Last day to register to vote upcoming
With the November General Election upcoming, Stephens County has released dates for the last day to register to vote and dates for the start of early voting.
News
SC unemployment still rising
Unemployment claims filed in Stephens County has hit 573 after a review of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Breckenridge economy, surrounding towns doing well overall
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $908.7 million in local sales tax allocations for August, 3.6 percent more than in August 2019. These allocations are based on sales made in June by businesses that report tax monthly and on sales made in April, May and June by quarterly filers.
City to receive assistance from firm in locating new city manager; sets proposed property tax rate
The Breckenridge City Commissioners approved an agenda item to allow Strategic Government Resources to assist in locating a new city manager. The decision came during the special Monday, August 17 meeting, inside the Breckenridge City Offices Chamber.
BFD receives new fire trucks
After accepting a grant from the United States Department of Agricultural, Stephens County has received two new F-450 fire trucks awarded to the Breckenridge Fire Department.
Pfluger visit Stephens County for meet and greet
August Pfluger, a Republican nominee, hosted a meet and greet for all citizens of Stephens County on Saturday, August 29. Pfluger is the running for Texas’ 11th Congressional District for the United States House of Representatives.
Incoming State Representative visits County Commissioners
Incoming District 60 state representative Glenn Rogers was an attendee at the recent Stephens County commissioners meeting during the regularly scheduled Monday, August 17 meeting inside the Stephens County Courthouse.
BISD announces first positive COVID-19 case
The Breckenridge Independent School District announced a Breckenridge High School student has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The announcement came as a notification from Breckenridge Superintendent Bryan Allen on Thursday, August 27.
Tina Franqui
Tina Franqui, age 39 of Brownwood, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, September 5th at First Baptist Church in Cisco with Joe Jarvis officiating. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
What parents, students are saying about remote learning
As a new school begins, not all students have returned to campus for a fresh year. Some Breckenridge parents/guardians were tasked with a major decision of sending their children back to school or allowing their children to participate in vremote learning.
