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County and city officials of the community are preparing for a major economic decrease in the oil and gas revenue received yearly. The news comes as oil prices plunged more than 80 percent on Monday, April 20 falling to below zero dollars per barrel and has continued to fluctuate.

The severity of the situation cannot be underestimated. U.S. Representative Mike Conaway of Texas’s 11th congressional district recently released a statement on oil prices.

Stephens County emergency management provided an update to local churches on Wednesday, April 22, and decided early May and Mother’s Day as targeted dates to reopen churches in the community.

Religious institutions around Stephens County will be able to resume in-church services on Sunday, May 3. The news was announced during a conference call with multiple clergy members of various Stephens County churches within the community and follows Governor Greg Abbot’s efforts to strategically reopen Texas.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a program that will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Donald J. Trump has directed USDA to craft a $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to our farmers and ranchers. The plan will also maintain the integrity of the food supply chain, and ensure every American continues to receive and have access to the food they need.

The 79-year-old man involved in the Saturday, April 25 car wreck has been identified as Khay Khvan, of Breckenridge.

According to a press release by the Breckenridge Police Department, at approximately 9:49 a.m. on Saturday morning, BPD received a 9-1-1 call and a radio transmission from a fireman with the Breckenridge Fire Department.

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Citizens looking for assistance with security deposits, lease payments, and utility bills can receive support from the state of Texas. On Friday, April 24, Governor Greg Abbott announced the state has as much as $11.3 million to help renters with bills as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Stephens County community leaders provided an update on the city/county after Governor Greg Abbott’s press conference explaining his executive order on Friday, April 17.

Stephens County will receive up to $30,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in airport aid sent to Texas airports in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The grant was announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao on Tuesday, April 14 and is part of an $800 million airport relief package from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant program.

Citizens looking for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to receive help from the BreckenridgeCare program.

The program is managed by Jay and Kathy Marcom and is designed to assist Stephens County residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will assist elderly members of the community get needed groceries, assist with lawn maintenance and provide free masks to any individual in need.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed three executive orders on Friday, April 17 to establish the “Strike Force to Open Texas,” a team of nationally recognized medical experts, private and public leaders who will advise the governor on safely and strategically reopening the state of Texas.

The news comes as the Texas government will attempt to restart the economy and loosen restrictions in phases.

Stephens County Judge Michael Roach has held conversations with District 11 Republican candidate, August Pfluger, on the necessary steps for the district in addressing issues with the oil and gas industry.

The conversations come as oil-producing nations decided on Sunday, April 12 to the largest production cut ever. The effort was a coordinated effort by the Mexico, Russian, Saudi Arabian and United States government to stabilize oil prices and the global financial market.