This installment of the “Stephens County Chronicles” takes a look at the history of Breckenridge’s Booker T. Washington School.
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![Stephens County Chronicles: The history of Breckenridge’s Booker T. Washington School](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/booker-t-washington-school-photos-and-trophies-2426-1-505x306_c.jpg)
![Breckenridge Texan introduces new column by Jean Hayworth, focusing on local history](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/jean-hayworth-column-photo-5495-2-505x306_c.jpg)
The new column, “Stephens County Chronicles,” will be in the Breckenridge Texan twice a month.
![Breckenridge community steps up in winter storm crisis; more cold weather expected](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LighthouseChurch-CourtesyAmandaBogliano-scaled-505x306_c.jpg)
UPDATE: After Breckenridge’s electric power was restored Monday afternoon, it was cut off again early this evening, creating another dangerous night for those with no heat. Temperatures are expected to be
![Community leaders continue to prepare for winter storm](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WinterStormWarningGraphic-2-505x306_c.jpg)
Stephens County leaders continued on Saturday, Feb. 13, to prepare for the upcoming winter storm, discussing options in case the county or sections of the county lose electric power.
![Stephens County and Breckenridge officials prepare to help those in need during upcoming winter storm](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/weather-graphic-2-11-21-200x157_c.jpg)
With much of Texas experiencing extremely cold temperatures and even colder weather forecast for the weekend and into early next week, Stephens County emergency managers are preparing to assist local residents who do not have adequate shelter or heat.
![Smoke from western fires creates spectacular sunsets in Breckenridge](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sunset-on-walker-street-7287-200x157_c.jpg)
Smoke from the devastating fires in the western United States has drifted all the way to North Texas lately, creating
![Face masks to be required in public in Stephens County, beginning Monday, July 20](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/COVID-19-update-2-200x157_c.jpg)
This afternoon, Stephens County Judge Michael Roach and Breckenridge Mayor Bob Sims announced new community restrictions due to increasing numbers
![Stephens County officials address governor’s executive order, give update on local coronavirus situation](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-19-update-Dr.-Windsor-200x157_c.jpg)
Almost three weeks after the Stephens County Commissioners passed a resolution opening up local businesses 100 percent, the bars have