Texas legislature introduces property tax reform
The 86th Texas Legislature has filed bills in both the Texas House and Senate that will begin to reform the state’s property tax system, according to numerous press releases from
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BPD Arrests
Jan. 29 • A 30-year-old man was arrested on two municipal court warrants. One for open container, with a fine of $539.63. The other, driving while license was suspended under
Breck Bullets
Wednesday, Feb. 6 • The Breckenridge American is accepting entries for “Valentine Cuties,” with the deadline being the specified date. This spread is specifically for children under the age of
Edith Walker
BRECKENRIDGE — Edith Walker, 85, of Breckenridge, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1 at the Elliott Street Church of Christ
District Hoop Shoot winner honored by Elks Lodge
Aaden Mendez from Breckenridge has advanced to the state competition in the Elks Hoop Shoot Contest after coming in first place in the district competition in January. The state championship
New radio station launched
A new radio station is opening its airwaves to the city of Breckenridge, as well as the surrounding area. KCKB-FM 104.1 launched Friday, Feb. 1 and will provide Christian, positive
Lance Kitchens to be inducted into Big Country Hall of Fame
Lance Kitchens, the “Voice of the Buckaroos” for 38 years now, will be inducted into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame as one of 11 inductees in this year’s
County leaves on burn ban, discusses other business
The Stephens County Commissioners Court met Thursday morning due to the rescheduling of their normal Monday meeting. In the meeting, they upheld the burn ban, passed a number of surety
New radio station, 104.1 launches
A new radio station is opening its airwaves to the city of Breckenridge, as well as the surrounding area. KCKB-FM 104.1 launched Friday, Feb. 1 and will provide Christian, positive music, as well as sports, according to a press release.
Tim Walker, the creator of the setup, licensed the station in Moran. The station will serve Breckenridge, Cisco, Albany and Eastland, as well as other surrounding counties.
To read the full story, check out the Feb. 6 edition of the Breckenridge American.
United Fund hits 86 percent
The Breckenridge United Fund continues to march towards their goal of $17,000. As of Friday, Jan. 19, the United Fund board announced they have raised $14,748, which is 86 percent of their goal.
Since the last update of the Jan. 16 edition of the Breckenridge American, the following individuals have been added to the donor list and include A.R. Jr. and Pat Knight, City employees, Stacy Harrison, Andy McQuistion and Jay Walker.
