Public Works 1, a subsidiary of iWorQ Systems, for a street condition survey.

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Stephens County under stricter guidelines after COVID-19 hospitalizations in area remain high

  Stephens County under stricter guidelines after COVID-19 hospitalizations in area remain high

Stephens County businesses will be required to limit customers to 50 percent of their occupancy capacity, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec.

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Firefighters respond to wildfire on Highway 67; dry conditions pose threat to area

  Firefighters respond to wildfire on Highway 67; dry conditions pose threat to area

Local firefighters responded to a grass fire on State Highway 67 about two miles north of the intersection with U.S. Highway 180 East shortly after noon Monday, Dec. 7.

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Breckenridge YMCA episode of ‘Expedition Texas’ now available online

  Breckenridge YMCA episode of ‘Expedition Texas’ now available online

Breckenridge’s old YMCA building is the star of the show in a recent episode of “Expedition Texas,” and the 20-minute

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Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce gets creative with annual banquet alternative

  Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce gets creative with annual banquet alternative

With masks and social distancing in place, members of the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce greeted guests on Friday, Dec. 4,

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Rotary, Carter BloodCare seeking COVID-19 survivors for plasma donations

  Rotary, Carter BloodCare seeking COVID-19 survivors for plasma donations

If there’s a silver lining to someone having contracted COVID-19 and survived, it could be that their blood — more specifically their plasma — can be used to help others who are suffering from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. And, Carter BloodCare is seeking Stephens County residents who have had and recovered from COVID-19 to consider making a plasma donation.

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Wags & Whiskers race scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12

  Wags & Whiskers race scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12

The sixth annual Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, in the Breckenridge

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