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The Breckenridge ISD held a community involvement meeting for the search of a new superintendent during their School Board meeting on Monday, Jan. 13. During the meeting, the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) sent representative Rick Howard to discuss the leadership qualities desired by the community for a new superintendent.

The Stephens County Commissioners discussed numerous items during the regular scheduled meeting held on Jan. 13, including honoring Ron White, a retiring postal service employee, the lifting of the outside burning ban, and details on the hazard mitigation plan.

Ron White was in the first grade when his teacher asked him to collect the mail for the school. Along with another student, White would walk about four blocks to the mailroom to gather those documents.

With a pleasant experience from the postmaster, White recalls being fond of his carrier duties even at a young age.

At the Jan. 13 County Commissioner meeting, Ron White was honored for his 35 years of service to the Breckenridge community. As a U.S. Postal Service employee, White has been voted the most liked carrier for a record number of years.

The Breckenridge community came together in full force to celebrate the retirement of Police Chief Larry Mahan. Community leaders, government officials, family, and friends gathered on Friday, Jan. 17 inside the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to celebrate his legacy.

Mahan served the community as police chief for 21 years and has protected county citizens for nearly 40 years.

Texas Association of School Board Executive Search Services was awarded the Breckenridge ISD Superintendent search contract and officially presented their timeline of events at the BISD Board meeting.

Butch Felkner of TASB/ESS spoke to the board about the timeline and calendar for the BISD Superintendent search. He stated that one of the first things the board and TASB will do is hold a live meeting along with a survey for people to put their input in for Superintendent search. 

Business talk was not the highlight of Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Breckenridge department heads took the time to individuality congratulate each employee that has now gained a minimum of five years with the City of Breckenridge.

The first honoree has dedicated himself to the city's cemetery for twenty years, John Trigg was honored by Stacey Harrison. Trigg is the one responsible for the grounds being properly maintained to honor the loved ones memories and their families.