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City approves second reading of building, trash fees ordinance
The Breckenridge City Commission recently approved the second reading of an ordinance that updates the fee schedule for both trash and buildings. The approved changes account for new solid waste rates to incorporate the recently approved Republic Services contract pricing.
Record amount raised from Run for the Children for Dr. Goodall’s House
The Run for the Children board closed out 20 years of the event in a big way by presenting $21,500 to Virginia's House, the highest amount raised since the event started in Graham.
Run for the Children is a 10K, 5K and 1K Fun Run fundraiser which was held Saturday, April 26 on the Graham downtown square. Sponsor donations, an online auction and registrations for the run were combined for the fundraising donation.
City pushing forward on long-standing infrastructure challenges
As Breckenridge grapples with long-standing water and sewer infrastructure issues, city leaders say construction may not be visible yet, but years of behind-the-scenes planning are beginning to bear fruit.
A key focus at the July 1 city commission meeting was the status of the city’s aging utility systems.
City Manager Cynthia Northrop and Engineer Sage Diller updated commissioners on several projects set to break ground in the coming months, backed by a mix of loans and grants from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).
City welcomes new animal control officer
As they continue to make improvements to their animal control operations, the city of Breckenridge recently brought on a new animal control operations officer.
The new hire comes a few months after the city introduced Steve Jennings as the new Animal Control Operations Director.
Breckenridge Police Chief Blake Johnson introduced Stephen Sharp as the newest animal control officer at the city commission meeting Tuesday, July 1.
Burns resigns as public works director two months into role
The city of Breckenridge is again searching for a new public works director, just two months after hiring Kegan Burns. That’s because shortly after noon Thursday, June 26, Burns submitted his letter of resignation.
Hired as public works director in late April, Burns noted that “there are too many violations coming down the pipeline and too many illegal environmental operations going on that will take too much time to resolve.”
Bufkin appointed, sworn in as Stephens County fire marshal
Malcolm Bufkin was officially appointed as the Stephens County Fire Marshal last week by the Stephens County Commissioners Court.
9th annual 4th of July Salute in the Salt Flats this Friday
An event that will help raise money for local volunteer fire departments is returning for the 4th of July this weekend.
City receives community feedback on splashpad, park projects
The City of Breckenridge recently conducted a public survey on its parks and its second attempt towards obtaining a roved by TPWD last year, they went back out for it this year, which is a 50/50 matching grant of up to $750,000.
Area entities discuss county emergency preparedness
The best thing that anyone can do when it comes to severe weather and other emergencies is to hope for the best, but always be prepared for the worst. As they collaborate on the best ways to communicate during emergencies, the Stephens County Commissioners Court met with several local entities last week in the District Courtroom of the Stephens County Courthouse.
