County Commissioners meet for first time in 2019
The Stephens County Commissioners’ Court met for the first time this year in a lengthy meeting that aimed to take care of business and procedures that will impact the year.
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Stephens County Commissioners' Court meets for first time in 2019
The Stephens County Commissioners’ Court met for the first time this year in a lengthy meeting that aimed to take care of business and procedures that will impact the year. Some of this business included a presentation from a healthcare company that helps the county with inmate healthcare, a discussion of burn bans, as well as budgeting discussions.
County Judge Michael Roach led the meeting, in his first one as the new county judge. Commissioner Mark McCullough for precinct two and Eric O’Dell for precinct four also were part of the meeting for the first time.
The area this week
Gas
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“For Auld Lang Syne”
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne?” It’s not a Christmas Carol, but this Scottish song
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Senior Center Menus
Wednesday, Jan. 2 - Sausage with cabbage, blackeyed peas, corn bread and dessert. Friday, Jan. 4 - Chopped BBQ on a bun, fries, baked beans and dessert. Monday, Jan. 7
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BPD Arrests
Monday, Dec. 17 Robert Lee Young, 37, was arrested by Officer Kirby Brown on a Denton County warrant for sexual abuse of a child (continuous) victim under 14 and a
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Commissioners’ Court meets for last time in 2018, discuss burn ban, 2019
The Stephens County Commissioners Court met Wednesday for the last time in 2018, and took action on a variety of items to prepare for the next year. This included setting
Gov. Abbott pardons six Texans before Christmas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott kept with Christmas tradition last week and granted full pardons to six Texans who had been convicted of crimes deemed minor. The six who were pardoned
Voters pass BISD tax swap
Breckenridge Independent School District’s tax ratification election passed Saturday, Aug. 25 by a vote of 292 to 80. This vote will rearrange taxes imposed by the district to help it qualify for more money from the state, while not changing residents’ tax bills.
“I’m very happy,” BISD Superintendent Tim Seymore said. “I’m happy the people of Stephens County voted to support the schools, students and staff of BISD.”
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Gov. Abbott pardons six people days before Christmas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott kept with Christmas tradition last week and granted full pardons to six Texans who had been convicted of crimes deemed minor.
The six who were pardoned were:
