Houston Boychoir concert next week
The Houston Boychoir will perform a free concert next week in downtown Albany.
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Upcoming events at BFAC
The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center (BFAC) will host several summer events for children beginning June 22.
TEA directed to make schools safer
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.
Making wishes come true
Ron Hoover RV & Marina Center donated $1,500 to the Make-A-Wish North Texas foundation on Saturday, May 21. They helped Madison’s (top photo) wish of going to Walt Disney World in Orlando come true. Photos/ Ron Sampsel
Buckley resigns as Executive Director of Breckenridge Become
After just over one year of service, Colton Buckley announced Saturday his intent to resign from his position as the Executive Director of Breckenridge Become, the new strategic alignment of the Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation, Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Foundation, and Improvement Council.
Tax-related identity theft potentially impacting local teens, young adults
Local reports by multiple Breckenridge parents and guardians are circulating regarding potentially fraudulent tax returns filed with the IRS using their children’s personal information.
Gunman walked into school building unopposed
The gunman who killed 21 people inside a Uvalde elementary school walked into the unlocked building unopposed, the Department of Public Safety said in a revised statement, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman and other media sources.
ACU announces spring honor students
Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls released a list of its spring Dean’s Honor Roll student Thursday, May 26, which included two students from Breckenridge. The list included 1,200 students for the Spring 2022 semester.
WISD employees honored
Students were not the only ones honored at the awards ceremony last week. Three employees of Woodson ISD were also recognized for their years of service to the district.
Agrilife to host summer classes
Registration is now open for several “summer fun classes” hosted by and held at the Stephens County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office. Classes are available for students in grades 3rd through 12th, who can sign up for any or all of the offered classes now through Friday, June 3.
