Standoff at border continues between state, feds
A standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.
The city of Breckenridge hosted an open house Tuesday, Jan. 23 where several departments within the city were on hand to give updates on projects the city has planned for 2024.
One of the major updates available at the open house was an update from the streets department regarding the 10-year road improvement plan which began last year.
The plan, which was split into three phases began with paving improvements in the fall of 2023, paid for by certificates of obligations approved by the city during the summer.
The Stephens County Commissioners Court began discussions Monday, Jan. 22 to consider issuing a sales tax for the areas of Stephens County outside of the Breckenridge city limits.
The conversation of the sales tax, known legally as a consumption tax, was brought to the court by Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fambro.
Carlos Xavier Acosta, 24, of Breckenridge pleaded guilty to three felony charges Thursday, Jan. 25 in the 90th District Judicial Court. The charges come from an aggravated robbery and burglary of the building in September 2023.
Acosta was sentenced to deferred adjudication for each of the three charges.
For the charge of burglary of a building, Acosta was sentenced to five y ears deferred adjudication community supervision and ordered to pay $290 in court costs and $35 in reimbursement fees.
January is recognized in Texas as School Board Recognition Month.
Breckenridge ISD Superintendent Bryan Allen took time during the board’s meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23 to recognize the seven members of the BISD Board of Trustees as part of School Board Recognition Month celebrations.
Board members serving BISD are: Board President Nic McClymond, Board Vice-President Graham Reaugh, Board Secretary Carrol Kanady, and Trustees Paul Lippe, Jimmy McKay, Roy Russell, and Chad Townson.
With elections coming up in May for three area entities, Stephens County Tax Assessor-Collector/Elections Administrator Christie Latham issued a release last week reminding eligible voters of the need to file a new application for ballot by mail.
Applications made be filed each year for that year’s elections. Last year’s applications have all expired.
Applications for ballot by mail are due at the Tax Assessor/Collectors office by 4 p.m. Friday, Feb 23.
Filing opened last week for open positions on three taxing entities within Stephens County. From Jan. 11 through Feb. 16 community members who satisfy filing guidelines can file to run for spots on the Breckenridge City Commission, Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees and Stephens Memorial Hospital Board of Directors.
Election day for these positions will be Saturday, May 4.
The Stephens County Commissioners Court honored state Rep. Dr. Glenn Rogers with a resolution Monday, Jan. 22, recognizing the partnership the county has with the Texas State Legislature through the work of Dr. Rogers.
Stephens County Judge Michael Roach joined County Attorney Gary Trammel and Breckenridge ISD Superintendent Bryan Allen in words of appreciation.
Stephens County Appraisal District issued a release last week with updated property tax information.
Information is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax, or by calling 254-559-8233.
The search has officially began for an interim police chief with the Breckenridge Police Department.
The Breckenridge City Commission voted Tuesday, Jan. 9 to approve using an outside contractor for the search of an interim police chief.
After exiting a closed session in which commissioners discussed the search for an interim chief following the resignation of Bacel Cantrell, commissioners approved to enter into an agreement with Strategic Government Resources for interim police chief services while the city continues its search for a new police chief.
