Celebrating Jan Turner’s 100th Birthday
More than 60 friends and family gathered at Su Casa Restaurant in Breckenridge on Saturday, Feb. 1 to help Jan Turner celebrate her 100th birthday.
Community
A work of art
A new exhibit has opened at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center. The work of Pasty Lindamood is on display in the gallery and showcases her skills. For the next few weeks, the community will be privileged to see her art and view the arraignment of one of Texas’ great artists.
For the past 17 years, Lindamood has crafted award-winning paintings and received recognition from the Pastel and Artistic Magazine’s Annual Art Competition, Artist of Texas Group and numerous others.
Taylor brings award winning rabbits to Stephens County
Tonya Taylor, by her admission, has been raising rabbits since she was three years old with her mother, for 4H and FFA and then on her own.
By the age of 15, she had her rabbits and participated in 4H and FFA at Breckenridge High School.
After that, she concentrated on the Flemish Giants, the largest breed of rabbits, as far as size is concerned. According to Taylor, the Flemish rabbits weigh in between 20 and 24 pounds.
Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce 'Denim & Diamonds'
There were laughs, fun and more as the community got together to socialize and raise money for Breckenridge.
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual 'Demin & Diamonds' banquet on Nov. 9. The event took place at the Stephens County AG and Community Center, where more than 100 guests from local businesses to community members gathered for a night of good food and great times.
Veterans honored at Villa Haven
The Veteran’s that reside at Villa Haven Health and Rehab Center was visited by the Store Manager of the local Walmart, Daniel Cortinez, on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11. Cortinez visited on behalf of the Walmart and it’s staff to present these brave soldiers with gift bags to show them appreciation. The men were proud to share with all present their Military rankings and ranches as Mr. Cortinez shook their hands and thanked them for their service. A couple of the Veterans were unable to make it to the presentation, but Mr.
United States honors Veterans more than 102 years
Every Nov. 11 the United States takes the day to commemorate Veterans Day.
Rotary's 'Taste of the Holidays'
The Breckenridge Rotary brought the holidays a little early to the community, serving up Christmas and winter at their annual event.
Rotary’s Taste of the Holidays took over The Popular on Walker St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to showcase foods from local restaurants and farms. This two-hour event was enjoyed by more than 100 community members, showcased seven different tables of food and allowed guests to bid on auction items that were Christmas and winter-themed.
Police Chief announces retirement
He has been apart of the City of Breckenridge for more than three decades, but the city Police Chief has officially announced his retirement to the Breckenridge City Commissioners.
Breckenridge Police Chief, Larry Mahan, announced in front of the commissioners in their Nov. 5 meeting that he will retire on January 31, 2020. “I just wanted to let you all know that I will be leaving after 21 years as Chief and 32 years total with the city,” said Mahan.
Buckaroo Book Night
BISD faculty members took time out to read a story at the annual Book Night event at Buckaroo Stadium. Among the readers were: Prairie Freeman, Tammy McGrady, Coach Casey Hubble (who read "Horton Hatches the Golden Egg"), Molly Johnson, Kenna Rainey, RaKel Paul and Barbra Collinsworth.
Anti-Drug program offered to adults
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, which is Funded by Texas DOT presented an Adult Education Program on Vaping at TSTC, called Watch UR BAC, on Monday, Oct. 28. Bobbi Brooks presented some of the items that are sold at local smoke shops and convenience stores, along with a powerpoint with some data on vaping and Juuling.
