Attendees of the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Boomfest Fireworks Show enjoyed food vendors and a professional fireworks show. The event was held at Corley’s Landing swimming area at Hubbard Creek Lake on Saturday, July 2. Photos/Ron Sampsel
During a special meeting Monday, June 27, Breckenridge’s interim city manager, Jim Cox, of Texas First Group, verbally resigned after less than one week in the position. According to a release from the city, Cox’s first day in the position was Monday, June 20 and his last day was Friday, June 24.
Breckenridge Fire Department
The Woodson 4th of July Community Celebration will be held next Monday, July 4. The even will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. and will be held at the Woodson Community Center on FM 209 East.
Stephens County livestock producers are eligible to apply for financial assistance due to grazing losses during 2022 from a qualifying drought or wildfire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced last week details surrounding the program.
The Stephens County Tax Office will be closing at 11:30 a.m. next Wednesday, July 6 for training, according to Stephens County Tax Assessor-Collector, Christie Latham.
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 12.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.52/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 29.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.73/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 2.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.80 per gallon.
Within the next thirty days a sixmonth Meter Replacement Project will be kicking off for the city of Breckenridge.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade effectively ends all legal abortions in Texas within the next 30 days, many news media outlets reported.
The Stephens County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office hosted three summer classes for students in grades third through 12th last week. A makeup class, jewelry making class, and beadwork class were the first of six classes.
