Stephens County has three current cases of COVID-19, the highest number the county has had in several months but still much fewer than there were at the beginning of the year.
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![State of Texas provides updates on COVID-19 situation, assistance](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/COVID-Vaccine-505x306_c.jpg)
The State of Texas has made several announcements recently regarding the COVID-19 situation in the state, including details about vaccine distribution and assistance for residents who have endured setbacks during
![Walmart pharmacies now administering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/walmart-covid-vaccine-505x306_c.jpg)
Local Walmart customers can now get COVID-19 vaccines at the pharmacy with no appointment necessary. On Tuesday, Walmart and Sam’s Club announced that the immunizations are available to customers and
![Vehicle registration, driver license waivers to end on Wednesday, April 14](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DL-Registration-Grahpic-505x306_c.jpg)
The temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration requirements, announced by Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday,
![National Guard to hold local vaccine clinics on Saturday and Sunday](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/National-Guard-giving-COVID-19-vaccinations-3232-200x157_c.jpg)
The Army National Guard will hold two COVID-19 vaccine clinics this weekend at First United Methodist Church in Breckenridge.
![Stephens Memorial Hospital kicks off vaccine clinics today](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TSTC-Nursing-Students-giving-vaccine-2827-200x157_c.jpg)
Stephens Memorial Hospital will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic today, Wednesday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until they run out of the 100 doses of vaccine they will have on hand.
![BISD Board lifts mask requirements for students and staff, announces Bus Driver of the Year](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BISD-Board-Meeting-3054-200x157_c.jpg)
When they return to school after this week’s Spring Break, Breckenridge Independent School District students, teachers and staff will not be required to wear masks, shields, or other face coverings, following a decision by the Board of Trustees at their meeting last week.
![Stephens County pushes forward with COVID-19 vaccination efforts; several opportunities available this weekend](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TSTC-Nursing-Students-giving-vaccine-2831-200x157_c.jpg)
Stephens County continues to make gains in getting local residents vaccinated against COVID-19. Local residents have several upcoming opportunities to get one of the vaccinations at no charge.
![As State of Texas shifts COVID-19 vaccine distribution to hubs, SMH closes local waitlist](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/covid-19-vaccination-2132-200x157_c.jpg)
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.
![Stephens Memorial launches weekly flyer to provide COVID-19 information update](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SMH-Covid-Weekly-Letter-200x157_c.jpg)
In an effort to reach local residents in the community who may not have access to the Internet or social