The E-Z Stop convenient store off Walker Street was robbed last Friday night, with the culprits making off with money and cigarettes, according to police officials. Nobody was hurt in the exchange.
The suspects robbed the convenient store around 11:50 p.m. at gun point. Chief of Police Larry Mahan said they have been investigating the incident since the weekend, but have had trouble getting any traction in the investigation.
The Breckenridge City Commission met Tuesday afternoon and passed a variety of new ordinances, as well as a public hearing regarding the classification and definition of townhouses in the city. One ordinance passed also included raising gas rates.
Other ordinances passed included more strict regulation on panhandlers and peddlers within the city’s public spaces Another dealt with parking, which would have created stricter rules on how and where residents were allowed to park their car. But after a resident voiced concerns, the item was eventually tabled.
Rep. Jodey Arrington reached out to the Breckenridge American last week and offered comments and context on his first term and campaign. The story has been updated with comments from Arrington and some information has been updated or changed. The Breckenridge American is reposting the stories for both Arrington and his opponent Miguel Levario in anticipation for next week's election.
Rep. Jodey Arrington reached out to the Breckenridge American last week and offered comments and context on his first term and campaign. The story has been updated with comments from Arrington and some information has been updated or changed. The Breckenridge American is reposting the stories for both Arrington and his opponent Miguel Levario in anticipation for next week's election.
The Breckenridge ISD school board met Monday, Oct. 15 and announced the students of the month for October. They also approved $37,000 worth of improvements to the Ag farm and received a presentation from students in the Gifted and Talented Program. To close up, they recieved comment from a parent in the district.
The Breckenridge Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing last week regarding plans to rezone an area in the town that would allow the development of townhouses. The items were eventually tabled due to lack of clarification and will be moved to another day. The hearing at times was contentious, as over a dozen residents living in or near the area showed to protest and voice their concerns over the plan.
It is that time of year once again when the United Fund Board of Directors swings into action and begin their annual fund-raising campaign in support of a variety of local organizations in Stephens County, which focuses on the young people, seniors, the animal shelter and many other service type organizations in the community.
Gas
Gas prices in Texas rose 2.7 cents per gallon during the week of Oct. 1-8, bringing the average gallon to $2.66, according to a weekly GasBuddy survey. Nationally, the price rose 2.2 cents, bringing the national average to $2.91 per gallon. This time last year in Texas, gas prices were 31.4 cents lower than now, and this time last month they were 5.3 cents lower. Nationally, prices now are 43.7 cents higher than this time last year, according to GasBuddy.
County Commissioners
The city of Breckenridge will be hosting a Bean and Cornbread contest on Saturday, Oct. 20.
The contest is open to all and there will be three categories, which are booth decoration, beans and cornbread.
The competition is set to kick off at 9:30 a.m. in the Trade Barn at the Breckenridge City Park. Bean and cornbread judging will commence at 11:30 a.m. The booth judging will be at noon.
As the Breckenridge Buckaroos prepare for a slate of district games, they stand at 2-3. Here is a recap of the season thus far and what to look forward to.
