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Today, Oct. 9, is the last day to register to vote in the state of Texas. If you are not registered by today, you will not be able to vote in the midterm election next month.

You can register to vote by-mail or in person at a local election office. In Stephens County, this is at the County Courthouse at 200 West Walker, Breckenridge, Texas, 76424. The courthouse is open until 5 p.m.

In order to successfully register, you must show photo identification. This is also something you will need at the ballot next month.

The Picketville Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas met Sept. 10 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

The ladies visited over muffins and coffee and then had a program presented by Donna Irby, which was information about the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Cradle in Galveston. Brochures were handed out for the program.

Fort Griffin, north of Albany, hosts an annual "Fort Griffin Living History Days," and this year it is Friday through Saturday, Oct. 12-13, with a dance scheduled for Friday night, from 7 to 8 p.m., with live music from "Time Was."

The Woman's Forum kicked off the new year with a program presented by Sheriff Will Holt, who led a discussion about self defense.

"In today's climate it is important to be more aware of our surroundings," Holt said. "Check where the exits are for this Forum building, your churches, schools or other meeting places. Be aware of your surroundings."

Here is what is happening this week:

City commissioners to meet

The Breckenridge City Commissioners will meet for their normal meeting at 5:30 p.m. The agenda looks to be short, with four items on the consent agenda and a couple resolutions up for individual consideration. One item of note is a resolution that will allow for the city manager to apply for a Criminal Justice Division Grant.

Block clean-up