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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office intercepts suspected human smuggling situation

    Stephens County Sheriff’s Office intercepts suspected human smuggling situation

What started out as a routine traffic stop by a Stephens County deputy Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, turned into an investigation of suspected human smuggling. 

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County Commissioners set fines for unapproved road crossings, receive AgriLife Extension report

    County Commissioners set fines for unapproved road crossings, receive AgriLife Extension report

In their meeting Monday morning, Feb. 8, Stephens County Commissioners created a new penalty system for anyone who crosses a county road with a pipeline or other installation without first getting permission from the county and paying the required fee.

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Extensive Military Museum exhibit on display at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

    Extensive Military Museum exhibit on display at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

When Ricky Stober shows visitors around his RWS Military Museum exhibit, he somehow manages to combine a quiet reverence with unbridled enthusiasm for every item in the display.

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As State of Texas shifts COVID-19 vaccine distribution to hubs, SMH closes local waitlist

    As State of Texas shifts COVID-19 vaccine distribution to hubs, SMH closes local waitlist

With fewer doses of the COVID-19 vaccines going to rural areas in favor of major hubs that the State of Texas has created, Stephens Memorial announced this week that they will no longer be taking sign-ups on their vaccine waitlist.

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White Orchid celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

    White Orchid celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

Deedra Boaz, center, prepares to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of her new business, The White Orchid Florals & Event Rentals, on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3. On hand

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State Rep. Glenn Rogers discusses the legislative process from Austin, issues statement on Governor’s SOTS Address

    State Rep. Glenn Rogers discusses the legislative process from Austin, issues statement on Governor’s SOTS Address

By Glenn Rogers/Texas House of Representatives – District 60 I mentioned in last month’s column that the Texas legislature meets for 140 days in every odd-numbered year. Today, I want

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Colour Junkie celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

  Colour Junkie celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

Lara Mendoza cuts the ribbon shortly after noon today, Tuesday, Feb. 2, marking the official opening of her new shop,

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Nayeli Hernandez crowned 2021 Buckaroo Queen

  Nayeli Hernandez crowned 2021 Buckaroo Queen

On Saturday night, Jan. 30, Breckenridge High School’s Bailey Auditorium was transformed into a royal stage as Nayeli Hernandez was crowned the 2021 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord Chamberlain Jonas Arellano in the school’s 96th Coronation.

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High winds bring West Texas dust to Breckenridge

  High winds bring West Texas dust to Breckenridge

Strong winds blew into Stephens County on Saturday, bringing warmer temperatures and a dusty haze from the west and southwest.

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Girl Scouts, Leon-Bosque RC&D team up to assist local organizations

  Girl Scouts, Leon-Bosque RC&D team up to assist local organizations

Breckenridge’s Girl Scout Troop 8356 recently worked with a regional organization to help share some funds within the community.

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90th Judicial Court announces recent plea deals, continues with remote proceedings

  90th Judicial Court announces recent plea deals, continues with remote proceedings

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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Emergency Dispatch Report for Breckenridge and Stephens County for Jan. 18-24

  Emergency Dispatch Report for Breckenridge and Stephens County for Jan. 18-24

Editor’s note: The weekly emergency dispatch report for Breckenridge and Stephens County is compiled from the daily logs of the local

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Stephens Memorial launches weekly flyer to provide COVID-19 information update

  Stephens Memorial launches weekly flyer to provide COVID-19 information update

In an effort to reach local residents in the community who may not have access to the Internet or social

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BHS graduate Kaitlyn Ellis named Player of the Week by American Southwest Conference

  BHS graduate Kaitlyn Ellis named Player of the Week by American Southwest Conference

Breckenridge High School graduate Kaitlyn Ellis was named the Women’s Basketball Player of the Week – West Division last week

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Farm Bureau grants enable AgriLife Extension, South Elementary to create vegetable garden

  Farm Bureau grants enable AgriLife Extension, South Elementary to create vegetable garden

With grants from the Texas Farm Bureau and the Stephens County Texas Farm Bureau, Breckenridge South Elementary’s third graders and

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Chicken sandwich fundraiser to benefit Science Camp trip

  Chicken sandwich fundraiser to benefit Science Camp trip

UPDATE: Due to winter weather conditions on Feb. 11, the pickup of the Chick-Fil-A sandwiches has been been postponed until

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Emergency Dispatch Report for Breckenridge and Stephens County for Jan. 11-17

  Emergency Dispatch Report for Breckenridge and Stephens County for Jan. 11-17

Editor’s note: The weekly emergency dispatch report for Breckenridge and Stephens County is compiled from the daily logs of the local

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Positions open to serve on Breckenridge city commission, hospital board, school board

  Positions open to serve on Breckenridge city commission, hospital board, school board

Breckenridge and Stephens County citizens have an upcoming opportunity to take an active part in the local government by applying

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BHS announces honor roll for third six weeks of 2020-2021 school year

  BHS announces honor roll for third six weeks of 2020-2021 school year

Breckenridge High School has announced the following students on the A and A-B Honor Rolls for the third six weeks

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