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“For Auld Lang Syne”
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne?” It’s not a Christmas Carol, but this Scottish song
Senior Center Menus
Wednesday, Jan. 2 - Sausage with cabbage, blackeyed peas, corn bread and dessert. Friday, Jan. 4 - Chopped BBQ on a bun, fries, baked beans and dessert. Monday, Jan. 7
BPD Arrests
Monday, Dec. 17 Robert Lee Young, 37, was arrested by Officer Kirby Brown on a Denton County warrant for sexual abuse of a child (continuous) victim under 14 and a
Commissioners’ Court meets for last time in 2018, discuss burn ban, 2019
The Stephens County Commissioners Court met Wednesday for the last time in 2018, and took action on a variety of items to prepare for the next year. This included setting
Gov. Abbott pardons six Texans before Christmas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott kept with Christmas tradition last week and granted full pardons to six Texans who had been convicted of crimes deemed minor. The six who were pardoned
Voters pass BISD tax swap
Breckenridge Independent School District’s tax ratification election passed Saturday, Aug. 25 by a vote of 292 to 80. This vote will rearrange taxes imposed by the district to help it qualify for more money from the state, while not changing residents’ tax bills.
“I’m very happy,” BISD Superintendent Tim Seymore said. “I’m happy the people of Stephens County voted to support the schools, students and staff of BISD.”
Gov. Abbott pardons six people days before Christmas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott kept with Christmas tradition last week and granted full pardons to six Texans who had been convicted of crimes deemed minor.
The six who were pardoned were:
County Commissioners meet for last time in 2018, approve surety bonds, 2019 dates
The Stephens County Commissioners Court met Wednesday for the last time in 2018, and took action on a variety of items to prepare for the next year. This included setting the holiday schedule and approving several surety bonds for a few of the commissioners.
United Fund update
The United Fund of Breckenridge continues their fundraiser campaign to support local organizations that include Meals-on-Wheels, All His Children, Swenson Memorial Museum, Breckenridge Library, Friends of Historic Breckenridge, Breckenridge Fine
