Breckenridge schools will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 24.
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![BISD announces two-hour delay Wednesday morning as winter weather returns to area](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CourthouseInSnow-CourtesyPhoto-505x306_c.jpg)
Breckenridge schools will have a two-hour delay Wednesday morning.
![Stephens Regional SUD lifts Boil Water Notice for rural water customers](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/boilwaternoticeRescinded-505x306_c.jpg)
Stephens Regional Special Utility District has lifted the Boil Water Notice that was issued last month when an area-wide power outage resulted in a loss of pressure in the system. After
![From bottled water and hot showers to federal grants and loans, winter storm help is available for Stephens County residents](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/County-water-destribution-2461-505x306_c.jpg)
Although most of the snow has melted and temperatures have returned to normal, many Stephens County residents continue to deal with the lasting effects of the recent winter storm. But, assistance is still available for local residents.
![National Guard delivers cases of water to Stephens County for Sunday distribution](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/national-guard-bringing-water-2360-200x157_c.jpg)
The Texas Army National Guard unit out of Dyess Air Force Base delivered four pallets of bottled water to Stephens County tonight. The water will be handed out Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, to local residents who are still without drinking water.
![A ride along with Stephens County Judge Michael Roach through the 2021 winter storm](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/winter-storm-2940-200x157_c.jpg)
Editor’s Note: On the afternoon and evening of Monday, Feb. 15, Breckenridge Texan Publisher Tony Pilkington rode along with Stephens
![Stephens County, City of Breckenridge issue local state of disaster due to severe weather](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/winter-storm-2895-200x157_c.jpg)
In response to this week’s winter storm and the ongoing below-freezing temperatures, Stephens County Michael Roach, Breckenridge Mayor Bob Sims and Breckenridge Interim City Manager Heather Robertson-Caraway have declared a local state of disaster beginning at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
![Breckenridge community steps up in winter storm crisis; more cold weather expected](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LighthouseChurch-CourtesyAmandaBogliano-scaled-200x157_c.jpg)
UPDATE: After Breckenridge’s electric power was restored Monday afternoon, it was cut off again early this evening, creating another dangerous
![Community leaders continue to prepare for winter storm](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WinterStormWarningGraphic-2-200x157_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.