The Texas Indigent Defense Commission approved more than $21 million in grant funding, with substantial investments directed toward strengthening public defender programs in rural communities, including Stephens County.
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Filing for county offices on the March 2026 Democratic and Republican primary election is underway and will continue through Dec. 8.
Stephens County residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will have another opportunity to get help this weekend as the community continues to assist families affected by the federal government shutdown.
Community leaders gathered at the Stephens County Courthouse this afternoon to discuss emergency plans for helping local residents who will not be getting their SNAP benefits (aka “food stamps”) this month, due to the federal government shutdown.
Malcolm Bufkin was named the Stephens County Fire Marshal at the County Commissioner meeting this morning, Monday, June 23. He was sworn in this afternoon.
Stephens County will conduct limited brush pickup in residential areas near the Hubbard Creek Reservoir to help clear downed limbs and debris resulting from recent storms, beginning Wednesday, May 28, according to information from County Judge Michael Roach this afternoon.
Stephens County Judge Michael Roach pointed out in an email that the ongoing construction has created significant challenges for the local community.
Stephens County Emergency Management will open a Warming Station at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center.
The City of Breckenridge and Stephens County are partnering to pick up brush inside the city limits of Breckenridge the week of Oct. 21-24.
The Stephens County Commissioner and the City of Breckenridge Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, to discuss the interlocal agreements between the City of Breckenridge and Stephens County.
