In a unanimous decision, the Breckenridge City Commissioners appointed Lt. Bacel Cantrell as the new Breckenridge Police Chief. Current Police Chief Larry Mahan had announced his retirement on Nov. 5 and was present for the appointment.
Breckenridge started their 2019-2020 basketball season later than the girls, in hopes that the Buckaroos would make the UIL football playoffs.
The Buckaroos began their season on Tuesday, Nov. 19 as they hosted Ballinger. The team will play five more non-district games and two tournaments before beginning their slate of 14 district games.
For the full preview please see the Nov. 20 edition of the Breckenridge American.
It was a really good report according to Cheryl Merritt of Merritt, McLane & Hamby P.C. who presented the Breckenridge ISD’s financial audit and report.
Merritt presented the 2018-2019 Financial Audit to the BISD board after her firm conducted the annual audit.
The Breckenridge Lady Buckaroos kicked off their season on Nov. 8 with a win over Clyde and now look ahead to a slate of games that features some local rivals and district games.
Breckenridge participated in the Baird Tournament from Nov. 14 through Nov. 17, winning all four games, and taking the tournament in back-to-back years. With a 5-0 record, the Lady Bucks returned to Breckenridge for their first home game.
For the full story please see the Nov. 20 edition of the Breckenridge American.
Not many people have probably never heard of Legislative 16.22. Those that do know about it have been employed by or processed into a county jail in the last couple of years.
This legislative rides on the heels of the outcome of the very tragic incident in 2015 where a Texas woman by the name of Sandra Bland was arrested for failure to signal, a Class C misdemeanor, and three days later while still in police custody she was found deceased. It was ruled a suicide.
For the full story please see the Nov. 20 edition of the Breckenridge American.
The County Commissioner’s Court held Tuesday, Nov. 12, found unanimously for Stephens County to be added to the list of counties in Texas to adopt the Second Amendment Resolution.
The Breckenridge Independent School District honored four students who were awarded Student of the Month for October.
Pre-Kindergarten teacher Donna Wade wrote a letter that East Elementary Principal Barbra Collinsworth read about 4-year-old, Emalee Wehunt.
Third-grade teacher, April Lechner, nominated third-grader, Adam McCullough, for October. Ms. Lechner said in a letter that North Principal Prairie Freeman read in front of the board and community.
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.
Every Nov. 11 the United States takes the day to commemorate Veterans Day.
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.
