The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has launched an investigation into the discharge of partially treated sewage from the City of Breckenridge Wastewater Treatment Plant into Gunsolus Creek on Friday night, April 24, but the safety of the water in the area has not been confirmed by any of the agencies that typically handle such situations.
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A clog at the City of Breckenridge’s wastewater treatment plant has led to a discharge of partially treated sewage into Gunsolus Creek just north of Breckenridge.
Local registered voters will have a chance to elect their government representatives for the school district, city commission and Fort Griffin Special Utility District, beginning with Early Voting this week and wrapping up with Election Day on May 2.
The City of Breckenridge’s cemetery staff will begin cleaning the Cemetery this week. The project is a semi-annual procedure to clean the cemetery in preparation for the grass and flower season.
With today’s temperatures remaining below freezing and many streets still iced over, the winter storm that moved into the area on Friday, continues to have an impact on Breckenridge and Stephens County.
The offices of the City of Breckenridge, Stephens County and Breckenridge Independent School District will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, and all local school classes have been canceled for Monday, due to road conditions caused by the winter storm that entered the area on Friday, Jan. 23.
The City of Breckenridge’s 2026 Citizens Academy will start next month, and registration for the program is open.
Effective today, Tuesday, Dec. 16, the City of Breckenridge has lifted the city-wide Boil Water Notice that was initially issued on Tuesday, Dec. 9, according to a notice issued shortly after noon today.
Following Thursday’s repairs to the water pipelines, the City of Breckenridge’s water system continues to pressurize today, although the process is moving slowly.
The repairs to the water valve between the City of Breckenridge’s water treatment plant and the water towers have been completed and are currently holding, according to City Manager Cynthia Northrop.
