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Newly elected U.S., Texas legislators prepare for upcoming sessions following election

    Newly elected U.S., Texas legislators prepare for upcoming sessions following election

Much of the news surrounding last week’s General Election has focused on the contested local races and the presidential race, but several other offices on the ballot affect Stephens County

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Representative-elect Glenn Rogers introduces new column

    Representative-elect Glenn Rogers introduces new column

When I decided to make a run for the Texas House 15 months ago, I had no idea how difficult, contentious and expensive this race would be. People who didn’t

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Stephens County investigation leads to arrest of scam suspect

    Stephens County investigation leads to arrest of scam suspect

After more than a year of investigative work, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office tracked down the suspect in a scam that reportedly cheated a local resident out of $8,000, and

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Lions Club hosts first Scholarship Cornhole Tournament

    Lions Club hosts first Scholarship Cornhole Tournament

The Breckenridge Lions Club had great weather and a great turn-out for their Scholarship Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Trade Barn in the Breckenridge City Park.

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BISD to honor veterans with annual celebration

    BISD to honor veterans with annual celebration

Breckenridge Independent School District will honor local veterans with its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event will take place at the Breckenridge Athletics and Fine Arts

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‘Expedition Texas’ TV show to feature recent project to restore Breckenridge’s old YMCA building

    ‘Expedition Texas’ TV show to feature recent project to restore Breckenridge’s old YMCA building

A little over a year ago, a group of local high school students got permission from the Breckenridge City Commission to work on the old YMCA building downtown. Next weekend, their beautification project will be featured on the television show “Expedition Texan.”

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Robertson-Caraway receives state-wide ‘Emerging Leader’ award

  Robertson-Caraway receives state-wide ‘Emerging Leader’ award

Breckenridge City Secretary Heather Robertson-Caraway has been recognized with a state-wide award from the Texas Municipal Clerk’s Association. She was presented with the group’s 2020 Emerging Leader award during a virtual meeting on Oct. 29.

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Taylor retires after serving Stephens County for 28 years

  Taylor retires after serving Stephens County for 28 years

After 28 years of service to Stephens County, Nancy Taylor is retiring and moving to Florida. She celebrated her retirement

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Breckenridge Lions Club’s cornhole tournament, raffle to benefit scholarship fund

  Breckenridge Lions Club’s cornhole tournament, raffle to benefit scholarship fund

The Breckenridge Lions Club will host a Scholarship Cornhole Tournament beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Trade Barn

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Stephens County Sheriff, deputies arrest 43-year-old man on cocaine charges

  Stephens County Sheriff, deputies arrest 43-year-old man on cocaine charges

On the evening of Oct. 22, Stephens County Chief Deputy Kevin Roach and Deputy Trent McLane initiated a traffic stop

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Roach, Durham win respective races in local 2020 election

  Roach, Durham win respective races in local 2020 election

With Stephens County’s new electronic ballot boxes in action, the results of the 2020 General Election were quickly tabulated on Tuesday night, Nov. 3, and the local election officials had the final count posted before 8 p.m. In the only contested local races, Kevin Roach and Rob Durham won their bids for Stephens County Sheriff and Breckenridge City Commissioner – Place 2, respectively.

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Early Voting totals posted at Stephens County Courthouse

  Early Voting totals posted at Stephens County Courthouse

Just after 7 p.m. tonight, when the polls closed for the 2020 Election Day, the local  Early Voting totals were

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Election Day 2020: Polls open until 7 p.m.

  Election Day 2020: Polls open until 7 p.m.

Today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day in Texas and across the United States. Polls will be open until 7

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Buckaroo Band entertains audience with annual light show on Friday night

  Buckaroo Band entertains audience with annual light show on Friday night

There may not have been a local football game on Friday night, but fans still filed into Buckaroo Stadium. Instead

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Area volunteer fire departments receive donations from Sloan Everett Memorial Bike Ride

  Area volunteer fire departments receive donations from Sloan Everett Memorial Bike Ride

For the second year in a row, the organizers of the Sloan Everett Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride donated thousands of dollars to the three local volunteer fire departments following the fundraising event.

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Today is last day for Early Voting; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3

  Today is last day for Early Voting; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3

Today, Friday, Oct. 30, is the last day of Early Voting for the 2020 General Election, and today’s Early Voting

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The show must go on: Buckaroo Band’s annual ‘Black Out’ performance still planned for Friday, Oct. 30

  The show must go on: Buckaroo Band’s annual ‘Black Out’ performance still planned for Friday, Oct. 30

The Pride of Breckenridge – Buckaroo Marching Band will perform its annual light show on Friday, Oct. 30, despite the

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Breckenridge Elks Lodge donates funds to Wayland Volunteer Fire Department, Caddo VFD

  Breckenridge Elks Lodge donates funds to Wayland Volunteer Fire Department, Caddo VFD

Members of local Elks Lodge #1480 presented donations to the Wayland Volunteer Fire Department and the Caddo Volunteer Fire Department

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Stephens County DA releases list of recent plea deals

  Stephens County DA releases list of recent plea deals

Stephens County District Attorney Dee Peavy’s office recently released the following list of plea deals that were made in the

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