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East Elementary took the 2nd grade class to tour South Elementary to see the school they will attend next school year. Each group was taken by 5th grade students to see the whole school and meet the teachers and classes they may have next year. The 5th grade students that took each class around were very open to the kids learning each teacher’s name and was always asking if they had questions and would answer to the best of their knowledge. At the end of the tour they sat down in the cafeteria to meet the principals and learn about different aspects of the school and the expectations they hold for each student. Photos/Kaci Funderburg

The 2022 Texas A&M Aggie Muster was held Thursday, April 21 at The Popular in Breckenridge. The guest speaker was John A. Adams, Jr., Texas A&M University alumni and author.

Nineteen Woodson High School students competed in the regional UIL competition Saturday, April 23 at Waxahachie High School. Kylie Deaton placed fourth in Persuasive Speaking, and Mercy Valentic placed fourth in Literacy Criticism. Contributed photo

Texas has the fourth-lowest nurse-to-population ratio in the country, with only 9.25 nurses per 1,000 residents, according to a recent report by the comptroller’s office.

A two-vehicle collision occurred last Wednesday on Hwy. 180 West in Breckenridge. A black Dodge pickup truck and a semi-truck collided. The back driver side tire of the semi disconnected and was located in the ditch. Details surrounding the wreck were not available. No injuries were reported at the scene. Photos/Ron Sampsel

Election day will be held this Saturday, May 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the May election.

The Breckenridge Band Boosters is hosting its first annual Breckenridge Band Poker Run fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, May 14 on Hubbard Creek Lake.

In the March Republican Primary elections, incumbents in both Stephens County contested races were able to hold onto their seats.

Incumbent Stephens County Clerk Jackie Ensey won another term, garnering 1,084 votes, or 71.6% of the vote. Opponent D’Jean Thompson had 429 votes, or 28.4% of the vote.

In the Stephens County Treasurer’s race, incumbent Sharon Trigg also won another term, defeating Nicole Cantrell, 911 votes (62.1%) to 557 votes (37.9%).