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On behalf of the Breckenridge Elks #1480, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to Sonic, United, Wal-Mart and Chicken Express for their donations to help us make our
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National Weather Service to offer free weather training class
The National Weather Service will be offering a free severe weather training session at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, according to a
Area this week includes state, county news, gas, weather
Staff Report Gas Gas prices this week rose 1.7 cents per gallon in Texas, bringing the average cost to $1.94 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. Nationally, gas prices went up
Perry introduces flood plan to Texas Legislature
Texas Sen. Charles Perry filed three bills Tuesday, Jan. 22, to begin the first steps in creating a statewide flood plan, which will allow a path to fund flood mitigation
Sun Spots
Tuesday, Feb. 11 5:30 p.m. - The Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting located at the chamber at 362 N.FM 2353 on the
BPD Arrests
All persons mentioned in this report are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jan. 21, 2019 • Eithan Max Collins, 18, was arrested on a Stephens County
Breck Bullets
Thursday, Jan. 31 • This is the last day for taxpayers of Stephens County to pay their 2018 property taxes without penalty and interest. The tax office will be open
Stephens County reaches two plea deals last week
The 90th Judicial District Court in the Stephens County Courthouse had two plea deals last week, with both pleading guilty. One received 40 years in prison on four felony charges,
Rev. Channer to retire after 36 years
After nearly 37 years at First Presbyterian Church in Breckenridge, Rev. Andrew Channer is retiring to Abilene. A longtime resident of the city, as well as a busy member in
Award banquet honors SCJLS winners, participants with checks, buckles
The Ag Barn in Breckenridge hosted the Stephens County Junior Livestock Show and Sale Awards Banquet Thursday, Jan. 24. The event featured food for attendees, and announced the winners from
