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Doug Beaty, who has taken care of the Toys for Tots distribution during the past 31 years in Breckenridge, presented Walmart Manager, Diann Claussen, with a plaque for their continued support of the Toys for Tots program the past 25 years. Diane presented Doug with a grant check of $2,500. She also encouraged other agencies to apply for grants at Walmart. Claussen said, “She had additional grant money to give out. All people had to do was apply.” Beaty said, "The Toys for Tots boxes are all set up around the community and he will collect them as they are filled to distribute to needy children in Breckenridge in time for Christmas.”

Carter Blood Drive is searching for citizens who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus to assist in saving a life.

I ended last month’s column by alluding to conversations at the Graford Café, (particularly at the round table) about the role of the Texas Legislature. Most of the gentlemen having breakfast with me weren’t entirely sure of some of the roles and responsibilities of our state legislature, so I found myself giving a bit of a Texas history and civics lesson. I know that there are many others who have the same questions, so I want to use this month’s column to share a bit of information about the Texas House of Representatives.

The City of Breckenridge approved resolution 20-28, on Tuesday, December 1, a canvassing of the returns for the 2020 city election.

Leslie Blackerby was selling her Christmas wares as part of the annual Mingle & Jingle Chamber-sponsored event.