SCLEC Detention officer, inmate test positive for COVID-19
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the positive testing of a detention officer and inmate at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center on Friday, July 31.
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2020 State Fair of Texas canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
DALLAS – After extensive consideration of the current landscape related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of all fairgoers, staff, business partners, and overall community, the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has voted to cancel the 2020 State Fair of Texas.
County Judge updates community on testing process/data
Stephens County Judge Michael Roach provided citizens with updated knowledge on the testing process for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gasoline prices remain in neutral
Texas gas prices have fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.87/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 1.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 60.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Stephens County unemployment hit 470 claims filed
Unemployment claims filed in Stephens County has hit 470 after a review of the Texas Workforce Commission.
BISD reaches agreement with Tarleton State for Distinguished High School partnership
Breckenridge Independent School District announced a memorandum of understanding with Tarleton State regarding the automatic acceptance of students graduating within the top 25% of their respective classes from BISD.
Fuel prices remain unchanged
Texas gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $1.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 6.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 60.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Stephens County accepts a grant administered by TxDOT; takes no action on grant writers
Stephens County accepted a grant from the county’s transportation infrastructure grant program administered by the Texas Department of Transportation for the amount of $1,091,575.
Stephens County elects Fambro County Commissioner
Stephens County voters elected a new county commissioner and received the outcome of various other races. Texas residents elected the candidates for Texas House District 60 and Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate and Texas Railroad Commission during the July primary election.
Stephens County sees spike of COVID-19 cases; releases demographic of total cases
Stephens Memorial Hospital officials confirmed seven new positive/ active cases of the COVID-19 virus within the community. While eight cases of the virus have recovered, as of Monday, July 13, the total number of positive cases has moved to 15.
