County Commissioners cut budget by $400K, approve tax rate
Stephens County Commissioners approved the 2021 budget and tax rate during the Monday, September 14 inside the Stephens County Courthouse.
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AG Paxton warns Texans about text message scams
Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, warned Texans about scammers sending text messages that include a false package delivery notice and a fraudulent link on On Wednesday, September 9.
City to begin towing motorist operating without financial responsibility
The Breckenridge City Commissioners passed an ordinance to begin towing vehicles that are operating without financial responsibility. The final reading for the ordinance occurred during the Tuesday, September 1 meeting inside the Breckenridge City Office Chambers.
Community celebrates United’s Olson
Members of the community, family, and friends came out to support Lee Olson as he retired after years of service to the Breckenridge community. Olson was provided a retirement party on Thursday, September 10 at the United Supermarket, with food, fun, and laughter to support him. BA photo by A.D. Chachere
Conaway bids farewell to Lions Club, District 11
Texas’ 11th congressional district representative, Mike Conaway, was the special guest at the Breckenridge Lions Club’s, September 11 weekly meeting.
Rotary Club of Breckenridge
Rotary Club of Breckenridge welcomed Shaun Lehr as the newest member of the club. The club embraced Lehr and is grateful for its newest member.
City increases the tax rate by 4.89%; approves search committee for interim city manager
The City of Breckenridge approved the budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and includes a 4.89% tax increase for the upcoming year. The new budget was adopted during the Tuesday, September 1 meeting inside the City Offices Chamber.
Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest Since 2004; GasBuddy Reveals a 19% Drop In Amount of “Labor” Needed to Fill Up the Tank
Gasoline prices this Labor Day are set to be the lowest since 2004 according to GasBuddy, the travel and navigation app used by more North American drivers to save money on gas. The company predicts a national average of $2.19 per gallon, down nearly 37 cents from last year and the lowest priced Labor Day since 2004’s $1.82 per gallon average.
SMH, County, City reaches interlocal agreement; to provide venue for Senior Citizens
Stephens Memorial Hospital District, Stephens County, and the City of Breckenridge have entered an interlocal agreement, and SMH will provide a venue for senior citizens.
