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Courtesy of the city of Breckenridge

Boil water notice for multiple parts of Breckenridge

A boil water notice was put in place Monday, Jan. 14 for West Walker South and from South rose to South Douglas, as well as South Cutting Cottage Power Parish Valley Aberdean, according to a release from the city.

Due to a water line break from construction, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the system to notify all customers within the specified block to boil their water for at least two minutes prior to consumption, according to the release.

Courtesy of the city of Breckenridge

Boil Water Notice for 600-700 Blocks of W Elm

A boil water notice was put in place for the 600 through 700 blocks of West Elm Street, effective Jan. 13, according to a release from the city.

Due to a water line break from construction, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the system to notify all customers within the specified block to boil their water for at least two minutes prior to consumption, according to the release.

The area this week

Gas Gas this week fell 2.3 cents in the past week, bringing the average gallon of gas to $1.95 in Texas, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey. This compares with the

Senior Center Menus

Wednesday, Jan. 9 - Chicken and dumplins, fried okra and dessert. Friday, Jan. 11 - Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, butter beans, rolls and dessert. Monday, Jan. 14 - Goulash, corn,

Sheriff’s Weekly Summary

• Calls for Service = 33 • Inmates Currently Housed = 25 • Civil Papers Served = 4 Calls for service include but are not limited to: 911 calls, non-emergency

Breck Bullets

Thursday - Saturday, Jan. 10-12 The Stephens County Jr. Livestock Show will be held at the Stephens County Agriculture Center and Barn located at W. Highway 180. For more information,

BPD Arrests

Monday, Dec. 31 Joshua Keith Willenborg, 42 was arrested by Officer Kirby Brown on warrants from Ellis County, Texas for a failure to appear on possession of marijuana under two

County Judge Michael Roach discusses budgeting with other county commissioners. BA photo by James Norman

Stephens County Commissioners' Court meets for first time in 2019

The Stephens County Commissioners’ Court met for the first time this year in a lengthy meeting that aimed to take care of business and procedures that will impact the year. Some of this business included a presentation from a healthcare company that helps the county with inmate healthcare, a discussion of burn bans, as well as budgeting discussions.

County Judge Michael Roach led the meeting, in his first one as the new county judge. Commissioner Mark McCullough for precinct two and Eric O’Dell for precinct four also were part of the meeting for the first time.

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