The Woodson News: Time Traveling
Time traveling. It’s possible. I sprang forward in time. I brought almost everyone I know with me, which is pretty cool.
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Celebrating Independence
(ABOVE) The Picketville chapter had a meeting with Mayor Bob Sims to sign Proclamation declaring month of March as a celebration of Texas Independence from Mexico and get the flag from Alamo. B.A. photo by Jean Hay
Nepotism does not apply Local dispute ruled out
The Stephens County Commissioners Court opened with a public announcement on Monday, March 8. A letter from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton answered questions regarding the eligibility of Sheriff Kevin Roach to be elected while his biological brother, County Judge Michael Roach, is a sitting judge.
SCSO pull more drugs of the streets of SC
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office seized multiple illegal drugs and weapons before they could be distributed in Stephens County.
Election status for May 1
This is to benefit those who might want to know about the current election status in Breckenridge. At their recent commissioner’s meeting, the City Commissioners took the step to Certify the election of the two incumbent City Commissioners, who are running unopposed for Place 3 - David Wimberley and Place 4 - Tom Cyprian.
City Commissioners meet post Snowstorm
The Breckenridge City Commissioners met Tuesday, March 2, for their regularly scheduled meeting for the month of March. Mayor Bob Sims and two commissioners were present; David Wimberley and Tom Cyprian.
Shoot for the Hoop
Elks from Local #1480 pose for photos with the winners of the 2021 Hoop Shoot held on Saturday, March 6 at the L.T. Cook Gym. Front row (l to r) Lynda Justus, Lena Stockton, Truett Trammel (1st place 10-11 age), Angel Whealy, who participated but didn’t win a medal, Aaden Monge (2nd place in 10-11 age), Aaden Mendez (1st in 12-13 age) and Wayne Justus, who was in charge of the 2021 Elks Hoop Shoot. Back row (l to r) Cord Trammel, Gary Trammel, Donna Rosignol, Carl Rosignol, Jim Reeves and Hector Orona.
Mask mandate ends March 10; many entities to continue requiring them
While Gov. Gregg Abbott has lifted the statewide mandate to wear a mask in public and allowed all businesses to operate at full capacity, many businesses, schools and other entities say they will continue to require that masks be worn. Abbott issued the order last week, effective March 10.
$3/gal national average could come soon as OPEC keeps production cuts
GasBuddy is warning motorists today that the national average may breach $3 per gallon by Memorial Day after OPEC’s meeting today closed with no meaningful increase in oil production. The group’s large cuts to oil production in 2020 will generally be extended, with just Russia and Kazakhstan granted small exemptions to raise oil production by 130,000 barrels a day and 20,000 barrels a day, respectively. In response, crude oil prices rose to fresh highs, with a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil nearing $65 per barrel, the highest level since 2019.
Jadin Castro follows childhood dream
Jadin Casto’s family and the injury of her sister gave her the direction of her career path. After graduating high school Castro decided to further her dreams in nursing at the Texas State Technical College Nursing because of her experience of personally watching how nurses helped her injured sister recover and observing family members who were nurses.
